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1864 Event at the Bingham Waggoner Estate by Jason Wade (Kansas City, MO) I made this dress for a good friend of mine. It was a challenge, but a very rewarding challenge. It is based on an 1864 plate from Frank Leslie’s Magazine. Comments for 1864 Event at the Bingham Waggoner Estate Average Rating Click […]

Gettysburg Civil War Art I’m sure that nearly everyone has seen Civil War art portraying the Battle of Gettysburg. Since photographs of the day could not capture live action, many paintings and prints illustrate the dramatic events. Historical Artwork Civil War political cartoons were popular during that era. Some were comical, but others were very […]

Women of the Civil War-Merciful Angels of Healing and Death by Lily (H.) The War has begun on April 12, 1861. No turning back, no regrets.Soldiers think of the grim smile of LincolnAnd the beaming smirk of DavisAs they march to the beat of the solemn brass drum. Tough men,Strong men,Proud men march with their […]

Your Brash and Wild Sister by Zoe Female Civil War Soldier My fellow comrades, By now I think of each of you as brothers,But now you know that I am not your brother,Instead your brash and wild sisterWho managed to deceive all of you. Don’t feel sorrow or embarrassment,For I know that you all had […]

Abraham Lincoln Biography You don’t need to read an Abraham Lincoln biography to appreciate the man, but understanding some basic facts about Abraham Lincoln and his role in the Civil War makes a Gettysburg visit more enjoyable. Lincoln at Gettysburg Even though he was commander in chief, President Lincoln was not in Gettysburg during the […]

The Best Gettysburg Museum List It’s too hard to choose my favorite Gettysburg museum, so I’ve listed several. You don’t have to see all of them to have a nice time in Gettysburg. Choose which one suits your interests! At the Jenny Wade House, you can see where the only woman and only civilian killed […]