American Paintings: The Virginia Reel by John Paul Strain

Christmas Eve, 1862 near Fredericksburg, VA, General JEB Stuart hosted a party that featured, great food, fun, and dancing. The Virginia Reel was the dance of choice. Ironically, the next day, Stuart and his 1800 horseman would make their famous Christmas Day Raid in Northern Virginia.


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