History and Heritage Weekend
Suffolk is rich in Civil War history, and one of its most important sites is Riddick's Folly. This home was used as headquarters of Maj. General John J. Peck, commander of the Union forces occupying Suffolk in 1862 and 1863. One room on the third floor still has graffiti left by occupying Union soldiers. Each year Riddick's Folly hosts a Civil War Weekend in early April. At this time there are activities on the grounds and in the house that portray the Civil War era. In addition, Riddick's Folly sponsors bus tours of local Civil War sites that are not normally open to the public.
The next History & Heritage Weekend is scheduled for April 18th-19th, 2009 [tentative].
For photos from last year's History & Heritage Weekend, please
visit our
Flickr
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Kermit Hobbs's tours of local Civil War sites are a popular part of Suffolk's Civil War weekend. This is the site of Hill's Point Battery, one of the most historic and impressive locations in the city. |
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A Union re-enactor demonstrates signal flag communication at Suffolk's annual Civil War Weekend. |
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A Union re-enactor portrays General John J. Peck and signs passes for guests to travel freely through Union "occupied" Suffolk. |
