"Relics of Cool Spring" are on display this month at Shenandoah University's new campus at Cool Spring. These items were collected by Brother James Sommers of Holy Cross Abbey. After his death the collection was donated to the Clarke County Historical Association. |
Knapsack parts, Chain from brass horse bit,
Heel plates, Buckles
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The university's recently acquired land was formerly a golf course, mostly in flood plain along the Shenandoah River. New Civil War Trails Markers are now in place to tell the story of the Battle of Cool Spring, which took place 150 years ago after Confederate forces under Jubal Early attacked Fort Stevens and retreated back to the Shenandoah Valley.
See also: 2008 Post on Visit to Holy Cross Abbey
I am glad the relics were donated and are on display! Have a happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteGreat that the artifacts are now on display!
ReplyDeleteI just love looking at artifacts!
ReplyDeleteA worthy legacy of Brother James.
ReplyDeleteInteresting relics for the display there. Hope you have a nice week ahead.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post! I enjoy relics.
ReplyDeleteThis is another site I would love to visit. It's wonderful that this battlefield is being preserved.
ReplyDeleteAlways so good to learn about our history, and the artifact collection is awesome!
ReplyDeleteBeen away for two weeks, just now beginning to post my trip!