The Sunken Road at Fredericksburg | Civil War Then & Now

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5 ай бұрын

The 360° version of the video can be found here: • The Sunken Road at Fre...
Kris White visits the location of Andrew Russell's famous 1863 photograph at the Sunken Road after the Second Battle of Fredericksburg.
The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

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@gregoryhinde8402 5 ай бұрын

One of the most brilliant presentations allowing the viewer to experience what occurred just after the battle at the Sunken Road.

@kathyvidetto3941 16 күн бұрын

In my opinion every citizen should experience the Sunken Rd. The feeling you get is totally amazing to know the fear of the men who fought there.

@travisbayles870 5 ай бұрын

My great great great grandfather Corporal Richard Pierce Co B 27th North Carolina Infantry fought there December 13th 1862

@brutusbarnabus8098 Ай бұрын

So you are the descendant of a garbage human who fought to keep others enslaved? I sure would not admit to that.

@Rogijimbex 2 ай бұрын

This is fantastic! The way the 1860's photo carpet lays out as you walk is so impressive and effective in understanding the layout. Thanks so much!

@lukematney7062 5 ай бұрын

As a native Fredericksburger, one of my favorite things about living there was being among so much history.

@lukematney7062 2 ай бұрын

@@nunyabuziness8421 I don't think there's another name for it. 😅

@Fat12219 2 ай бұрын

Now at night 😢 wow 😮

@danwaller5312 2 ай бұрын

Very sad history 🫣😥

@johnhatchel9681 Ай бұрын

I agree. I lived in Stafford for about a year and I loved the feel of the place. There is a section of Fredericksburg thats practically a museum.

@skylar7740 Ай бұрын

You should visit the UK and we'd be happy to see you. We have history that includes the Celts, Romans, Norman's, Vikings, Medieval, English Civil War, castles, battlefields, and Anglo-Saxons, to name a few.

@JessicaHarris-zm7dn 5 ай бұрын

Reflect on this battle when thinking you're having a bad day. What a video! Really brought that battle home.

@cplcabs Ай бұрын

depends which side of the battle you were on if you were having a good day or not (or if you got hit or not)

@MrCabimero 2 ай бұрын

Brilliantly done with the vintage photos superimposed over the top of today's site. Wow!

@michaeldouglas1243 5 ай бұрын

Just like chris said, i always thought that photo was from dec 1862. Wow. Top notch job chris

@codymck23 5 ай бұрын

One of my favorite battlefields to visit. I’m amazed at the length of the Confederate line (7 miles?). A good full day of battlefield touring is to see Fredricksburg and Chancellorsville/Wilderness. Stop and see Stonewall Jackson’s buried arm. My father was in tears standing at the graveside. Thanks to The Trust for all you do.

@garyowen9044 2 ай бұрын

Did that tour with my late friend, and historian, in early fall of 2002. Epic.

@guaporeturns9472 2 ай бұрын

Why was he crying?

@codymck23 2 ай бұрын

@@guaporeturns9472 IYKYK

@wmjohns881 2 ай бұрын

I had two great grandfathers both of whom defended against the war of northern aggression at the first battle of Fredericksburg. Both were injured during then battle. Many years ago during a college archeology class, our instructor said: “if your DNA was at Fredericksburg, you were there” BTW. I really like this side by side of the old and modern sunken road visuals. An excellent visualization

@guaporeturns9472 2 ай бұрын

@@wmjohns881 So they were traitors and they fought to keep slavery legal? Good to know 🤣😂

@mch12311969 5 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation of the battles of Fredericksburg, focusing on the Sunken Road.

@david-yc7bc 5 ай бұрын

Just an amazing photo. Through it, You are able to give us a sense of what the fighting must have been like for soldiers on both sides at the sunken road, of Marye's Heights! Thank you!

@goatcheeta 5 ай бұрын

Thanks you, Kris. A wonderful analysis of the Russell photo and surrounding area and the use of VR. I grew up on Hanover Street nearby and still live nearby to walk this road. The Union cemetery above the Sunken Road is a wonderful retreat and remembrance from our time.

@timothylandis4703 5 ай бұрын

Great job - extremely informative video! The side-by-side with the old photo and present day helps put it all in perspective!

@wmjohns881 2 ай бұрын

I agree. That side by side visualization was really good.

@wiitmann205 5 ай бұрын

And I never knew there was a second battle at Fredericksburg. Outstanding presentation, thank you!

@Power_Prawnstar Ай бұрын

I watch a lot of KZfaq and this is one of the coolest videos I've seen on here for a while, well done, that was awesome.

@jeffreybass5685 Ай бұрын

Lived in Fredericksburg, briefly, as a child, and attended Ferry Farm Elementary School in Falmouth. . That was my first introduction to the Battle of Sunken Road. I travel to the DC metro area, frequently, and never miss an opportunity to return to Fredericksburg. When I was a child, the little museum there had more artifacts than it does now but I still enjoy going back to that spot that is frozen in time.

