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Mosby’s Men Executed in Front Royal

September 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM

FRONT ROYAL, VA – Don Hakenson, current president of the Stuart-Mosby Historical Society, will deliver a poignant speech on the executions and hangings of Mosby’s men in Front Royal during the Civil War. The event is scheduled for September 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Mosby Monument in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal, VA 22630 This event is proudly sponsored by The John S. Mosby Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Hakenson, a descendant of Thomas E. Anderson, one of the men who was shot, brings a personal connection to this tragic chapter of local history. His presentation will shed light on the events surrounding these executions and their lasting impact on the community.

The speech will cover:

  • The historical context of Mosby’s Rangers during the Civil War;
  • The circumstances leading to the executions in Front Royal;
  • Personal stories of the men who were executed, including Thomas Anderson; and
  • The impact of these events on local families and the community.

This event is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into a lesser-known aspect of Civil War history in the Shenandoah Valley, and is a fantastic opportunity to learn about local history.

Meeting: Tuesday September 17th

Our speaker and author will be William Connerly. He has spoken at camp meetings and at the Chapel on topics such as the CSA Shenandoah, Pres. RE Lee at W&L, Pres John Tyler and the Confederacy, and John Mosby.

He has a new program on the outbreak of war in Northern Virginia. In addition to interesting topics on the details he will present an overview of the Battle of Balls Bluff. Here, on October 21,1861 in Loudoun County, Confederate forces gave Gen George B. McClellan a humiliating defeat which would haunt the Union forces for the rest of the war. Confederate forces suffered 155 casualties vs the yankees 1,002.