by TeachCivilWar | Jul 6, 2024 | Famous Civil War People
Cornelia Hancock was a 23-year-old Quaker woman from Salem, NJ, who demonstrated extraordinary courage and compassion during the American Civil War. When she heard about the horrific battle at Gettysburg, she decided to help the soldiers. Many of her neighbors and...
by TeachCivilWar | Jul 5, 2024 | Famous Civil War People
Title: Tillie Pierce: A Witness to History – A Teenage Girl’s Account of the Battle of Gettysburg In the annals of history, there are those whose voices echo through time, shining a light on the darkest moments of humanity. Tillie Pierce, a remarkable...
by TeachCivilWar | Feb 6, 2024 | Miscellaneous Civil War topics
During the Civil War, many regiments had mascots to lift their spirits and provide a sense of companionship during the difficult and often terrifying days of battle. One such mascot was Sallie, a Staffordshire Terrier who became the beloved pet of the 11th...
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...
