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The Old Barracks - Virginia Military Institute Poster
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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The Old Barracks - Virginia Military Institute poster by Susan Rissi Tregoning. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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A life-sized bronze statue of General Stonewall Jackson stands in front of the Old Barracks at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) along with four... more
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A life-sized bronze statue of General Stonewall Jackson stands in front of the Old Barracks at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) along with four red cannons and the grave of Gen. Jackson’s beloved horse, Little Sorrel.
The Old Barracks, built in 1848, is the oldest surviving building on the campus of VMI. Considered a fine piece of early Gothic Revival architecture, it was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965 for its architecture and association with the nation’s oldest state-supported military academy.
Thomas J. Jackson, better known as Stonewall Jackson, was on the faculty at VMI before the Civil War and at the time of his death. He taught natural philosophy, which is similar to physics today, and artillery tactics. Jackson was the one to special order the cannons, which were used to train the cadets. They are 300 pounds lighter than regular guns and painted red.
Jackson was riding Little Sorrel when he was shot by friendly fire and died a few d...
About Susan Rissi Tregoning
I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...
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