The Battle of Gettysburg, too, was explicitly a family affair. Many families sent soldiers who fought on opposite sides, ...

Estimates of the number of men engaged at Gettysburg vary widely ... In the Union service these may be summarized as: Normally, accounts of Civil War battles rely for the numbers of troops rather ...

Once we got home, I would deploy my troops on the floor of my bedroom and refight Pickett’s Charge, the failed Confederate assault on the Union lines that served as the bloody climax of the Battle of ...

Saturday marks the 154th anniversary of one of the turning points in American history - the start of the Battle of Gettysburg. Over three days, Union troops held off Confederate soldiers ...

It is noon on July 2, 1863. Your most trusted general, James Longstreet, has arrived bringing with him two full divisions of troops. They have been marching all morning and can now be committed to ...

The Historical Society of Carroll County will host the discussion, The Gettysburg Campaign in Carroll County presented by ...

Whether you’re interested in the Civil War or just looking for a scenic drive through ... November 19 marks the anniversary of the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg where ...

The three days of conflict at Gettysburg resulted in 51,000 ... in 1860 180,000 — Number of African American soldiers that served in the Civil War 1 in 5 — Average death rate for all Civil ...

It was frequently used by Union and Confederate troops during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Although a few travelers warn that this bridge is a little challenging to find, many say seeing it ...

The Shriver House Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg.

History buffs with an interest in everything from ancient civilizations to the Civil War to world leaders will likely love perusing the exhibits at the Gettysburg Museum of History. Inside this ...