Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson – Historical Heroes Blog

Confederate Flag at Lee-Jackson Park

Check out a cool photo, via the Virginia Flaggers, of Lee-Jackson Park, including the mega Confederate flag and beautiful statues. According to this post, a donor has pledged to sponsor this flag, paying for a new one every time it needs to be changed out.

Happy birthday, Stonewall Jackson!

Check out an assortment of posts wishing the awesome General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson a happy birthday:

From the Virginia Division SCV

From the Turner Ashby Camp 1567

From Monuments Across Dixie News and Travel (post 1)

From Monuments Across Dixie News and Travel (post 2)

From The Confederate Veteran

From Monuments Across Dixie:

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New photos from the Lee-Jackson Memorial Service

Check out the photos from Judy Smith Photography below:

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Happy Lee-Jackson Day!

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Photos and videos from day 2 of Lee-Jackson weekend

Here are some photos and videos from day 2 of Lee-Jackson Day weekend!

From the Virginia Flaggers:

Ceremony at Stonewall Jackson’s grave site

New memorial brick pavers being installed at Lee-Jackson Park

From the Stonewall Brigade:

Ceremony at Stonewall Jackson’s grave site and beginning of parade

Video of Lee-Jackson Day parade

Speech by Dr. Jeffrey Addicott re: Duty and Divine Providence: The Lee and Jackson Legacy

From the Tarheel Flaggers:

Photos from Stonewall Jackson’s grave and parade

From the Virginia Division UDC:

Virginia Strong at Lee-Jackson Day in Lexington

From Dixie Forever:

Video of Lee-Jackson Day parade

From Judy Smith Photography:

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Photos and videos from the first day of Lee-Jackson weekend

The celebration of Lee-Jackson Day has begun, and here are a few cool posts showing today’s events:

Stonewall Jackson ready for candlelight memorial service (via Virginia Flaggers)

Video of candlelight memorial service at Stonewall Jackson’s grave (via Virginia Flaggers)

Videos from the Lee-Jackson Day symposium: the relationship between generals Jackson and Stuart, Jackson’s Valley campaign, and the Doctrine of Divine Providence (via the Stonewall Brigade)

Ladies of the Mary Anna Jackson chapter at the Lee-Jackson Day symposium (via the Stonewall Brigade)

Various photos and videos from Judy Smith Photography:

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Flagging at Washington & Lee University

Flagging graves of brave soldiers (via A.P. Hill Legacy Foundation)

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Beautiful video of Stonewall Jackson with snow falling

View it here, via Monuments Across Dixie.

New Year’s Day work at Lee-Jackson Park

Members of the Stonewall Brigade SCV spent New Year’s Day working at Lee-Jackson Park in preparation for Lee-Jackson Day weekend. See the photos here.