Finally. It’s time to discuss the Virginia Military Institute Cadets’ role in the Battle of New Market – how they rushed to The Fence, filled the gap in the line, and then…

Hey, why am I telling you here! Watch the video…

In addition to talking about the historic happenings, this video includes footage filmed on New Market battlefield, including a walk to The Cannon. Then we’ll reflect on what the Cadets at New Market means and how it is still inspirational 155 years later.

Send In The Boys

Video Highlights

• What the VMI Cadets did when they received orders on May 15, 1864
• Fight at the fence
• The Cadets’ Charge
• Footage from New Market Battlefield State Historical Park
• Discussion about what the Charge means

Thanks for watching!

Your Historian,

Miss Sarah