@briankelly9872 5 ай бұрын

More of these then and now please!!

@joshb5197 5 ай бұрын

I love then and nows and this is the best use of it yet. Great job, looking forward to more

@friscodog 5 ай бұрын

I love the visualization! Thank you for that great work! I read all the books, starting with the venerable Time/Life series on the Civil War, but none of it gave me that visceral sense of what the battlefields were really like.

@machinistmikethetinkerer4827 5 ай бұрын

Magnificent history telling. Thank you.

@ehayes5217 5 ай бұрын

So, so, good, the presentation of the "then & now" photos, the narration, both excellent & thank you for posting!🇺🇸

@kooldawg6 5 ай бұрын

Great and informative video! I love living in Fredericksburg and seeing such historic and monumental areas almost on a daily basis! Every time I'm on this section of Sunken Road, I always think how horrible it was for both sides and the townsfolk who stayed here during each of those battles.

@runwillrobinson 2 ай бұрын

Fascinating. When I go to places like this, I think of Arlington and the signs that simply say "RESPECT."

@rebelscumspeedshop8677 5 ай бұрын

Outstanding

@jasonmoser8957 Ай бұрын

I am Canadian and appreciate history. Regarding American Civil War history, in terms of research and presentation, it is unsurpassed in its quality.

@horizon42q 5 ай бұрын

It’s always moving walking that area.

@terryeustice5399 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Kris . Great documentary on the sunken road! 💯👍👊

@Freightmeister 15 күн бұрын

This presentation has the most impressive filmography I’ve ever seen for helping the viewer see & understand the story. Way cool.

@chuglyc 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing. THANKYOU for sharing this with those of us for whom these civil war era photographs are drenched with meaning.

@billy1673 Ай бұрын

I’ve lived here in The Burg for 24+ years and have been to Sunken Road many times. This is the first time I’ve seen these photos! Very cool video! Well done!

@LowGUkeChannel Ай бұрын

Yea, great presentation. Meant a lot to me personally. I'm from Ireland and I've walked that road. Amazing to see the photo and the modern road overlapped. Thanks.

@sgtzsquad 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for this moving and thoughtful historical depiction. Semper Fi!

@tedecker3792 29 күн бұрын

Mountain biking around F’s Burg revealed Civil War history everywhere.

@soviet305 Ай бұрын

I grew up on Sunken Road. Right below the college. Awesome work on a fantastic battle. Thanks!

@ehayes5217 5 ай бұрын

Thanks to this vid, I learned so much more about Fredericksburg, not just the battles, but the city, too & why it was so important

@marvwatkins7029 5 ай бұрын

Great special effects. Your videos keep getting better.

@davidhopkins1199 5 ай бұрын

What an amazing story! Thank you for sharing this video with us!

@offcenterconcepthaus 4 ай бұрын

Hat's off to the video editor and crew.

@dirkbrock Ай бұрын

Excellent!! Lived there over 20 years of my military career…

@kennethcook2518 Ай бұрын

Just seeing this. Absolutely AWESOME!!! I look forward to watching more

@joemabry9643 5 ай бұрын

Bravo! Thank you!

@O2bgolfn Күн бұрын

Excellent presentation, most informative video and technically well done.

@CollectingCardboard Ай бұрын

My g-g-grandfather fought there, as well; 95th NY. I was blessed to have had his original enlistment/re-enlistment/discharge papers...in addition to numerous photos & newspaper articles about him/his service, until I lost them in a house fire. At the time of his passing in 1941, he was one of only 3 remaining/living Civil War veterans,...from/in the state of NJ. Ironically, he'd never been to a hospital until he was _90 years old_ (like most of the day; born in his family home),...and that was because he had suffered a fall, and injured(not, broken) his hip! The one photo that _does_ remain of him, is very special to my family. In it, is pictured; he, my great grandfather, my grandfather, and my 8 month old _DAD_ ,....on my g-g-grandfather's lap!!

@ChrisWeil 5 ай бұрын

Was just there in August and the Ranger gave is a solo tour of the Innis house since we were the only ones to show for his Ranger program. Very interesting

@lalalinda36 26 күн бұрын

This presentation is amazing. I wish I could give you more than just a thumbs up.

@andybobcros 5 күн бұрын

Very informative, good job!

@richardcashman7671 2 ай бұрын

Great stuff. Keep up the good work. Big fan.

@donaldsteward9768 2 ай бұрын

Love how you present this information.

@user-tv3id2nf5o 5 ай бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO KRIS!!!

@darrenhay2332 2 ай бұрын

Wow, what a beautiful video. The way you laid a picture to what is there today. Well done

@TheHistoryUnderground 5 ай бұрын

Outstanding work, guys. Really appreciate the work that goes into these.

