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Birth of George Pickett
George Pickett is born in Richmond, Virginia. He is the first born of eight children to Robert and Mary Pickett. -
Pickett Appointed To The United States Military Academy
Pickett was originally planning to study law in Springfield, Illinois. At age 17, however, he was appointed to the United States Military Academy by Illinois Congressman John T. Stuart. -
Pickett Promoted To Captain Rank
Pickett was promoted to Captain of the U.S 8th Infantry Regiment after he carried the American colors over a palace wall during the Battle Of Chapultepec. The Battle Of Chapultepec was a part of the Mexican-American War. -
Pickett Promoted To Captain (2)
Pickett was promoted to Captain of the U.S 9th Infantry Regiment while serving on the Texas frontier after the Mexican-American War. -
Pig War
Pickett was dispatched to San Juan Island in accordance to a dispute going on between American farmers and the Hudson's Bay Company. After a pig was shot and killed, (belonging to the Company) an arguement over territorial boundaries began. Pickett and his men held their ground to prevent the British from landing on the shore. After some time, both sides send a representative for a peaceful solution on the killed pig and boundaries. -
Stonewall Jackson Brigade-1861
A brigade was formed by Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson at Harpers Ferry. -
Stonewall Jackson Brigade-1861 (2)
Jacksons brigade became known as "Virginia's First Brigade". The brigade and General Thomas J. Jackson earned the nickname "Stonewall". The Union retreats back to Washington D.C, and Jackson recieves a promotion to a higher command. -
Jackson Brigade-1862
Jackson and his brigade became the left wing of Joseph E. Johnstons Army of Northern Virginia. His only defeat during the Civil War was at the First Battle of Kernstown on March 25th. Charles S. Winder worked with Jackson to win in the Eastern Theater, and Jacksons calvery became known as "Jackson's Foot Calvery" for their long marches. -
Stonewall Brigade-1862 (2)
Jacksons brigade helped back up Lee's army in the Seven Days War. During the Battle of Cedar Mountain, General Winder was killed, leaving Jackson to win the battle with the help of his brigade. Jackson went on to fight in the Iron Brigade, the Maryland Campaign, and the Battle of Antietam with Colonel Andrew J. Grigsby. -
Stonewall Brigade-1863
Jackson works together with Isaac R. Trimble for a flanking movement against the Union. Jackson was also wounded accidently by a fellow Confederate, taking 1 bullet to his right hand, and 2 bullets to left arm.The men of his brigade took revenge in what happened to their leader, even though the firing was completely accidental. On July 1st, they participated in the first battle day of Gettysburg. They fought 2 days on Culps Hill. -
Gettysburg And Pickett's Charge
When Pickett charged the Union, over 50% of his men were killed or wounded. Pickett was unharmed when he fell back with the surviving remainder of his army. Many citizens found this to be suspicious, and Pickett recieved tough critisism over whether his decision to charge was the proper thing to do or not. -
Stonewall Brigade-1864
The brigade fought at the Battle of the Wilderness, being the left flank named "The Bloody Angle". After a massive and grueling fight, Jacksons brigade was seperated in battle and the surviving members of the brigade were put into a small regiment to continue on with the future battles. The remaining regiment ended up fighting alongside William Terry's brigade up until the Appomattox Court House surrender. -
Battle Of Five Forks
Picketts battle career slowly declined. Pickett lost the Battle of Five Forks, forcing Robert E. Lee to evacuate Richmond, Virginia, toward the Appotmattox Court House. It was a humilating loss to Pickett, for while his troops were fighting for their lives, he was enjoying a shad (fish) bake 2 miles away with a couple of Generals. -
Battle Of Appomattox Court House
Pickett forms his final battle line with the Army of North Virginia. He surrenders with Lee's army within the Appomattox Court House and become under parol. -
Death of George Pickett
George Pickett passed away in Norfolk, Virginia. He was diagnosed with scarlet fever, and was 50 years old when he died. His burial was at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia.
