Articles related to "Gettysburg"
Gettysburg Part II: The Fight North of the Pike
This article discusses the major deployments and engagements north of the Chambersburg Pike on July 1, 1863.
gettysburg campaign • battle of gettysburg • gettysburg
This article discusses the major deployments and engagements north of the Chambersburg Pike on July 1, 1863.
gettysburg campaign • battle of gettysburg • gettysburg
Gettysburg: The Morning of July 1
The second article in the Battle of Gettysburg series describing the major events during the morning of the first day of fighting.
battle of gettysburg • gettysburg campaign • first day at gettysburg
The second article in the Battle of Gettysburg series describing the major events during the morning of the first day of fighting.
battle of gettysburg • gettysburg campaign • first day at gettysburg
Gettysburg's New Visitor Center Looks Imminent
Despite years of debate and a high number of opponents, the plans for a new visitors center in Gettysburg appear to be moving forward.
gettysburg visitor center • gettysburg national military park • national park service • kinsley construction
Despite years of debate and a high number of opponents, the plans for a new visitors center in Gettysburg appear to be moving forward.
gettysburg visitor center • gettysburg national military park • national park service • kinsley construction
Gettysburg: The Presidents
Gettysburg has rewards for the Presidential buff as well, and it's not simply a bunch of Lincolniana.
gettysburg • presidents • abraham lincoln • dwight d. eisenhower • hall of presidents
Gettysburg has rewards for the Presidential buff as well, and it's not simply a bunch of Lincolniana.
gettysburg • presidents • abraham lincoln • dwight d. eisenhower • hall of presidents
Pickett's Charge: A Modern Pictorial
The story of Pickett's Charge using pictures of the 135th Anniversery Re-enactment.
pickett's charge • reenactment photos • gettysburg reenactment • gettysburg
The story of Pickett's Charge using pictures of the 135th Anniversery Re-enactment.
pickett's charge • reenactment photos • gettysburg reenactment • gettysburg
Prelude to Gettysburg: The Armies Move North
The first in the Battle of Gettysburg series describing events prior to July 1, 1863.
battle of gettysburg • gettysburg campaign • robert e. lee • george g. meade
The first in the Battle of Gettysburg series describing events prior to July 1, 1863.
battle of gettysburg • gettysburg campaign • robert e. lee • george g. meade
Pet Friendly Hotels Gettysburg PA
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is an important historic landmark in American history. Pet friendly hotels welcome the canine and feline companions to travel along on vacation.
pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • gettysburg pennsylvania • civil war battlefield • abraham lincoln
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is an important historic landmark in American history. Pet friendly hotels welcome the canine and feline companions to travel along on vacation.
pet friendly hotels • travel with pets • gettysburg pennsylvania • civil war battlefield • abraham lincoln
Charging into History: Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Gettysburg, Part I
For more than a decade, few names from the Civil War have commanded as much attention, and respect, as that of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, vaunted commander of the 20th Maine on Little Round Top at Gettysburg. To many he is nothing less than a hero of legendary status. But there are those who believe that Chamberlain is little more than a fraud; a false hero of his own making. Are they right? Join us as we plunge in to this simmering controversy.
joshua lawrence chamberlain • 20th maine • twentieth maine • little round top • gettysburg
For more than a decade, few names from the Civil War have commanded as much attention, and respect, as that of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, vaunted commander of the 20th Maine on Little Round Top at Gettysburg. To many he is nothing less than a hero of legendary status. But there are those who believe that Chamberlain is little more than a fraud; a false hero of his own making. Are they right? Join us as we plunge in to this simmering controversy.
joshua lawrence chamberlain • 20th maine • twentieth maine • little round top • gettysburg
Charging into History: Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Gettysburg, Part II
Chamberlain's account of the fighting on Little Round Top was at odds with those of other participants. In Part II of our series we look at the major areas of disagreement.
