Scandals in Virginia History Series
Wed, Mar 26
|Harper's Station
Free to all.
Time & Location
Mar 26, 2025, 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Harper's Station, 4501 Victory Blvd, Yorktown, VA 23693, USA
About the event
Join us monthly to hear from historian John V. Quarstein about scandalous stories in Virginia’s history. Presentations are free and boxed lunches (to go) will be given out.
MARCH 26: DEVIANCE, DRUNKENNESS, AND DISTRUST: SORDID TALES OF CIVIL WAR GENERALS
Despite producing some of America’s greatest generals like Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, many commanding officers were addicted to drink, drugs, and debauchery. One general, Earl Van Dorn, was not only known to be a dandy and very fond of drink, but he also had a tremendous taste for women and his dalliances resulted in his assassination by a jealous husband.
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