“Considering what has been said of their condition”: The Confederate Soldier of the Army of Northern Virginia

How does an army hold together for four years with almost nothing?

Join the Appomattox Petersburg Preservation Society (APPS) as Zachary Pittard leads the discussion/lecture on “Considering what has been said of their condition”—a deep dive into the reality (and myth) of the so-called Ragged Rebel of Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia.

Using soldiers’ own words, letters, and images, we’ll explore what Confederate soldiers actually looked like, lived through, and endured—from the early campaigns to the final days at Petersburg.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
6:30 PM
American Civil War Museum – Appomattox, VA

The event is free, no registration is needed! Hope to see you all there!

Come see history through the eyes of those who wore the gray.