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4 days ago · Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, toward the end of which he was appointed the overall commander of the Confederate States Army. He led the Army of Northern Virginia —the Confederacy's most powerful army—from 1862 until its surrender in 1865, earning a ...
- 1829–1861 (U.S.), 1861–1865 (C.S.)
3 days ago · May 21, 2024 by Gettysburg Connection News Team. Visit the Adams County Historical Society and Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum for more than a week of exclusive programs commemorating the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Most programs are free and open to the public. Advanced registration is appreciated but not required for ...
4 days ago · On June 26, a division of Confederate troops occupied the Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg, strategically placed at a crossroads. The troops, under the command of Maj. Gen. Jubal Early , burned a few railroad cars and a covered bridge and laid waste the telegraph lines and rail lines leading into the town, then left.
4 days ago · The site of the epic three-day battle between Union and Confederate forces in July 1863, this small Pennsylvania town is inundated with visitors every year, approximately 1 million of whom come to walk some part of Gettysburg’s roughly 6,000-acre national battlefield park that’s dotted with more than 1,400 monuments and memorials.
1 day ago · 3.1. 7 Ratings. Gettysburg. Immerse yourself in the historic Seminary Ridge Trail with this self-guided walking tour. Experience the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg and learn from the perspectives of generals, soldiers, and civilians. Duration: 30 minutes. Cancellation: 1 day learn more.
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- May 4, 2024
- Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, 17325, Pennsylvania
3 days ago · The Fight at Big & Little Round Top. July 1-3, 1863 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. • Day 1 • Day 2 • Day 3 • Battle for Big Round Top & Little Round Top • Battle for Culp's Hill •. • Battle for Cemetery Hill • Battle for Cemetery Ridge • Battle for Devil's Den •. • Battle for the Wheatfield • Battle for the Peach Orchard ...
1 day ago · The Emancipation Proclamation, officially Proclamation 95, [2] [3] was a presidential proclamation and executive order issued by United States President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War.
