Nancy and I started our day traveling to Ball's Bluff battlefield in Leesburg, Virginia. Nancy's great grandfather fought in the battlle. The USA units were ravaged. 550 captured and 230 killed.
We traveled another 35 miles to Antietam to find where another great grandfather fought. It looks like his Ohio unit fought at the battle for control of the Burnside Bridge. The battle of Antietam was costly for both sides. One CSA unit lost 83% of their soldiers. A USA unit lost 2200 people in 20 minutes. I don't believe that the death ever leaves that ground.
Lunch was at the South Street Under restaurant in Leesburg. We tried carmelized onions in balsamic vinegar as a relish on our sandwiches. Yum!
Dinner back in Leesburg at the Tuscarora Mill Restaurant (locals call it Tuskie's). Another great meal! Thanks for the tip, Jim and Darlene.
Tuesday, April 20
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