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Mosby Heritage Area

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:03:43 +0000

The Mosby Heritage Area is located about one hour west of Washington, D.C., bound by the Bull Run Mountains to the east, the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, the Potomac River to the north and the Rappahannock River to the south.

The area is named for the famed Confederate Cavalry officer John S. Mosby whose rangers fought throughout the region during the Civil War. The Mosby Heritage Area encompasses the counties of Loudoun, Fauquier, Clarke, Warren and part of Prince William, some 1,800 square miles. During the Civil War it was known as Mosby’s Confederacy.

http://www.mosbyheritagearea.org/

Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park

admin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:01:49 +0000

The Ball’s Bluff preserves the site of the Battle of Ball’s Bluff, Loudoun County’s largest Civil War engagement. The battle was a result of a faulty report and bad judgement. The park has hiking trails and interpretive signs to explore the area and its history. At the center of the park lies the Ball’s Bluff National Cemetery.

Directions: To reach Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park, take Route 7 west toward Leesburg, then Route 15 Bypass north. Turn right on Battlefield Parkway and left on Ball’s Bluff Road. The park is located at the end of the street.