July 1 - 3 marks the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the turning point ... biggest-ever gathering of civil war veterans. These pictures tell their story. The idea for the 50-year ...
from an abolitionist inviting you to sign a petition to end slavery to a musician playing taps on a battle-worn cornet. November 19 marks the anniversary of the dedication of the Soldiers’ National ...
one of the most famous speeches in United States history, at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery on this day in history, Nov. 19, 1863. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought between ...
A rare copy of the Gettysburg Address is now on display at the Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library in Springfield, Illinois. This handwritten version of the iconic speech, one of only five ...
It is noon on July 1, 1863. Confederate and Union forces have accidentally collided near the small Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg as the Southern soliders went looking for shoes. During the ...
the Gettysburg Diorama & History Center provides a terrific overview of Gettysburg's iconic battle. In fact, several said the facility's show is so informative that they recommend heading here ...