Three Medals Of Honor, Battle Of New Market Heights, September 29, 1864 The scene here takes place

The scene here takes place above the current town park near West Lane where the road to Stamford and New Canaan divide

Colonel Bartow had little choice but order a retreat

When the Whigs began their attack

happy … shall they be pronounced hereafter who have contributed anything …  in erecting this stupendous fabric of freedom and empire on the broad basis of independency

Three Medals Of Honor, Battle Of New Market Heights, September 29, 1864 The scene here takes place350 Signed Numbered Overall: 31. 25" x 24. 25" Image: 27" x 20" $225. 00 This haunting image by master historical artist Don Troiani depicts what is arguably the most important day in African American military history. The Battle of New Market Heights, fought on Thursday September 29, 1864 on the outskirts of the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, showcased the fighting prowess of African American Union soldiers (known as United States Colored