Swinton, Virginia

The Battle of Bucksdrop Ridge has long been remembered as a turning point in the Civil war.

The battle took place on April 2nd, 1862 and is known as the “place where the South started its fall” due to the significant amount of casualties the Confederates took(estimated 12000 dead and wounded).

It was this battle that bred the start of the Northern command Ulysses S. Grants well known legend.

Every year as a show of respect to those lost in this great war the town of Swinton holds its annual reenactment. It is a fun time for both the casual observer and the hardened civil war buff….and the outcome is always the same….

Until today.

We regret to inform that todays reenactment, though hard fought by all involved, was not won by the North.

Reports are still coming in but we do know that at least 36 are dead and the Southern Confederacy has taken control of the hill.

They were last seen marching north towards the Capitol and had begun to split into two camps.

Civil war reenactors from at least three states have started securing their boarders, though at presstime we are unsure which Grant reenactor will be in charge.

We will update as it develops.