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Exploring Math and Statistics Through the Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most significant battles of the Civil War, provides a wealth of historical information that can be transformed into engaging math lessons for students. By analyzing the numbers and statistics surrounding the battle, educators can...
The Revenue Act of 1861
Today in 1861, President Lincoln signed the Revenue Act, introducing a federal income tax. Facing financial challenges in prosecuting the Civil War, Lincoln and Congress reached an agreement to levy a 3 percent tax on annual incomes exceeding $800. In March of...
Two New Gettysburg Rock Carving Videos
Family Fun Finding Rock Carvings in Gettysburg National Military Park The kids had the Monday after Easter off and it was a beautiful day so we packed a lunch and headed to Gettysburg for the day. While there, we did a lot of walking around Devil's Den, Little...
Touring Gettysburg with Students and Their iPads
I recently had the opportunity to lead a group of students on a trip to Gettysburg. The original plan was to take the Seniors and visit Little Round Top and Devil's Den. My role was to talk to the students about the fighting at Devils Den and another teacher...
Exploring the Rose Farm with Google Earth
I am often asked about where the Rose Woods is in Gettysburg and how others can find it when they visit. Well, I took a few minutes and created a video showing you exactly where the Rose Woods is in Gettysburg and where you can find the famous photographs of the...
Savannah Historic Newspapers Archive
The Digital Library of Georgia has released the Savannah Historic Newspapers Archive online. This is way cool to access these primary sources. The following is a press release: The Digital Library of Georgia is pleased to announce the...
History of Confederate Flags and a Giveaway
The following is a guest post from Michael Cronin who is the Founder and CEO of Gettysburg Flag Works --------------------------------- When we think of American flags, “red, white and blue” is probably the first thing that comes to mind. When it comes to civil...
Antietam YouTube Videos
With the upcoming 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Antietam you might want to go check out their YouTube Channel and learn more about the battle. Here is one that provides an overview of the events of September 17, 1862: ...