Battle of Cedar Creek

Digginman

Silver Member
Joined
Mar 12, 2005
Messages
2,567
Reaction score
43
Golden Thread
0
Location
Stephens City, Virginia
Detector(s) used
Treasure Ace250 Tesoro Cibola

Attachments

  • ammo box.webp
    ammo box.webp
    29.7 KB · Views: 556
  • at rest.webp
    at rest.webp
    22.7 KB · Views: 517
  • cannons.webp
    cannons.webp
    32.2 KB · Views: 518
  • cannons in camp.webp
    cannons in camp.webp
    61.2 KB · Views: 533
  • charge.webp
    charge.webp
    37.3 KB · Views: 505
  • confederate.webp
    confederate.webp
    35.5 KB · Views: 528
  • drummer boys.webp
    drummer boys.webp
    31.5 KB · Views: 512
  • fire!!!!.webp
    fire!!!!.webp
    26.6 KB · Views: 504
  • heater house.webp
    heater house.webp
    42.9 KB · Views: 493
  • horses.webp
    horses.webp
    53 KB · Views: 488
  • musicians.webp
    musicians.webp
    31.3 KB · Views: 496
Upvote 0
More:
 

Attachments

  • smoke.webp
    smoke.webp
    38.7 KB · Views: 490
  • stack.webp
    stack.webp
    45.3 KB · Views: 495
I love to attend these ...great photos...you did a fantastic job! Any more?
 

Thanks for sharing these Digginman! I've only been to one civil war reenactment and it was so really I felt like I was actually there.

Pepper
 

Gypsyheart said:
I love to attend these ...great photos...you did a fantastic job! Any more?

I have lots more, Gypsy. I'm still sorting them out. This was one of the best reenactments I have been to. I can't detect or dig on the property, but I have permission to hunt for ghosts on it. I'm looking forward to it.

DM
 

Attachments

  • conferate stronghold.webp
    conferate stronghold.webp
    47.7 KB · Views: 457
  • crowd.webp
    crowd.webp
    37.2 KB · Views: 459
  • firing back.webp
    firing back.webp
    33.8 KB · Views: 452
  • rebel advance.webp
    rebel advance.webp
    40.4 KB · Views: 447
  • rebels continue firing.webp
    rebels continue firing.webp
    38.1 KB · Views: 433
  • rebels take the field.webp
    rebels take the field.webp
    51.4 KB · Views: 435
  • the aftermath.webp
    the aftermath.webp
    50.6 KB · Views: 427
  • union fights back.webp
    union fights back.webp
    41.5 KB · Views: 432
  • union retake the field.webp
    union retake the field.webp
    32.3 KB · Views: 421
  • union retreat.webp
    union retreat.webp
    34.9 KB · Views: 444
  • cemetary.webp
    cemetary.webp
    41.8 KB · Views: 453
  • cannon smokering.webp
    cannon smokering.webp
    26.3 KB · Views: 460
The Cedar Creek battlefield is great. I've visited it twice but have never been to the re-enactment. My great-great grandfather visited it once (in 1864) as a member of the 138th Pa Volunteer Infantry. Great photos DM.
 

Digginman, you did a great job! How many different sites do you have access to? Also, what counties in Virginia? Thanks, RuffandTuff.
 

RuffandTuff said:
Digginman, you did a great job! How many different sites do you have access to? Also, what counties in Virginia? Thanks, RuffandTuff.

Hey R&T,

I live in Frederick County, near Winchester. I live near the Cedar Creek and Kernstown Battlefields. Alot happened in my area during the war. Winchester changed sides over 70 times. I am very near Warren and Shenandoah Counties. I work in Sterling and drive thru most of Loundoun County everyday.

DM
 

Very cool Digginman,,,
I'm sure that is a site to see...
The men who fought in that war had to have been some brave souls. There is no way I would simply stand in the middle of a field while people were shooting at me,,, I'd be gone... ;D
 

Here's some of the camp:
 

Attachments

  • camp 7.webp
    camp 7.webp
    41.2 KB · Views: 348
  • camp 9.webp
    camp 9.webp
    32.8 KB · Views: 342
  • camp 10.webp
    camp 10.webp
    27.9 KB · Views: 355
  • camp 11.webp
    camp 11.webp
    39.2 KB · Views: 349
  • camp 6.webp
    camp 6.webp
    34.7 KB · Views: 367
  • camp 5.webp
    camp 5.webp
    36.6 KB · Views: 369
  • camp 4.webp
    camp 4.webp
    62.1 KB · Views: 359
  • camp 3.webp
    camp 3.webp
    29.1 KB · Views: 366
  • camp 2.webp
    camp 2.webp
    48.4 KB · Views: 365
  • camp 1.webp
    camp 1.webp
    32.7 KB · Views: 366
  • camp 13.webp
    camp 13.webp
    53.1 KB · Views: 350
Great photos,have many in Tenn.Have yet to attend.
 

Mr. Digginman, the photo resolution is great!. I understand that more troops passed thru Culpeper than any other county. I have access to some property in Culpeper. Recently, I sent my new Explorer SE (relic) and GPX-4000 (gold) back to the dealer that I bought from. I had the detectors for several months and were not used. I traded my GP-3000 in for the GPX-4000. Also, I had several PI coils, some were never used. Of course I took a hit of several thousands of dollars after I discovered that I was not a "Rocket Scientist" I was willing to pay for instruction on the Minelabs, but did not work out locally. I did not have the time to go out West for the necessary training. I'm in the process of getting a Fisher and Garrett detectors. Maybe some Whites later. It would be nice if there were "workshops" near Fairfax Virginia. I have access to some gold property and other CW property. If you or some other individuals want to "trade" hunting on sites, I would consider it. Just send me a PM. Keep up the good work. Thanks, RuffandTuff.
 

i must have missed this post before. very cool pictures! it really gives you a glimpse of what life during the war might have been like, although a lot cleaner and more comfy no doubt! imagine if you were allowed to hunt the battle field what might turn up! at any rate, this is a very cool post. im glad someone bumped it to the top!
 

Digginman! That looks like so much fun!!!! :D
I'll have to find one in my area......
Thanks for posting your pics. ;D
 

Hello DM, Great Pics, I know the fields well. I'm right up the road in Winchester. We'll have to get together sometime to dig.

I'll be participating in a big hunt at Brandy Station soon - Diggin' In VA. I think some guys from this forum know about it.

Rocky
 

Top Member Reactions

Users who are viewing this thread

Back
Top Bottom