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 ...

However, this is not necessarily accurate, particularly as such figures are almost never available for the specific date of a battle. In the case of the Gettysburg Campaign, Union "Present for Duty" ...

Caring for a historic painting that is 142 years old, 12 tons in weight, four stories tall, and longer than a football field ...

“And it was one hell of a ... actual toilet was slim). “Gettysburg was the turning point of the Civil War,” says Burns. “It’s this extraordinary three-day battle in a place that has ...

The Battle of Gettysburg is a moving, original account of the great climatic confrontation—the turning point in the War Between the states. Unique in its perspective, this program tells the ...

How brilliant a military leader are you? One of the most important battles of the U.S. Civil War -- and indeed of all U.S. history -- was the battle of Gettysburg. During the three days of July 1 ...

The park will offer free guided walks between July 1-3 that follow the battle ... Monday marks the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. This three-day battle is often considered the ...

This week marks the 154th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg ... we would not be the nation we are today. July 1 had been a brutal day for the Union Army of the Potomac.

Other notable features include both historic structures and contemporary facilities that help modern-day visitors understand the rich history of Gettysburg’s hallowed ... enjoy it in any month. The ...

The narrated audio tour follows the Battle of Gettysburg chronologically ... through Monday seasonally, with one morning and one afternoon departure each day. Tourgoers must be at least 14 ...

Since the battle took place on July 1, 2 and 3 of 1863 ... you’re wrong. One of Gettysburg’s most famous events is the Remembrance Day Parade that is held on the Saturday closest to November ...