"A Useless Sacrifice"
Pettigrew and Trimble's Confederate divisions also fought in Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. This article re-examines these often...
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The Fight for Cumberland Gap
The Cumberland Gap is located in the heart of the Appalachian mountains and touches three states: Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. During the Civil...
The Art of War
Despite its cruelty, war and its struggles have been well-documented and explored by artists in an effort to understand the true motives of violence...
Custer’s Stand at East Cavalry Field
Learn about the spirited cavalry engagement that unfolded almost four miles east of Gettysburg on the afternoon of July 3, 1863.
Warrior Legacy: Meeting Again Under Blue and Gray
In July 1913, more than 53,000 veterans descended on Gettysburg for a four-day reunion event marking the 50th anniversary of the battle. Learn more...
Charge of the 1st Minnesota
Learn about the 1st Minnesota's involvement at the Battle of Gettysburg, from their famous charge on July 2 to Longstreet’s July 3 assault against the...
Hot Lead in the Peach Orchard
Learn about the Peach Orchard, a frequently overlooked battle at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863.
The Capture of Devil’s Den
Learn more about Devil's Den, one of Gettysburg’s most terrible infantry fights fought on July 2, 1863.
Flank Attack at Barlow’s Knoll
Learn about Barlow's Knoll, a flank attack during the Battlefield of Gettysburg that passed through the Almshouse (poor house) complex — a site where...
Forging a Path to Preservation at Lee’s Headquarters
From battle to bulldozers, the Gettysburg landmark has witnessed a whirlwind of change in its 189 years.
Battle Flags of New Market Heights: History and Conservation
Flags were a sacred emblem during the Civil War. Take a behind-the-scene look at the restoration of the 4th USCT Regimental Flag which flew at New...