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2 days ago · Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers from both armies were casualties in the three-day battle, the most costly in US history. On November 19, President Lincoln used the dedication ceremony for the Gettysburg National Cemetery to honor the fallen Union soldiers and redefine the purpose of the war in his historic Gettysburg Address.
5 days ago · The Fight at Cemetery Hill. First day: In the week before the Battle of Gettysburg, Cemetery Hill had been occupied by Confederate cavalry under Lt. Col. Elijah V. White on June 26 and June 27, who captured several horses hidden by local citizens. Upon their departure to York County, Pennsylvania, the hill remained essentially free of military ...
23 hours ago · The 19th Annual Give It Up For Good Sale at Gettysburg College is Saturday, May 25; doors open at 7 a.m., sale ends at 11 a.m. in Hauser Field House, 265 W. Lincoln Ave. Admission is free ...
3 days ago · In 1975, photographic historian William Frassanito published his groundbreaking book on Gettysburg photographs titled Gettysburg: A Journey in Time. In his study of the “sharpshooter” photographs, Frassanito identified the body in its first location and estimated the body was moved 40 yards (later revised to 72 yards) to the stone barricade.
2 days ago · The Civil War’s Proportional Casualties. It’s estimated that there were 1.5 million casualties during the Civil War. General Robert E. Lee, who was a Confederate, incurred a higher number of ...
5 days ago · A trip to Gettysburg isn’t complete without a visit to the Gettysburg National Military Park. There are a variety of ways to explore the park including on foot, by car, with the help of an audio recording, accompanied by a park staff guide, or aboard the The Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours, which is what we chose.
23 hours ago · Day 15: Return to New York City. (Photo courtesy of Princess Cruises) There are 10 Historic America cruisetour options in 2025 which are on sale now. Departure dates are August 16, 23, and 30; September 6, 13, 20, and 27; and October 4, 11, and 18. Rates start at $4,529 per person. This new cruisetour option comes as the United States of ...
