by TeachCivilWar | May 29, 2011 | Civil War Related Primary Sources, Miscellaneous Civil War topics
Headquarters, Grand Army of the Republic Washington, D.C., May 5, 1868 I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion,...
by TeachCivilWar | May 21, 2011 | Civil War Related Videos, Miscellaneous Civil War topics
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...
by TeachCivilWar | May 18, 2011 | Miscellaneous Civil War topics
Recently I had the opportunity to judge at the Pennsylvania State National History Day Competition at Millersville University. What a great couple of days! It was exciting walking around campus seeing students talking about history. There were...
by TeachCivilWar | Apr 26, 2011 | Miscellaneous Civil War topics
This is weird… In 2007, I took the “Which Civil War General Are You?” Quiz and scored: You scored as General Ambrose Burnside, The good news is, you’re considered a person of scrupulous honor and well liked by no less a personage than Abe...
by TeachCivilWar | Apr 24, 2011 | Miscellaneous Civil War topics
Just a quick note to wish all of my readers a very Blessed Easter.
by TeachCivilWar | Apr 17, 2011 | Miscellaneous Civil War topics
Here is an old press release that I found and thought I’d share from the PA Civil War 150th committee. In 2011, the Pennsylvania Civil War Road Show will travel to 22 counties across the state to share the incredible personal stories of Pennsylvania’s men,...
