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Flags of the Civil War The various flags of the Civil War played an important role. A color guard marched into every battle and accompanied generals as they rode on horseback. Battlefield communication was by a horseback rider messenger, and in the smoky hazy of gunpowder, Civil War flags helped the messengers and troops see […]

Fields Of Red by Richard Somes (Cheyenne, Wyoming) It had been the rule, it seemed like law – since man’s time here on earth. Man would enslave man; they say it centered on some men’s worth.The world had always taken slaves; twas the natural law you see.Slavery was the rule – it would be for […]

Gettysburg National Cemetery by Norm Powell (Novi, Michigan) Cemetery at Sunset I took this photograph on my last visit during October of 2009. When visiting the hallowed ground of Gettysburg, trying to capture the essence of what it is and what it means, is a very difficult task. After visiting many of the sights, I […]

Gettysburg Mourns by Paul Harris (Rochester, Illinois, U.S.A.) Gettysburg Mourns Once the drum rolls echoed hereAnd bugles sharp call cut the airThe devil had his way againWhen good men fought good men Pastures green once sewed with seedNow the stage for evil deedsCanon shot has scarred the landAnother touch of the devils hand Some say […]

Gettysburg Morning by Paul Harris (Rochester, Illinois) Gettysburg Morning The third day came and all is calmThe birds begin to singNature claims her fields againAnd blessed us with a breeze Lying here in sweet green grassI watch the morning skyAs sunlight oh so slowlyCreeps into the night Lifeless forms around meThe men from my hometownHow […]

Gettysburg Horseback Riding The best place to go for Gettysburg horseback riding is the National Riding Stable at Artillery Ridge Camping Resort. You can bring your own horse or use one of theirs to take one or two hour Gettysburg tours with a trailmaster. The tour rides across the battleground from day 2 and day […]