We arrived early on Saturday and so we went to the historic part of Fredericksburg and looked at the classy old houses and found our way to the Fredericksburg Battle Field. Incredible. So much history. This is where the bloodiest battle of the Civil war took place. Along the wall in these pictures the Confederates took cover while the Union tried to take the hill in wave after wave of soldiers. Eventually they did take the hill but only after the deaths of 1000s of soldiers on both sides. We took a walking tour, read the markers along the path and came away so grateful for those who made this country what it is. This is one of the perks, or blessings of serving in this mission. History everywhere.
Don't know if you remember, but Pres. Monson talked about the Angel of Marye's Heights in a conference talk a while back. Here is the link:
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We enjoyed your visit with us at Stake Conference! Thanks for sharing so many wonderful stories from the mission!
ReplyDeleteI want to recommend the link that Tom and Patricia left - I remember this talk vividly as I'd only been a member for two years. With a rich family history in Fredericksburg, VA it touched my heart that a Genearl Authority knew anything of my little town! It was a very moving conference for me!
Mercy - The Divine Gift