Learn about the Civil War 1861-1865
Find out what life was like for Civil War soldiers and civilians!
Historical Insights
Answering President Lincoln's call for three year volunteers, 87 men joined Company E, 2nd Regiment, Vermont Volunteers at Tunbridge, Vermont on May 21, 1861. The regiment was mustered into United States service at Burlington on June 20, 1861.
The 2nd Vermont fought in most of the major battles in the East from Bull Run (1861) to Sailor’s Creek (1865). The 2nd Vermont became part of the famed Old Vermont Brigade in late 1861, and was considered one of the premier brigades of the Union Army.
As the 2nd Brigade of the 2nd Division of the VI Corps, the Vermont Brigade led the attack on Petersburg in 1865 that finally broke the Confederate line, leading to the fall of Richmond and the end of the war.
The enrollment of Company E totaled 173. Company E lost 37 men including: 2 officers and 19 enlisted in action, and 18 enlisted died from other causes.
2nd Vermont Medal of Honor Recipients
Sgt. Ephraim W. Harrington (Fredericksburg)
Capt. Dayton P. Clark (Spotsylvania)
Pvt. William W. Noyes (Spotsylvania)
Lt. Augustus Robbins (Spotsylvania)
Lt. Col. Amasa A. Tracy (Cedar Creek)
Major Engagements:
First Bull Run, July 21, 1861
Warwick Creek, April 6, 1862
Lee's Mills, April 16, 1862
Garnett's & Golding's Farm, June 26, ‘62
Savage's Station, June 29, 1862
White Oak Swamp, June 30, 1862
Crampton's Gap, Sept. 14, 1862
Antietam, September 17, 1862
Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862
Marye's Heights, May 3, 1863
Salem Church, May 4, 1863
Fredericksburg, June 5, 1863
Gettysburg, July 3, 1863
Funkstown, July 10, 1863
Rappahannock Station, Nov. 7, 1863
The Wilderness, May 5-10, 1864
Spotsylvania, May 10-18, 1864
Cold Harbor, June 1-12, 1864
Petersburg, June 18, 1864
Charlestown, August 21, 1864
Gilbert's Ford, September 13, 1864
Winchester, September 19, 1864
Fisher's Hill, September 21, 1864
Mount Jackson, September 24, 1864
Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864
Petersburg, March 25, 1865
Petersburg, April 2, 1865
Sailor's Creek, April 6, 1865
Community Engagement
2025 Civil War Re-enactments
February 1st Lincoln Shrine Parade. 125 W Vine St, Redlands, CA 92373
April 11-13 Riley’s Farm. 12261 Oak Glen Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399
June Fort Tejon date TBA. 4201 Fort Tejon Rd, Lebec, CA 93243
June 13-15 Riley’s Farm. 12261 Oak Glen Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399
August 29-31 Huntington Beach. 17492 Duello Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Interested in School Presentations?
The 2nd Vermont’s educational mission involves teaching about the Civil War at all grade levels! Feel free to contact us about scheduling a presentation at your school!
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