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Cherrystone Raid

March 5, 2026February 27, 2026navalistCheriton, Cherrystone, Eastern shore, Fitzhugh, WoodLeave a comment

4-5 MARCH 1864 CHERRYSTONE RAID The strong Union presence in the Norfolk area by this date in the Civil War attracted the attention of local Rebels.  In fact, Confederate Navy CDR John Taylor Wood made himself notorious by staging a series of bold Read More

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