Michael Shaara Bench - Richmond, VA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member stinger503
N 37° 32.509 W 077° 27.337
18S E 283052 N 4157814
Bench dedicated to Civil War author
Waymark Code: WMW7CD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MountainWoods
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This bench is located in Richmond, Virginia's Hollywood Cemetery near where several soldiers who were killed in the Battle of Gettysburg rest. The bench is dedicated to Michael Shaara, who wrote the book The Killer Angels which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1975 and was about the Battle of Gettysburg.

"Dedicated to Michael Shaara. Author, who so poignantly reminded us of the mortal sacrifice made by the soldiers who valiantly fought at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. July 1st-3rd 1863.

Presented to THE PICKETT SOCIETY by Stephen Lang Board Member, Thespian and Playwright."
Where is this bench located?: Hollywood Cemetery

Who is this bench honoring?: Michael Shaara

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