@AmericanBattlefieldTrust 5 ай бұрын

Ditto! And feel better man. GA

@mlj6293 Ай бұрын

Excellent. Love it. Now that's great teaching. Really enjoyed that. Loved the graphics. Overlaying the picture. So helpful and his explanations was great. I learned alot. Thank you.more like this please👏👏👏

@AmericanBattlefieldTrust Ай бұрын

If you haven't already be sure to check out our other Step Into History videos: kzfaq.info/sun/PLZrhqv_T1O1t1qpTT0zriRBDPpp3hbZOR

@kimparish1982 2 ай бұрын

Such a brilliant video! Thank you!

@glenisbrock264 Ай бұрын

Sorry i ever gave you guys a hard time. THIS was one of the best videos ever! More please!

@joseortega9824 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the history lesson, I appreciate your job.

@mikebarnett1007 Ай бұрын

Really good presentation. Probably the best short video on Fredericksburg I’ve seen.

@stevewhite1714 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant, keep the history coming!!👍

@chrisj9904 5 ай бұрын

Keep up the great work!

@ewob52h74 Ай бұрын

Some, but not all, of the larger stones at the base of the wall looked original during the reveal of your presentation. VERY interesting! TY for posting this.

@JustMe-mh2pn Ай бұрын

One of my wishes To stand right there!!!! The original wall is still there! Stone by original stone. Wonderful

@Lee69111 Ай бұрын

incredible the way the has been presented! well done :)

@johnhardiman1970 Ай бұрын

Never knew about the second battle. Cracking video and channel.

@NKDuisburg02 5 ай бұрын

This is what I needed. Pls more of this!

@AmericanBattlefieldTrust 5 ай бұрын

You can view our other Then & Now videos here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLZrhqv_T1O1t1qpTT0zriRBDPpp3hbZOR

@EdwardWeissbard 2 ай бұрын

Amazing to see this, thank you.

@timisfree1768 2 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation!

@sharonthomas5357 Ай бұрын

This was amazing!

@01sapphireGTS 6 күн бұрын

Great production/presentation.

@markleach116 25 күн бұрын

Excellent job Kris!

@acebrandon3522 Ай бұрын

Nicely done, thanks.

@lonewolf744 5 ай бұрын

This is my home town. I guess growing up here I didn't look at it as being as an amazing place as it is. A lot of history of the Civil War here in Fredericksburg and Chancellor. Great video.

@richardcutt727 5 ай бұрын

Very good superimposition. I really enjoyed this video.

@emilioalcazar-su9vi 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video,from Madrid, Spain.. super interesting!

@marknewton6984 2 ай бұрын

A great victory for Lee. Brave men on both sides.😎 I have been there. The Florida Beachcomber

@ozzyfan7299 Ай бұрын

I've never heard of that road. Fascinating.

@Ivan-ge7xb 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@AmericanBattlefieldTrust 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much.. for both donations!

@Rene.Rondeau 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Utterly fascinating.

@Grunt802VT 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant Content!!

@larescats9228 9 күн бұрын

That is an amazing video. It brings it all into ones mind Im totally impressed. Im sub in up

@user-gb6re9eg3i 5 ай бұрын

VERY, VERY INFORMATIVE!

@nelsona779 Ай бұрын

Lucky to be in the area and able to visit regularly

@chadhudson4500 2 ай бұрын

These videos are great!

@spo2727 2 ай бұрын

So interesting. Great Job

@gunsaway1 Ай бұрын

I too was born and raised. Been over every battlefield hundreds of time.

@teksight9714 2 ай бұрын

Very good unfolding side by side of the original photo and the current sunken road. RIP to the poor soldiers.

@rolandweitbrecht3860 2 ай бұрын

I walked that road and stand at the stonewall with friends as visitors in 1988....weeks later we participated in the 125th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg. This war was a very tragic conflict.....

@bobbyblizzard8488 5 ай бұрын

Great video!

@dpfreedman Ай бұрын

Phenomenal!

@DROB3 2 ай бұрын

Incredible!

@MicroDotTV Ай бұрын

I watch this video alot, would love to see more done this way! AMAZING!!!

@katbot2190 3 күн бұрын

Good video. I like how you mirrored the past with the present in the photo's. Cool job even though it was a grizzly scene.

@CTBandit4 Ай бұрын

Love the video

@bprid135 5 ай бұрын

Great video

@platform15gym 5 ай бұрын

Wow - very cool effect - thanks

@cassiecoleman3584 Ай бұрын

Nice job

@user-lu9fe3fe5s 5 ай бұрын

Great informative video telling about the heroic Confederate soldiers defending their country. Thank you sir for the video

@lmktacwa 5 ай бұрын

traitors protecting their treason you mean? yup

@michellesweightlossjourney6599 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting!

@aaronlee2371 Ай бұрын

Excellent.

@herschelmayo2727 Ай бұрын

Very satisfying to see a comparison. The weapons were likely supplied by the photographer. Troops gathered them to prevent them from being returned to enemy forces, or reused by federal troops.