New fencing around historic Henry Jackson Cemetery

The new fencing around the Henry Jackson Cemetery as the sun rises one morning. Photo taken November 2021.      The Jackson Brigade Corporation is proud to announce the completion of the new fencing around the historic Henry Jackson Cemetery. The cemetery is in Hall, Upshur County, WV, about six miles northeast of Buckhannon, WV.  […]

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Larry Spurgeon’s paper on Stonewall Jackson’s sister Laura Jackson Arnold

May 5, 2020   Larry Spurgeon’s paper on Stonewall Jackson’s sister Laura Jackson Arnold is now on Stonewall Jackson’s web page of our website. You can access the paper directly by taking this link: http://www.jacksonbrigade.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Laura-Arnold-paper-Final-Draft.pdf   Larry Spurgeon (BBA, JD) is Senior Lecturer Emeritus of Wichita State University. Larry now resides in Rockbridge County, Virginia […]

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How to recall stories of your youth?

March 24, 2020    Several members have written me to say “But I can’t think of any stories!”  Here is an approach to get you started.        First, get out paper and pencil.  When you get a memory, quickly write down a few words about the memory.  Do this quickly as the memories […]

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Collecting Stories from our Youth

March 22, 2020 I hope you and your family are coping with the COVID-19 Coronavirus crisis. I have an idea on how we can help each other keep our sanity and have some fun at the same time! In an email message, send me stories of your youth or family stories you heard when you […]

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Jackson Brigade Facebook Page

Like Us On Facebook!   The Jackson Brigade has created a Facebook community page. The new social media presence will allow us to share more timely information and will serve as a recruiting tool of sorts by introducing non-members to our purpose and goals. It will also provide you with an opportunity to share items […]

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