by beeghleytech | Dec 5, 2023 | Civil War Related Primary Sources
On December 5, 1863, a mere fortnight following President Lincoln’s iconic Gettysburg Address at the National Cemetery Dedication, a striking sketch graced the front page of “Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.” This sketch captures the...
by TeachCivilWar | Nov 19, 2023 | Civil War Related Primary Sources, Famous Civil War People
“The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.” This simple sentence was spoken on November 19, 1863, by President Abraham Lincoln when he gave the now-famous Gettysburg Address and it reminds us of how...
by TeachCivilWar | Nov 18, 2023 | Famous Civil War Locations, Famous Civil War People
On November 18, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln journeyed to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for the dedication of the newly established National Cemetery, dedicated to the Union soldiers who had bravely fought and perished during the battle in July. The president’s...
by beeghleytech | Oct 15, 2023 | Teaching the Civil War
On October 15, 1863, David Wills posted advertisements across Gettysburg for contractors to remove the dead from the battlefield. He asked for a sealed proposal and a price for those interested in two job opportunities. The first was to identify and disinter the Union...
by beeghleytech | Sep 25, 2023 | Famous Civil War Locations
Gettysburg National Military Park is renowned for its role in the American Civil War, hosting the famous Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. But beyond its military significance, the park holds another layer of history in the form of rock carvings. These...