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The Stonewall Jackson House at 8 East Washington Street in Lexington, Virginia is the only home that the famous Confederate General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson ever owned. Jackson and his wife, Mary Anna Morrison, lived in the house while he taught at the Virginia Military Institute before the Civil War. The house is owned and operated by the Stonewall Jackson Foundation. See the Hours and Location page for visitor information and plan a visit today! |
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The Liberty Hall Volunteers
…were formed at the outbreak of the Civil War, by a group of students at Washington College (now Washington and Lee University). They were assigned to the Fourth Virginia Infantry Regiment in the "Stonewall Brigade". When, in November 1861, Stonewall Jackson was promoted to major general and given command in the Shenandoah Valley, he detailed the company to act as headquarters guard. Proceeds from the sale of this book directly benefit the Stonewall Jackson House through the generosity of the author's son, Bill Bean. $19.95 plus shipping & handling To order, please call 540-463-2552 |
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| Summer Science … at the Stonewall Jackson House Before he became famous as a Confederate General during the Civil War, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was a professor at the Virginia Military Institute. There, he taught Natural and Experimental Philosophy to cadets. Many of the topics that Jackson taught his students would be part of a physics class today. Join us at the Stonewall Jackson House as we dig deeper into these topics, participating in hands-on experiments and activities to learn more about light, sound, mechanics, astronomy, and gardening! Space is limited and registration is first come, first served. Confirmation will be sent as soon as payment and registration are received. All payments are non-refundable. Please be on time as activities will start promptly. Questions? Call Heidi at (540) 463-2552 or eMail curator@stonewalljackson.org |
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