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HLOM Guest Speaker Series: Michael Block, “Only One Shot, Then a Terrible Silence”
Thursday, November 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
On November 7th at 7 pm, come to the next edition of the Guest Speakers Series and hear Public Historian Michael Block’s presentation, “Only One Shout, Then a Terrible Silence!”
The fighting along the Rappahannock on November 7, 1863, is lost in the general history of the Civil War. In the annuals of the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia, the fighting usually receives a passing reference.
The aggressive nature of Meade’s twin attacks, the timing of the assault, and the weather conspired to take Lee by surprise, costing him the bulk of three brigades in the course of a few hours. But how Lee was able to escape further disaster?
The battles of Rappahannock Station and Kelly’s Ford resulted in lost opportunities for both armies.
Admission is $5 for non-members and $3 for members, please get in contact with the museum if you would like to attend either at (585) 343 – 4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com
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