Ten miles of earthwork fortifications remain well preserved for guests to walk beside. The tour then stops at the site of the Battle of Dam No. On the National Register of Historic Places, the home’s furnishings reflect both the civilian and military use during the Civil War. On the second tour, groups explore the 1769 Endview Plantation, which became a Confederate hospital during the Civil War. The mill overlooks a 40-foot bluff above the Warwick River where Union forces encountered 1,800 Confederate troops and flames that halted the Union advance. at 12:05 pm History buffs at last weekend’s Civil War battle reenactment at Newport News Endview Plantation expressed reservations about the city’s hope to develop the land. Reports have said that a woman has been seen crossing the road from the cemetery towards the house during re-enactments that are held at the Plantation Reports also show that the room, that was used as a nursery has curtains that open after they have been.
The tour also stops at Lee’s Mill where Union forces marched towards in 1862. Used by both sides during the civil war as a hospital. Authentically furnished rooms and information on Lee’s agricultural endeavors create a picture of life in the elegant plantation home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. On both tours, groups will learn about Newport News’ important position on the James River, which led to the city’s important role in the Civil War.Īt the 1859 Lee Hall Mansion, guests will learn about the how the mid-Victorian Italianate structure became Confederate headquarters during the war. Michael Moore leads groups to tours of “Lee Hall Mansion and Lee’s Mill” and “Endview Plantation and Dam No. – Groups can discover stories from the fierce battles fought around Newport News at two new history-themed tours. A native of Newport News, Moore lives in Yorktown, Virginia.NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Michael has also served as editor and photographic editor for eleven books and written articles for Virginia Cavalcade, North & South, and Military Collector & Historian. Moore is co-author with Kevin Dougherty of The Peninsula Campaign of 1862: A Military Analysis. Moore serves on the Civil War Sesquicentennial Committees for the City of Newport News, York County, and Williamsburg/James City County. Since his employment with the City of Newport News, Moore has curated exhibits at historic sites and led battlefield tours throughout Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. He received a bachelor of arts in history from Christopher Newport University and a master of arts in history from Old Dominion University. Michael Moore is the curator and registrar for Lee Hall Mansion and Endview Plantation in Newport News, Virginia. Participants (boys and girls ages 8-13) will join the army and learn about how Civil War soldiers lived, marched and fought. Quarstein has published numerous books, including A History of Ironclads," "Monitor Boys," "The CSS Virginia" and "Big Bethel." J. He is the Historian for the Monitor Project at The Mariner's Museum in Newport News, Virginia. During his career, he has started or revitalized 15 museums. John Quarstein is the Director of Newport News Museums and a consultant for numerous other museums.