Grace Street Society
Grace Street Society
The "Grace Street Society" is the civilian reenactment side of the
1st Company, Richmond Howitzers
Civilian and Women in the Civil War Links
The Society of Women and the Civil War
Locations of Women's Civil War Diaries and Papers
Tobacco Use During the Civil War
Fanny and Vera's Helpful Hints & Timely Tips
How the Society got its name
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Columbia, circa 1817 1142 West Grace Street Columbia was built by Phillip Haxall, a wealthy mill owner. The house later became part of Richmond College, the future University of Richmond. In 1861, the entire school enlisted with the Confederacy. The school became headquarters for the Richmond Howitzers, a barracks and a hospital. |
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Taken in part from the Historic Richmond Foundation website. Click here to find out more about this historical street. |
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