joshua lawrence chamberlain • little round top • gettysburg • 20th maine • civil war
Chamberlain's account of the fighting on Little Round Top was at odds with those of other participants. In Part II of our series we look at the major areas of disagreement.
joshua lawrence chamberlain • little round top • gettysburg • 20th maine • civil war
Charging into History: Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Gettysburg, Part III
With all the conflicting accounts of the fighting on Little Round Top, how can we know what really happened? In Part III of our series on Chamberlain, we attempt a reconstruction of the famous charge as it might have taken place.
joshua lawrence chamberlain • 20th maine • little round top • gettysburg • civil war
With all the conflicting accounts of the fighting on Little Round Top, how can we know what really happened? In Part III of our series on Chamberlain, we attempt a reconstruction of the famous charge as it might have taken place.
joshua lawrence chamberlain • 20th maine • little round top • gettysburg • civil war
Charging into History: Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Gettysburg, Part IV
As we have seen, Chamberlain's account of the fighting on Little Round Top has some major flaws. Does this prove his critics right? Was Chamberlain nothing more than a self-made hero? The fourth and final article in our series has the answer.
joshua lawrence chamberlain • joshua chamberlain • jlc • 20th maine • twentieth maine
As we have seen, Chamberlain's account of the fighting on Little Round Top has some major flaws. Does this prove his critics right? Was Chamberlain nothing more than a self-made hero? The fourth and final article in our series has the answer.
joshua lawrence chamberlain • joshua chamberlain • jlc • 20th maine • twentieth maine
Devil's Den, Gettysburg
Apparitions appear, cameras jam, and visitors still meet mysterious guides on this dangerous rocky battlefield.
gettysburg • civil war • ghosts • devil's den • triangular field
Apparitions appear, cameras jam, and visitors still meet mysterious guides on this dangerous rocky battlefield.
gettysburg • civil war • ghosts • devil's den • triangular field
DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT HISTORY: GERONIMO: AN AMERICAN LEGEND, GETTYSBURG
A look at GERONIMO: AN AMERICAN LEGEND and GETTYSBURG, two historical films that, however they are at history, both fail as films.
movies • reviews • geronimo: an american legend • gettysburg
A look at GERONIMO: AN AMERICAN LEGEND and GETTYSBURG, two historical films that, however they are at history, both fail as films.
movies • reviews • geronimo: an american legend • gettysburg
Gettysburg Ghosts: An Introduction
At the Gettysburg battlefield Confederate snipers linger in the trees and soldiers still engage in combat. They are not re-enactors, but spirits of the dead.
gettysburg • civil war • devil's den • the angle • jeannie wade
At the Gettysburg battlefield Confederate snipers linger in the trees and soldiers still engage in combat. They are not re-enactors, but spirits of the dead.
gettysburg • civil war • devil's den • the angle • jeannie wade
Gettysburg: The Battle
The first of two articles on this charming little Pennsylvania town, concentrating on what it has to offer the Civil War buff.
gettysburg • battle • pennsylvania • civil war • robert e. lee
The first of two articles on this charming little Pennsylvania town, concentrating on what it has to offer the Civil War buff.
gettysburg • battle • pennsylvania • civil war • robert e. lee
Little Round Top, Gettysburg
The Union troops held the advantage on this hill, but both armies left plenty of ghosts behind.
civil war • little round top • gettysburg • pensylvania • devils den
The Union troops held the advantage on this hill, but both armies left plenty of ghosts behind.
civil war • little round top • gettysburg • pensylvania • devils den
The Triangular Field, Gettysburg
Soldiers who tried to cross this field were an easy target during battle. Today, the spirits of these men jam camera equiptment and create a lingering sense of sorrow.
ghost • haunt • paranormal • spirit • civil war
Soldiers who tried to cross this field were an easy target during battle. Today, the spirits of these men jam camera equiptment and create a lingering sense of sorrow.
