Almost 150 years after Jefferson Davis was imprisoned at Fort Monroe, devoted supporters of Confederate history are speaking out to ensure his stay is remembered and preserved.
Davis, president of the Confederacy, was held for two years at the base after he was captured in... [Read More]
Forbes moves to expand battlefield boundaries
By F.m. Wiggins (Staff Writer)
Published: November 6, 2009
PETERSBURG - Congressman J. Randy Forbes, R-Va., testified before Congress in support of the Petersburg National Battlefield Boundry Modification Act. The bill introduced by Forbes earlier this year would modify the boundaries of the current battlefield to... [Read More]