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Sullivan Ballou’s Last Letter
On this Valentine's Day, we remember the eloquent words of Major Sullivan Ballou whose last letter was written to his wife leading up to the battle at First Bull Run and found on his dead body after the battle. Sullivan Ballou was a prosperous attorney at the...
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The HomeFront: Women and the Civil War
The roles women played during the Civil War have only recently been given the same respect as famous generals and battles. If we look in the context of this time period, the woman was considered the light of the hearth and home. Upon her fell the duty of managing the...
Civil War Artillery
Park Rangers at the numerous Civil War battlefields are a wealth of information. Unfortunately, it is difficult (if not impossible) and expensive for classes of students to venture out to a Civil War battlefield. So, how about bringing a Park Ranger to your classroom?...
Election Day in 1860 & 1864
The following are from The Lincoln Log which shows the daily activities of President Lincoln. Tuesday, November 6, 1860. -- Springfield, IL Lincoln spends most of it at his state house office. About 3 P.M. he walks quietly to polling place in courthouse. Crowd gives...
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PA State Archives Civil War Flag Collection
Exploring Pennsylvania's Civil War Flags Civil War flags have some of the richest history and stories. Ever read stories of how Civil War soldiers and color bearers would defend their regimental flags at all costs? Stories of heroism and bravery that are beyond...