and totally up my alley. So, when Destination Gettysburg invited me on a Christmas in Gettysburg press trip, I drove in a day early just so I could visit this unusual museum. The Civil War Tails ...

Caring for a historic painting that is 142 years old, 12 tons in weight, four stories tall, and longer than a football field ...

Jeffords, however, would not recover, becoming the highest-ranking officer to die of a bayonet wound in the Civil War. This week marks the 154th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg ...

Estimates of the number of men engaged at Gettysburg vary widely ... In the Union service these may be summarized as: Normally, accounts of Civil War battles rely for the numbers of troops rather ...

Considered the turning point of the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was also the bloodiest, amassing an estimated 51,000 casualties. The three-day conflict took place in July 1863 at what is ...

Whether you’re interested in the Civil War or just looking for a scenic drive through vibrant downtowns and bucolic countryside, Gettysburg and its surroundings will immerse you in American history.

"Incidents of the war: A harvest of death." The three days of conflict at Gettysburg resulted in 51,000 casualties, making it the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. Courtesy: Library of Congress ...

In addition to offering demonstrations with Civil War historians at Gettysburg National Military Park's battlefield every weekend from April through October, visitors can enjoy alfresco dining at ...