ghost • haunt • paranormal • spirit • civil war
Sudden Cold and Sharpshooters: The Ghosts of Farnsworth House
Guests and staff members often experience ghostly activity at this 1810 era inn.
ghost • haunt • civil war • pennsylvania • gettysburg
Guests and staff members often experience ghostly activity at this 1810 era inn.
ghost • haunt • civil war • pennsylvania • gettysburg
The Flamboyant Daniel Sickles
A pre-war biography and battle critique of one of the most controversial and political figures of the Civil War.
united state • american • dan sickles • gettysburg • chancellorsville
A pre-war biography and battle critique of one of the most controversial and political figures of the Civil War.
united state • american • dan sickles • gettysburg • chancellorsville
The General Synod
The Pennsylvania Synod helped form the first loose coalition of synods with the formation of the General Synod. The General Synod would ministries that other Lutheran groups would emulate in coming years. The General Synod also had to struggle with language in the New World.
general synod • pennsylvania ministerium • gettysburg • lutheran • america
The Pennsylvania Synod helped form the first loose coalition of synods with the formation of the General Synod. The General Synod would ministries that other Lutheran groups would emulate in coming years. The General Synod also had to struggle with language in the New World.
general synod • pennsylvania ministerium • gettysburg • lutheran • america
Tim 'Ripper' Owens Interview
Interview with Tim "Ripper" Owens, the new lead singer of Iced Earth, who have just released the album <b>The Glorious Burden.</b>
tim owens • ripper owens • interview • iced earth • judas priest
Interview with Tim "Ripper" Owens, the new lead singer of Iced Earth, who have just released the album <b>The Glorious Burden.</b>
tim owens • ripper owens • interview • iced earth • judas priest
Two for February
This month I'd like to share two great Jean Fritz books that you can use while celebrating President's Day and the birthdays of two great American Presidents.
jean fritz • george washington • abraham lincoln • gettysburg address
This month I'd like to share two great Jean Fritz books that you can use while celebrating President's Day and the birthdays of two great American Presidents.
jean fritz • george washington • abraham lincoln • gettysburg address
The Presidency of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln's terms as President were dominated, of course, by the American Civil War. It is here that he earned his title as one of America's greatest Presidents.
presidency of abraham lincoln • american civil war • war between the states • emancipation proclamation • gettysburg address
Abraham Lincoln's terms as President were dominated, of course, by the American Civil War. It is here that he earned his title as one of America's greatest Presidents.
presidency of abraham lincoln • american civil war • war between the states • emancipation proclamation • gettysburg address
Abe Lincoln as Poet
The Great Emancipator, renowned for his poetic writings in the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address, did not restrict his scribbling to political tracts.
abe lincoln as poet • abraham lincoln • great emancipator • gettysburg address • my childhood’s home i see again
The Great Emancipator, renowned for his poetic writings in the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address, did not restrict his scribbling to political tracts.
abe lincoln as poet • abraham lincoln • great emancipator • gettysburg address • my childhood’s home i see again
Days out from Philadelphia
History, casinos, sea, shopping and a religious community that rejects the trappings of modern life can all be found on a day trip from Philadelphia.......
gettysburg • atlantic city • valley forge • king of prussia • lancaster county
History, casinos, sea, shopping and a religious community that rejects the trappings of modern life can all be found on a day trip from Philadelphia.......
gettysburg • atlantic city • valley forge • king of prussia • lancaster county
General George Pickett
Civil War General George Pickett lived an interesting life which took him from West Point, to a near-war with the British in Washington, to a famous Civil War battle.
pickett's charge • general george pickett • pig war • washington territory • battle of gettysburg
Civil War General George Pickett lived an interesting life which took him from West Point, to a near-war with the British in Washington, to a famous Civil War battle.
pickett's charge • general george pickett • pig war • washington territory • battle of gettysburg
George Armstrong Custer
The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals.
