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The Historic Eisenhower Farm The Eisenhower Farm was purchased by President Dwight D. Eisenhower as a retirement property before he considered running for office. While he served at the White House, it was used as a weekend getaway since it is only 8 minutes away from Camp David by helicopter. Ike and Mamie Eisenhower entertained […]

Dobbin House Tavern by Brenda (Finksburg, MD) My family group chose to eat lunch at the historic Dobbin House on Steinwehr Avenue. Lunches are served in the lower level of the building which has served as a tavern. The small room has a bar and tables. They do not take reservations so you are seated […]

Dobbin House Pub by Pat (Hanover) I’ve been here 3 times and it is execellent. It’s always crowded and the food is always nice and hot. I love the atmosphere because it looks like you are back in 1865. Click here to post comments Join in and write your own page! It’s easy to do. […]

Devils Den in Gettysburg The large stone outcropping of granite boulders known as Devils Den in Gettysburg is a well-loved tourist spot for ghost hunters and playful children, although Gettysburg national park regulations prohibit dangerous climbing. It always feels cool and damp there between the rocks, no matter how hot the day is, so it’s […]

Confederate Infantry by Paul Harris (Northern Virginia) Photo of a rifle demonstration at Bull Run Park. There are more at www.civilwar150photos.organdwww.oakhillstudio.org Click here to post comments Join in and write your own page! It’s easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Civil War Clothing Photos.

Confederate Civil War Uniforms The Confederate Civil War uniforms were anything but uniform in color and style since they were homemade and dyed by different methods. For uniforms of the Civil war, officers and some Conferederate soldiers wore grey, but the majority wore mixed shades of brown and khaki, earning crazy rebels the nickname “butternuts” […]