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Battle of Waynesboro highlighted in Wayne Theatre speaker series

Chris Graham

wayne theatreA Richard Williams lecture on the Battle of Waynesboro highlights the Wayne Theatre Signature Speaker Series presentation on Tuesday, March 28.

Williams is a Waynesboro native and author of a book on the battle, the final battle in the Shenandoah Valley campaign of the Civil War.

“Richard’s book on the Battle of Waynesboro is an interesting look at a battle that carries interesting historical significance,” said Tracy Straight, the executive director of the Wayne Theatre.

To wit: betcha didn’t know that there was a brigadier general on the Union side named George Armstrong Custer in this battle.

The lecture and discussion begins at 7 p.m.

Admission is Pay What You Will. Concessions are available.

The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro.

Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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