The Skirmish at Wolcott Mill
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Original Sketch of the Shepherd's Town Battlefield circa 1862
author unknown
October 17th through the 19th 2008
Sponsored by
Multi - Lakes Association for Civil War Studies
(The 4th Texas Company E, & the Citizen's for Independence)
&
Wolcott Mill Metro Park
Please visit the photos page to view pictures of the 2007 event
The 4th Michigan Infantry at Miners Hill, Va. October 1861
2008
Antietam, the Army of the Potomac victorious at last. Lincoln implores McClellan to pursue Lee. The 5th Corps unscathed by Antietam is ordered to pursue Lee. Shepherd's Town a sleepy town with a nearby ford. Once again the forces of the East will meet.
Join us on the weekend of October 17th through the 19th 2008 to answer these questions.
5th Corps Troops crossing the Potomac at Boteler's Ford circa 1862
by unknown artist
2008 Event Information
"The Skirmish at the Mill" is featuring the actions in and around Shepherd's Town, Va. ( Today it is Shepherdstown, Wv. ) These actions were conducted immediately after the devastation of the Battle of Antietam. The units we are recreating are: The "4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry" & A. P. Hill's "Light Division", Both of these units were actively involved in the actions in and around Shepherd's Town.
For registration\event information: civilian, sutler, military, schedule of events, and directions please click the links below.
