Shenandoah Valley

Elizabeth Helton “Stonewall” Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley: A leadership analysis Among the ranks during the American Civil War stood men such as Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant that will be forever remembered for their leadership qualities. One such man earned his nickname, fame, and popularity during the Civil War as a Confederate general. Thomas Jackson, more commonly known as “Stonewall” Jackson, was a brilliant leader who gained the admiration of all who came to know him. He gained

The proposed grantees for prevention funding are Mercy House and Shenandoah Alliance for Shelter. Clients will access the prevention program through Centralized Housing Intake. Households served will be at imminent risk of losing their housing, have income under 30% of AMI and have no other available resources. All households will complete a housing barrier rubric and a housing plan. Case management will be provided on a monthly basis or more often if necessary. Case managers will assist with housing

importance of the Shenandoah Valley and what it meant to their war effort and aspirations of victory. Whoever controlled the Shenandoah Valley controlled a major logistical artery and also the entire Virginia Region. The valley is the key to military strength and ultimate victory of the War so the Shenandoah Valley Campaigns began. The Valley would be contested from the July 1861 until March of 1865. The Valley covered an area form Blue Ridge Mountains south to the Allegheny Mountains. The Valley allowed

Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson Stonewall Jackson, a general for the Confederate Army died in 1863 due to complications from a gunshot wound (“Thomas”). Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was a general for the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Jackson was most commonly known for his strategy and his men who were very skilled. Despite all of this Jackson was a brilliant tactician and a master at commanding his troops, which is why he is regarded as one of the best generals of the Civil War. As a young child

Goal The overall programmatic goal of the Jame Madison University Valley Scholars program is primarily to provide access to higher education and academic support to local, low-income, at-risk, and underserved middle and high school students in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. In order to establish this goal, the Valley Scholars program provides and encompasses a variety of activities for these students, which are mentioned in the previous sections. Objectives & Activities Objective 1: Provide

6 Things to See and Do in the Valley this Summer Whether you’re a long time local or one of the many international guests who come to the Shenandoah Valley area for vacation, there is a plethora of things to see and do without the crowds of DC. The Valley has something for everyone. Here are just 6 things to see and do in the Valley this summer. 1) Hiking And Camping In the Beautiful National Forest No trip to the Shenandoah Valley is complete without a trip to Elizabeth’s Furnace. This wonderful

In the Shenandoah Valley near the border of Virginia, Joel Salatin and his son Daniel, accompanied by two farm hands, run “one of the most productive and influential alternative farms in America” (Pollan 126). Polyface Farm is rather unique in its business tactics as well as agricultural practices. The only way to eat products from Polyface farm is to live next to it. . .or within a half-day’s drive. Joel Salatin is a firm believer of “relationship marketing” wherein the only way to ensure integrity

In the Shenandoah Valley near the border of Virginia, Joel Salatin and his son Daniel, accompanied by two farm hands, run “one of the most productive and influential alternative farms in America” (Pollan 126). Polyface farm is rather unique in its business tactics as well as agricultural practices. The only way to eat products from Polyface farm is to live next to it. . .or within a half-day’s drive. Joel Salatin is a firm believer of “relationship marketing” wherein the only way to ensure integrity

the age of seventeen would be able to fit through, unless if they were smaller than normal. The valley also had a small stream that was connected to waterfalls on hills that were across the valley from each other. In this particular valley, there was one small, cozy cottage in the middle. Surrounded by abundant herb gardens and livestock, this cottage was miniscule in comparison to the humongous valley. This cottage, was home to an old woman. The old woman’s name was Maria Jenkins, but most people

me and Dad alone. Time has its own currents and eddies bringing us to our fates. The Norse even talked of Fate as a the banks of a river, and the person as the current. Alzheimer's has become my Father’s fate, and time now works the peaks and valleys of his mind. My Father and friend wakes each day to the slow eroding of memories like the current cutting the wide channel of the Yuba River Gorge. Like the gold we sought our time exposed and washed away from his mind. I cannot say what he will