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...
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...
Battle of Antietam Survivor Recalls the Action The Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland, holds a significant place in American history as a pivotal moment during the Civil War. It marked a crucial confrontation between the Union...
Google Map of Gettysburg Photographs I frequently share images from the Library of Congress as part of blog posts, presentations or via social media. One of the other things that my family and I like to do is to take original photographs of the Battle of...
Recently a friend of mine asked me to do a Then and Now overlay of some dead Confederate soldiers who were buried in the Rose Farm at Gettysburg. Based on some previous research, he was seeking out the original location where these brave soldiers were buried and...
I had an opportunity to spend some time in Gettysburg during the 150th anniversary celebration. What a very cool experience to be in that historic spot at that time. I really can’t explain it but even though we, as a family, go there about once a...
