31: Echoes of Conflict: The Overlooked Skirmish of the Marshall House

Journey back to the turbulent days of the Civil War in this episode, where we unearth the often-overlooked third conflict of the American Civil War: the lethal encounter at the Marshall House. Just one month after the Pratt Street Riots, the staircase of the Marshall Inn in Virginia became the unlikely battleground where Union and Confederate sympathies clashed, resulting in a grim and intimate confrontation. We dissect the events that led to this bloody skirmish, the personal stories of the three men involved, and the wider context of a nation teetering on the brink of full-scale war. The episode brings to light the complexities and the local impacts of the Civil War that are sometimes shadowed by the more famous battles. As we navigate through the forgotten pages of history, we aim to give voice to the stories that shaped the nation but didn't make it to the grand narratives of the Civil War. For more intriguing tales and detailed historical accounts, make sure to visit us at ⁠itshometownhistory.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.