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Herdegen Named Chairman of Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Commission

It seems every state that was a stakeholder in the Civil War has made announcements regarding sesquicentennial activities.  Wisconsin is taking it seriously.  They have appointed historian and author, Lance Herdegen, as chairman of the Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Commission.  Herdegen authored … Continue reading

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Our Gettysburg Legacy – A Must See Video

Today, the Pennsylvania Gaming Commission held a hearing on the proposed casino in Gettysburg.  The fight is definitely not over and the Civil War Preservation Trust needs your support to fight this abomination.  There is no reason to build this … Continue reading

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The Battle of Gettysburg – 147th Anniversary

This is the 147th anniversary of the close of the Battle of Gettysburg.  It is also the 147th anniversary of the “interview” between CSA Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton and US Major General Ulysses S. Grant at Vicksburg, Mississippi.  On … Continue reading

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Historians Come Out Against Gaming in Gettysburg

The Civil War Preservation Trust issued the following press release today.  It is good to see so many people coming out against the proposed Gettysburg casino.  The idea of a casino within a mile of our most famous battlefield is … Continue reading

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News From the Civil War Preservation Trust: Most Endangered Battlefields

Recently the Civil War Preservation Trust released its list of the most endangered Civil War battlefields.  It should be no surprise that the Gettysburg and the Wilderness battlefields lead the list –  however, there are some new additions this year.  … Continue reading

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Interview with Scott L. Mingus, Sr. – author of “The Louisiana Tigers in the Gettysburg Campaign”

I recently finished reading Scott L. Mingus’ newest book, “The Louisiana Tigers in the Gettysburg Campaign: June-July 1863.”  I am a fan of Scott Mingus.  My first experience with one of his excellent narratives was a year  ago, when I … Continue reading

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Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address

Today is the 146th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln delivering a “few appropriate remarks” at the dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.  When Lincoln received an invitation, from David Wills, to attend the dedication, he believed it was an … Continue reading

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Gettysburg National Military Park – Rehabilitation Update

As a follow up to my recent article, “Gettysburg National Military Park – A Study In Contrasts,” I received an update today on the ongoing battlefield rehabilitation efforts at Gettysburg National Military Park.  Sent to me by Katie Lawhon, of the … Continue reading

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Gettysburg National Military Park – A Study In Contrasts

Earlier this month, I was fortunate enough to have business in New Jersey.  This provided all the incentive necessary for me to take a day off of work to visit Gettysburg.  Less than two hours from Philadelphia, Gettysburg is easy to visit.  It amazes … Continue reading

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Gettysburg Photo Update

Over the past week, I have been working diligently to catalog, and label, nearly 650 pictures from my most recent trips to Gettysburg National Military Park.  As I mentioned in an earlier blog article, I have decided to include most … Continue reading

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