Virginia Room Digital Collection

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The Virginia Room Digital Collection includes photographs, oral histories, books, pamphlets and finding aids to items in the Virginia Room. Continue to check back for new additions.

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Davis 91.1j Confederate Tunnels.jpg
The discovery of the Confederate Tunnels came as a result of a boy chasing a rabbit into this hole. The tunnels were finally discovered after 60 years.

Davis 91.1i The Crater.jpg
The Crater as seen from Union lines.

Davis 91.1h Confederate Breastworks.jpg
Confederate breastworks near Pine Gardens.

Davis 91.1g Woodpile at Pine Gardens.jpg
This pile of lumber was the lining placed in the Confederate tunnels at Pine Garden

Davis 91.1b Confederate Tunnels.jpg
Confederate Tunnels beneath supporting works to Fort Mahone at Pine Gardens. The purpose of the tunnels was to detect any mining that might be attempted by the Union and they were used as storage for ammunition and refuge during heavy cannonading.
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