What's New on this Site:
July - August 2001Jeff Smith to Portray Mosby as a Private
This year marks the 140th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. The biggest reenactment event of the 140th aniversary cycle this year wlll be the reenactment of First Manassas, held on a site north of Leesburg the first weekend in August. For more information on the event, go to www.FirstManassas.com
In the battle, Mosby's unit, the Washington Mounted Rifles (Co. L, 1st Virginia Cavalry) were not called up until the very end, despite the frustration of their captain, William "Grumble" Jones, who urged the squadron's commander, Major Swan to engage.
The Mosby Museum (John Singleton Mosby Foundation) will have a membership / fundraising booth at the reenactment. We ran a booth at the Gettysburg event which was very well received by spectators and reenactors alike.
John Singleton Mosby Living History Association Formed
To provide a focal point for the living history activities being organized via this website, we have recently organized the John Singleton Mosby Living History Association. Watch this space as details unfold.
Descendant Contacts Expanding:
In the last few months, we have met, either in person or via email a great many more Ranger descendants, including a descendant of Col. Mosby's brother, Battalion Adjutant Willie Mosby. Based on the information they have sent, we will soon be expanding the number of biography pages on individual rangers, so watch this space!
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