Area history events

Contributed Reports
Published: November 15, 2008

Brandy Station Foundation publishes book
The Brandy Station Foundation announces the publication of “From a True Soldier and Son: The Civil War Letters of William C.H. Reeder.” Thirteen of young William’s letters to his parents in Indiana were datelined either Encamped near Culpeper or Brandy Station. He wrote that he was close to the railroad “where we can see the iron horse as he goes snorting by.” Besides describing daily life in winter camp, William’s letters give a first-hand account of the Mine Run Campaign, fought near here. Three years of William’s letters—plus commentary, maps, and illustrations—have been compiled by Carolyn and Jack Reeder, a professional writer/retired editor team as well as William’s descendants. The book may be ordered from or purchased at the Museum of Culpeper History, 803 S. Main St. in Culpeper. (7 x 10” paperback, 236 pages; 6 maps; 67 illustrations. $17.95)

Join the United Daughters of the Confederacy
Do you have an ancestor who fought in the War Between the States? If so, would you like to join the United Daughters of the Confederacy? The United Daughters of the Confederacy is a heritage organization which was founded at Nashville, Tenn. in 1894.  If you are interested in membership or desire information about the UDC, please call the Chapter Registrar at: 547-3495 or send an e-mail to .

Dates to remember
Dec. 6 — Graffiti House Christmas Party