Picnickers Watched the War Become Real — The Battle of Bull Run (July 1861)
On July 21, 1861, Washington civilians rode out to watch the battle. They expected an easy Union victory. By afternoon, everything had changed.
Apr 19, 20261posts
On July 21, 1861, Washington civilians rode out to watch the battle. They expected an easy Union victory. By afternoon, everything had changed.
Apr 19, 2026