general george armstrong custer • military commander • seventh cavalry • battle of the little bighorn • civil war
The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals.
general george armstrong custer • military commander • seventh cavalry • battle of the little bighorn • civil war
Gods and Generals: A Review
Buoyed by the success of Gettysburg, Ted Turner brought the Civil War novel Gods and Generals to the Big Screen. It bombed. Here's why.
gods and generals • michael shaara • the killer angels • gettysburg • jeff shaara
Buoyed by the success of Gettysburg, Ted Turner brought the Civil War novel Gods and Generals to the Big Screen. It bombed. Here's why.
gods and generals • michael shaara • the killer angels • gettysburg • jeff shaara
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln was a tall, rugged man who made a huge impact on our country, even today. Teach your children about him with these lesson plan ideas and activities.
abraham lincoln kids • abraham lincoln facts • presidents lesson plan • homeschool lesson plans • white house
Abraham Lincoln was a tall, rugged man who made a huge impact on our country, even today. Teach your children about him with these lesson plan ideas and activities.
abraham lincoln kids • abraham lincoln facts • presidents lesson plan • homeschool lesson plans • white house
A Peachy Cool Dessert
Cool off this month with a slice of <b>Peachy Ice Cream Pie</b>. Featuring a coconut-and-graham cracker crust, a filling of peach and vanilla ice cream and a topping of raspberry sauce and fresh peach slices, this pie is a soothing remedy to a hot summer's day.
peaches • raspberries • peachy ice cream pie • peach ice cream • vanilla ice cream
Cool off this month with a slice of <b>Peachy Ice Cream Pie</b>. Featuring a coconut-and-graham cracker crust, a filling of peach and vanilla ice cream and a topping of raspberry sauce and fresh peach slices, this pie is a soothing remedy to a hot summer's day.
peaches • raspberries • peachy ice cream pie • peach ice cream • vanilla ice cream
Joshua Chamberlain: Professor, Soldier, and Statesman
Throughout his life, Chamberlain was a man of honor, conviction, courage, and strength. But not unlike the soldiers who are fighting for freedom and principles today, Chamberlain was not untouched by his war experiences. This article explores Joshua Chamberlain's life, from his beginnings in Brewer, Maine, through the Civil War era and its aftermath.
joshua chamberlain • brewer • maine • biography • gettysburg
Throughout his life, Chamberlain was a man of honor, conviction, courage, and strength. But not unlike the soldiers who are fighting for freedom and principles today, Chamberlain was not untouched by his war experiences. This article explores Joshua Chamberlain's life, from his beginnings in Brewer, Maine, through the Civil War era and its aftermath.
joshua chamberlain • brewer • maine • biography • gettysburg
Odd Little Ghost Stories
There is no shortage of strange ghost stories associated with the Civil War. This article is a small sampling of such tales.
ghost • spirit • haunt • civil war • stonewall jackson
There is no shortage of strange ghost stories associated with the Civil War. This article is a small sampling of such tales.
ghost • spirit • haunt • civil war • stonewall jackson
Taking Strength From the Past
One can draw strength from learning about the past. It can provide examples of courage and perseverance that can help us through the present.
civil war • cold harbor • gettysburg • genealogy • family history
One can draw strength from learning about the past. It can provide examples of courage and perseverance that can help us through the present.
civil war • cold harbor • gettysburg • genealogy • family history
Why is the Civil War Becoming So Popular?
american civil war • movies • television programs • tv shows • gettysburg
american civil war • movies • television programs • tv shows • gettysburg
Port Hudson Site of Longest Siege
Recognizing the need to protect the Mississippi River, Confederate forces chose Port Hudson, La., as their southernmost defense of the waterwway. It wasn't enough.
port hudson • la. • longest siege • american military history • battle of baton rouge
Recognizing the need to protect the Mississippi River, Confederate forces chose Port Hudson, La., as their southernmost defense of the waterwway. It wasn't enough.
