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Civil War Rations: “Food”? The Civil War rations that soldiers received as their daily allowance of food were often unappealing and unhealthy. As is the case with major food manufacturers today, the government on both sides focused on filling the men rather than giving them energy to travel and fight. That objective often failed due […]

Civil War Bonnets, Hats and Hair Styles for Victorian Women Civil War bonnets and hats were not just decorative accessories. It was important for Victorian ladies to keep a fair complexion — quite the opposite of our tanning lotion now! During the United States Civil War hats were required for ladies in church. Some conservative […]

Gettysburg Bed and Breakfasts Try the Gettysburg bed and breakfasts, and you won’t be disappointed! There are different types of places to stay. Some are more private than others are, but all are intimate and offer a unique way to experience the area during your Gettysburg vacation. The most famous bed and breakfast Gettysburg offers […]

For such a significant site in the bloodiest war in the United States, the Gettysburg battlefields today are incredibly peaceful and picturesque. The Gettysburg National Military Park covers 5,700 acres! Civil War Facts It’s hard to imagine the Civil War tactics of over 172,000 men gathering in and around this little town with a population […]

Gettysburg Battle by Randy Hart (Franklin, PA) First, second, third July 1863, living remains today are the witness tree, It was Jonny reb against Billy yank, Spangler’s spring is where they drank. As day one ended the confederates were winning, but Buford and the rest done their job by delaying. More troops arrived for both […]

Civil War Food American Civil War food played an important role in the lives of traveling soldiers and those who remained at home. It has an important role in my life, too! Food is a basic necessity. It served as the most important medicine of the Civil War. Both soldiers marching in war and those […]