J. E. B Stuart Yellow Tavern Memorial

Where Stuart Fell

For being write next to the highway, this little patch of the Yellow Tavern battlefield is quite peaceful and serene. The monument is grand and elegant, and is a must see for all Civil War history buf...

One Little Know Battle; One Significant Casualty

I'm not a Civil War "buff," despite living in Richmond, the Capital of the Confederacy for five decades. But, you get to "hear" about the major Civil War battles. The Battle of Yellow Tavern took pl...

Navigate through the hotel grounds

Not an easy place to find (very frustrating). Give yourself about 10 min to take it all in, Beware of hotel traffic in the area,

Hidden Civil War history....that’s often overlooked

While in Richmond, why not stop and visit the spot where General J.E.B. Stuart was mortally wounded during the Battle of Yellow Tavern in May of 1864. Located off of busy Rte. 1, the memorial is where...

Small Memorial hidden in the suburbs.

There is not much else around, but if you like learning about the civil war then this is for you. It is located on the spot where Stuart is fatally wounded. He is taken back to Richmond where he later...