June 26-29, 2014
150th Anniversary Battle of Monocacy/Frederick Junction
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These photos are only some in which the General Staff living history group has had the honor to particpate. Our goal is to raise enough funds so we can continue to replace worn and no longer visible land markers as well as head stones in local cemeteries where the fallen soldiers have been laid to rest, some whom are in a mass grave and their names never known. We thank you in advance for your support in allowig us to keep history alive for future generations to come, and we are pleased for you to be apart of the 150th Anniversary Battle Monocacy/Frederick Junction.
General James L. Kemper portrayed by Joe Shelton, founder of the General's Staff, as well as coordinator for the 150th Anniversary Battle Monocacy event.
Located in Frederick, MD. This local cemetery is the final resting place to many soldiers, both Union and Confederate that are buried among the grounds. The General's Staff raised enough funds to replace numerous head stones and to place a marker for children of the Civil War which lays beneath a battle flag.
This marker was placed to tell the history of the Confederate soldiers who perished on the battle field of the Monocacy. A total of 408 unknown soldiers are buried among the line that sets besides a fence. The battle that was fought July 9, 1864.
Hundreds of head stones line the fence of Mt. Olivet Cemetery. As you can see, the original markers are laid in front, some broken, some can not be read. Behind are new head stones that the General's Staff was able to replace for all to see and remember those who fought for what they believed.