The Bower

Name/Title

The Bower

Entry/Object ID

IMG1224

Description

THE BOWER, Leetown, West Virginia - During the autumn of 1862, after the Battle of Antietam, J. E. B. Stuart's Confederate cavalry camped on a hill within walking distance of the Dandridge mansion, called "The Bower." Every night the soldiers were entertained at this house where there was music, sometimes provided by the regimental band, dancing, and charades.

Acquisition

Accession

350

Source or Donor

Mutchler, James

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Place

* Untyped Place

Leetown, West Virginia