Gettysburg Then and Now Map This map shows where photographers captured images across the Gettysburg battlefield within days of the fighting. Each point gives you a direct link between a historic view and its position on the ground. You will see how photographers...
Over Easter break, my daughter and I had the chance to explore one of Charleston’s hidden historic gems—Fort Moultrie, located on Sullivan’s Island. While Fort Sumter often gets the spotlight as the site where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, Fort Moultrie...
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...
