Area history events

Brandy Station Foundation publishes book
The Brandy Station Foundation announces the publication of “From a True Soldier and Son: The Civil War Letters of William C.H. Reeder.” Thirteen of young William’s letters to his parents in Indiana were datelined either Encamped near Culpeper or Brandy Station. He wrote that he was close to the railroad “where we can see the iron horse as he goes snorting by.” Besides describing daily life in winter camp, William’s letters give a first-hand account of the Mine Run Campaign, fought near here. Three years of William’s letters—plus commentary, maps, and illustrations—have been compiled by Carolyn and Jack Reeder, a professional writer/retired editor team as well as William’s descendants. The book may be ordered from or purchased at the Museum of Culpeper History, 803 S. Main St. in Culpeper. (7 x 10” paperback, 236 pages; 6 maps; 67 illustrations. $17.95)

BSF hosts Christmas Party
The Brandy Station Foundation is hosting an Old Time Christmas Party at the Graffiti House on Dec. 6. The time for this open house is 1 to 4 p.m.  Please stop by to see Civil War graffiti and enjoy holiday fare and dulcimer music by the Wilderness Run Players. There will be appearances by a Victorian Santa Claus, a “Robert E. Lee”, and a book signing by Carolyn Reeder of a new publication featuring the Civil War letters of William C. H. Reeder. There is no charge and the address is The Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station, VA 22714. The phone number at the Graffiti House is 727-7718 and the web site for the Brandy Station Foundation is brandystationfoundation.com