port hudson • la. • longest siege • american military history • battle of baton rouge
Susquehanna River History
The river dates back to the Paleozoic Era and is a geologist's dream. It acted as a transportation corridor, and has provided the backdrop for countless historic events.
native americans • civil war • gettysburg • wrightsville • united states
The river dates back to the Paleozoic Era and is a geologist's dream. It acted as a transportation corridor, and has provided the backdrop for countless historic events.
native americans • civil war • gettysburg • wrightsville • united states
The Fourth of July In the Civil War
The United States has always used the Fourth of July celebrations as a means to celebrate what unites us. On July 4th Americans focus on the successes of their nation.
fourth of july • independence day • abraham lincoln • ulysses s. grant • robert e. lee
The United States has always used the Fourth of July celebrations as a means to celebrate what unites us. On July 4th Americans focus on the successes of their nation.
fourth of july • independence day • abraham lincoln • ulysses s. grant • robert e. lee
The Politics of Ulysses S. Grant
There has been much debate over the legacy of President Grant over the years, with some naming him among the worst, while others finding things to admire.
ulysses s. grant • american presidents • mexican-american war • zachary taylor • united states civil war
There has been much debate over the legacy of President Grant over the years, with some naming him among the worst, while others finding things to admire.
ulysses s. grant • american presidents • mexican-american war • zachary taylor • united states civil war
After Appomattox: What Became of “Billy Yank” and “Johnny Reb”?
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
CANADIANS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
Many people do not realize that 50,000 Canadians served in the American Civil War. Twenty-nine of these men received the Medal of Honour. Four Canadians were promoted to General in the Union Army.
canada • canadian • civil war • civil • war
Many people do not realize that 50,000 Canadians served in the American Civil War. Twenty-nine of these men received the Medal of Honour. Four Canadians were promoted to General in the Union Army.
canada • canadian • civil war • civil • war
George Armstrong Custer
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
Landmark Book Series
American history if full of interesting people, exciting stories and great adventures. In this series, you can meet some of these colorful characters, become involved in intriguing situations and enjoy exciting exploits.
books for kids • great books for kids • landmark series • abraham lincoln • thomas jefferson
American history if full of interesting people, exciting stories and great adventures. In this series, you can meet some of these colorful characters, become involved in intriguing situations and enjoy exciting exploits.
books for kids • great books for kids • landmark series • abraham lincoln • thomas jefferson
The Battle at Beecher’s Island, 1868, part 1
Major George Alexander Forsyth of the Ninth Cavalry and aides-de-camps, in 1868, to General Sheridan is authorized to raise a company of scouts from Forts Harker and Hayes, Kansas for a campaign against some Cheyenne, who had been raiding and killing across Kansas. Forsyth’s second in command is Lieutenant Frederick H. Beecher of the Third Infantry, a nephew of the famed Henry Ward Beecher.
george alexander forsyth • frederick h. beecher • cavalry • sheridan • harker
Major George Alexander Forsyth of the Ninth Cavalry and aides-de-camps, in 1868, to General Sheridan is authorized to raise a company of scouts from Forts Harker and Hayes, Kansas for a campaign against some Cheyenne, who had been raiding and killing across Kansas. Forsyth’s second in command is Lieutenant Frederick H. Beecher of the Third Infantry, a nephew of the famed Henry Ward Beecher.
george alexander forsyth • frederick h. beecher • cavalry • sheridan • harker
Tom Berenger - Good Looks and Charm
From commercials to movies, Berenger has become a major league actor and producer.
tom berenger • tv daytime drama one life to live • looking for mr goodbar • butch and sundance the early years 1979 • the dogs of war 1980
From commercials to movies, Berenger has become a major league actor and producer.
tom berenger • tv daytime drama one life to live • looking for mr goodbar • butch and sundance the early years 1979 • the dogs of war 1980
Why the South Lost or How the North Won?: Part 2
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america