"...there burst upon our view the appalling spectacle of a panic-stricken army..." The William Dinges Farm (Rienzi Knoll) at Cedar Creek Known variously as the William H. Dinges Farm, Ripple Farm or Rienzi Knoll, this historic property witnessed one of the most dramatic episodes of the Battle of Cedar Creek (October 19, 1864); the arrival ... Read more
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, Belle Grove Plantation, and the Town of Middletown will host the 155th Anniversary of the Battle of Cedar Creek programs from Friday, October 18 – Sunday, October 20. Friday, October 18 Battle of Cedar Creek in a Box Friday, October 18, 11:30 a.m. Location - Front Lawn ... Read more
Tommy, Charlie, and the Kidd: General Wesley Merritt’s Cavalry at Cedar Creek By 1864, the Union cavalry was superior to the Confederate cavalry for several reasons: better horses, more firepower, and aggressive, enthusiastic leadership. Cavalry division commander Gen. Wesley Merritt and his three brigade commanders were well-trained, experienced leaders who expected to win every combat ... Read more