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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.
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Gettysburg: The Presidents
Gettysburg has rewards for the Presidential buff as well, and it's not simply a bunch of Lincolniana.
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Lincoln Slept in the David Wills House
When Abraham Lincoln arrived in Gettysburg, Pa., he needed a place to stay for the night and finish his short speech that would become known as "The Gettysburg Address."
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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.
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Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
President Abraham Lincoln's stops in Gettysburg are part of The Journey Through Hallowed Ground.
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Tourism Pros to Volunteer in Gettysburg, PA
Tourism professionals will volunteer time and muscle at Spangler Farm in Gettysburg, Pa., this spring during the 7th Annual Tourism Cares for America project.
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On the Way to Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg may be the most-famous battle of the Civil War, but it was nearly fought 12 miles south in the small Maryland town of Emmitsburg
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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.
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Ewell at Gettysburg (Part I)

Ewell At Gettysburg (Part II)

Ewell at Gettysburg (Part III)

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.
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Dobbin House is As Old As the United States
While the Founding Fathers were working to build a nation in Philadelphia in 1776, in south-central Pennsylvania, Rev. Alexander Dobbin was building his house.
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Sudden Cold and Sharpshooters: The Ghosts of Farnsworth House
Guests and staff members often experience ghostly activity at this 1810 era inn.
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The Flamboyant Daniel Sickles
A pre-war biography and battle critique of one of the most controversial and political figures of the Civil War.
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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.
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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>
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Vintage Train Trips in Central Pennsylvania
Experience the romance of rail travel on historic trains powered by vintage steam locomotives and powerful diesel engines in central Pennsylvania.
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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.......
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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.
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Civil War Horses
Army horsemasters were helpless to halt the misery of Federal and Confederate horses. Equine casualties were great on both sides.
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Why is the Civil War Becoming So Popular?
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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.
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Civil War Films
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George Armstrong Custer
The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals.
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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.
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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.
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Ghosts and Spirits
A few of the lesser known ghostly haunts for your travel enjoyment.
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Pet Friendly Hotels Hershey PA
Hershey, Pennsylvania is a family friendly destination for chocolate lovers. Pet friendly hotels welcome the family dog or cat to stay in guest accommodations.
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Time Traveling: Planning Your Next Civil War Visit, Part I
When you start making summer vacation plans this year, why not include a visit to one or more war-related sites along the way? This article series will try to give you a few ideas to help you get started in planning a Civil War visit.
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The Battle of St. Albans...Vermont
The story of a little known and even less talked about "battle" of the Civil War.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Susquehanna River
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.
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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.
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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.
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Building Railroads Across Maryland
While the Western Maryland Railway lived in the shadow of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, it had its own success.
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Interview with a Ghost Hunter
This is an interview with the researcher Jim Eaton, from Ghoststudy.com.
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Places That Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower Lived
Thirty-fourth president Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, called many places home. These places included numerous Army bases and, of course, the White House.
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Robert E. Lee's Mistakes
Civil War, Battle of Antietam, Robert E. Lee, George McClellan
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Using Apostrophes Correctly
Any reader of the this article that doesn't see the errors in the subtitle could stand a refresher in how to use apostrophes.
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Television Programs Pay Tribute To Memorial Day
Over the years television has aired many fine programs which detail the sacrafices made by those who have died in battle. Suite101 looks at some of the best of these programs.
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The Life of Ulysses S Grant
Late in the administration of President Johnson, General Ulysses S Grant argued with the President and in doing so; found himself aligned with the Radical Republicans.
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Barack Obama's Historic Inauguration
At Barack Obama's historic inauguration on January 20, 2009, he will be sworn-in on the West Front of the US Capitol, facing both the Washington and Lincoln Memorials.
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Italians and the American Civil War
The participation of Italian soldiers and volunteers during the American civil war could have been more relevant if General Garibaldi had accepted to lead them.
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More Essential Soundtrack Music for Autumn
In Autumn, a piece of lovely orchestral music is like a mug of hot cider: sweet, warm, and delicious. Here are eleven more such lovely cues from famous film scores.
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Ironies and Interesting Tales of the Civil War
Some interesting and ironic tales of the Civil War
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Liberia House: Survivor of the War, Part I
While the last living witness to the American Civil War passed on many years ago, there are still silent witnesses among us from that era with a story to tell. Such is the case with Liberia House, a witness to some largely overlooked history and a survivor of two major battles near Manassas, Virginia. Please join us as guest-author Eileen Murphy relates the history behind this stately old Virginia manor.
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One Nation Under God
A discussion of the whether the phrase "under God" is unconstitutional in the context of recitation as part of the Pledge of Allegiance.
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