Soldier Life
From Camp to the Battlefield
The experiences of soldiers in the wars that defined America demonstrate the sacrifices made for a new birth of freedom.
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10 Facts: The Continental Army
1. On June 14, 1775, the Continental Army was created. The Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia decided to establish an army for...
Equipment in the War of 1812
The equipment used during the War of 1812 was relatively similar to equipment used during the Revolutionary War. However, some technological...
The First Income Tax
This page discusses the enacting of the first Federal income tax laws.
What Hath We Here?
Initially you might wonder how “The Bard of Avon” — William Shakespeare (ca. 1564-1616) — possibly has a place in Civil War history. But once you...
Battling Monotony
The National Civil War Museum highlights how soldiers combated boredom in wartime camps.
Take Me Out to the Vintage Ball Game!
In Gettysburg, an annual festival brings the 1864 version of “base ball” to players and spectators alike to consider the history behind the great...
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