*VIDEO* - Return to Hallowed Ground - Part 1

[Valley Ranger]

As Hurricane Sandy was approaching Virginia, I returned to a battlefield on private property here in Virginia where one of my Confederate ancestors was wounded. Here's part one of that adventure . . .

 

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[VOL1266-X]

Another very enjoyable video Richard. You had a great hunt. There is nothing like hunting relics in the footprints of your ancestors. The last 2 Tenn. Trio posts and videos were from a CSA camp where two of my great, great uncles camped and I have been fortunate to walk the same road that my great grandfather walked with the 8th TN. Infantry on the way to Chattanooga. Since American history is barely taught in schools today, school children would benefit from hearing the last segment of the video relating to fighting for a cause they believed in. I was disappointed that the girls didn't sing on this one. I believe you are getting quite proficient in digging relics my friend. HH, Quindy.

 

[Valley Ranger]

Another very enjoyable video Richard. You had a great hunt. There is nothing like hunting relics in the footprints of your ancestors. The last 2 Tenn. Trio posts and videos were from a CSA camp where two of my great, great uncles camped and I have been fortunate to walk the same road that my great grandfather walked with the 8th TN. Infantry on the way to Chattanooga. Since American history is barely taught in schools today, school children would benefit from hearing the last segment of the video relating to fighting for a cause they believed in. I was disappointed that the girls didn't sing on this one. I believe you are getting quite proficient in digging relics my friend. HH, Quindy.

Hey Quindy - thanks. Yes, it is really a spiritual experience to hunt that ground and know that my great-great grandfather fought and was wounded there. An honor and rare privilege. The girls will be on part 2.

 

[Metal Magnet]

love the vids. amazing that you can hunt that land with the family connection. just awesome.

 

[Valley Ranger]

love the vids. amazing that you can hunt that land with the family connection. just awesome.

You're right, it really is. I likely walked over the exact same ground where he was wounded. At the very least, I was within 50 yards.