"It is my privilege to share the story of these places with others." - Michael Aubrecht

Michael has been hiking Civil War battlefields ever since his parents surprised him with a weekend trip to Gettysburg at the age of 6. For the last 18+ years, he has lived here in Spotsylvania. Among Michael’s books are two regional titles: Historic Churches of Fredericksburg, Houses of the Holy and The Civil War in Spotsylvania, Confederate Campfires at the Crossroads. Michael has written dozens of historical articles for the area’s newspaper The Free Lance-Star and most recently, he co-wrote, appeared in, and produced the critically acclaimed documentary The Angel of Mary’s Heights. Michael is the vice-chairman of the locally-based National Civil War Life Foundation, He has provided the voiceovers for local Hometown History Quick-takes on AM1230 radio, lectured at nearby Mary Washington University, and given private tours on and off for the last 5 years.

"Almost every tree and field in this area has a story of valor;
how could one not be excited about telling these stories?" - Mark Jones

Mark Jones grew up in the Shenandoah Valley hearing about his Confederate ancestors fighting Yankees during “The War.” A number of years in the Army serving with the 82nd Airborne Division and Special Operations Command did nothing but stoke Mark’s interest in military history. His eclectic Civil War interests include; irregular warfare operations, cavalry operations and the Civil War in the far West. He has provided tour guide services for his friends and family since he moved to the Fredericksburg area in 1996. In 1998, Mark suffered a spinal cord injury due to a rare vascular condition. He is a high functioning quadriplegic, who still enjoys many outdoor activities.

"Everyone should have the opportunity to witness these sites firsthand.
Seeing the actual terrain brings the story to life." - John Cummings

John Cummings is a visual historian and the author of two books on the Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania region. He has also written for several national and local magazines and newspapers, and provided historical research and commentary for three documentary films. He has been a passionate student of the Civil War for over forty years, and has conducted tours locally for the past ten. John served on the former Spotsylvania Courthouse Tourism and Special Events Commission, and is the chairperson for the Friends of the Fredericksburg Area Battlefields, (FoFAB). Visit his blog at: http://spotsylvaniacw.blogspot.com/.