Battle of Cedar Creek

Digginman

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Pepper2004

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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.

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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
 

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garyf

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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.
 

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

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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.

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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
 

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Here's some of the camp:
 

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RuffandTuff

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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.
 

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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!
 

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

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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
 

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