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Learning about the “Trough Rock” in Gettysburg with CJ

July 14, 2011

Here is a video of my son CJ teaching us about one of the less popular sites in Gettysburg known as the “Trough Rock”. This rock is located in the “Slaughter Pen” or “Valley of Death” near Devil’s Den.     Here is the photo of the horse drinking from the rock: Here is a [...]

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Teaching the Civil War Podcast Episode 3

June 18, 2011

      This is the third episode of my new podcast. I hope the quality is better (I’m still playing with the settings) and that you enjoy listening. In this episode I discuss a my upcoming ISTE presentation, a Civil War Reenactment, Civil War Sallie and a family trip to Gettysburg. Feedback on the [...]

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Unknown Graves in the Soldiers National Cemetery

June 5, 2011

Here is a video of my son Josh learning about the the 979 Unknown Soldier’s National Cemetery in Gettysburg     Sarah is reading from THE COMPLETE GETTYSBURG GUIDE by JD Petruzzi  

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Gettysburg Soldier’s National Cemetery

June 3, 2011

Here is a video of my daughter Sarah (aka @civilwarsallie) learning about the Soldier’s National Cemetery in Gettysburg     Sarah is reading from THE COMPLETE GETTYSBURG GUIDE by JD Petruzzi  

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Gettysburg Generals Hancock and Reynolds

June 1, 2011

Here is a video of my son CJ learning about the monuments to General Hancock and Reynolds in Gettysburg   CJ is reading from THE COMPLETE GETTYSBURG GUIDE by JD Petruzzi  

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History Channel Movie on Gettysburg

May 21, 2011

On Monday, May 30, 2011, the History Channel will air a new Civil War film on Gettysburg.  This film is produced by Tony and Ridley Scott.  The trailer for the movie looks good so this is something that I am looking forward to watching.  If you are teaching the Civil War at this time of [...]

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Digital Historical Newspapers

May 9, 2011

While browsing my Delicious feed the other day, I came across the HistoryBuff.com website and found it very interesting and thought I’d share.  HistoryBuff.com is providing digitized versions of newspapers from throughout history.  According the the website the “site focuses primarily on HOW news of major, and not so major, events in American history were [...]

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Civil War Institute Blog

April 14, 2011

Another email that I received and thought I’d share.  This is from the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College.

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CSI Gettysburg: Confederate Sharpshooter

January 25, 2011

Here is a screencast that I did for you on using primary sources to get your students to act like historians. Until next time…

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Becoming information literate

January 6, 2011

In light of the recent Virginia text book controversy I wanted to tell you about the book Gettysburg: A Battlefield Atlas which I picked up at a local yard sale. I am always eager to read a book about the battle and this small book looked interesting and it was cheap. This 103 page book [...]

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Teaching the Gettysburg Address Part 2

November 20, 2010

In Part 1 of of this series we started to look at some of the key words and concepts in the Gettysburg Address.  Let’s continue our exploration by looking for some deeper meanings.  Let’s begin again with the Wordle of Mr. Lincoln’s Famous speech: If you look at the Wordle, the larger and bolder words [...]

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Teaching the Gettysburg Address Part 1

November 18, 2010

I have talked about the Gettysburg Address in the past but during the 2010 Civil War Preservation Trust Teacher’s Institute I attended a session by Mr. Chuck Teague on Teaching the Gettysburg Address.  He has graciously given me permission to share some of his presentation with you.  This is the first of a three part [...]

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Gettysburg Rock Carvings with CJ

September 27, 2010

During a recent trip to Gettysburg with my sons, we took along my copy of The Complete Gettysburg Guide and went searching for some rock carvings on the battlefield.  The following is a collection of videos of my son CJ telling us about the carvings that we found. Part 1: Big Round Top Part 2: [...]

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Watch Gettysburg Battlefield walks on PCN

July 2, 2010

The Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) will be showing it’s annual coverage of ranger led battlefield walks on July 1 – 5. These shows can also be watched live using the PCN Online Link from their website. The complete list of walks is available at: http://www.pcntv.com/battlewalks2010pr.html Additionally, you can also view clips from previous years’ walks [...]

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Great Source for modern Gettysburg Photographs

July 1, 2010

As you know, I love looking at Civil War era photographs and I have discussed the site Virtual Civil War before.  Mike Lynaugh is a professional photographer who has created a collection of photographs of Civil War battlefields and reenactments know as Virtual Civil War. And on this the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, [...]

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Gettysburg Cyclorama

June 22, 2010

The Gettysburg Cyclorama, officially known as the “Battle of Gettysburg” Cyclorama, is a 360 degree circular painting that depicts Pickett’s Charge on July 3, 1863. According to the Gettysburg National Military Park, it’s one of the last remaining cycloramas in the United States. The Gettysburg Cyclorama was created by the French artist Paul Philippoteaux. Starting [...]

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Civil War Professional Development to be Hosted by The Civil War Preservation Trust

April 16, 2010

Discussion of the urgent need to provide teachers with the tools necessary to effectively teach the American Civil War is hardly new.  The study of history is at risk and with it invaluable reading, writing, and problem solving skills.  As part of our mission, the Civil War Preservation Trust strives to expand knowledge and appreciation [...]

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So many statistics….So little time

December 29, 2009

According to John Busey’s “These Honored Dead: The Union Casualties at Gettysburg”, the following is a list of the number of soldiers killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Army Of the Potomac : New York 978 Pennsylvania 745 Massachusetts 200 Michigan 200 US Regulars 182 Ohio 139 Maine 119 Wisconsin 105 Indiana 96 New Jersey [...]

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Image of Lincoln at Gettysburg

November 19, 2009

Since I have posted on The Gettysburg Address in the past, I thought I would share this USA Today headline article about a “new” image of Abe Lincoln at Gettysburg being found at the Library of Congress. The story discusses how an amateur historian was looking at photographs of the famous Gettysburg Address and found [...]

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The Complete Gettysburg Guide

November 10, 2009

I recently received a copy of The Complete Gettysburg Guide by J.D. Petruzzi and Steven Stanley and I wanted to share my thoughts on the book.   To begin, this is by far one of the best guides to the Battle of Gettysburg that I have read.  In addition to detailing the three days of the [...]

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