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Virginia Wade by Johnetta Toy (Birdsboro, PA) My ghost story begins with the trip my husband and I took to Gettysburg in June 2011. During our stay, one day we decided to try and find the Cashtown Inn and have lunch. On the way there as I was driving, I began to tell my husband […]

Where is Gettysburg, Pa.? Now that you have decided to visit, you are probably wondering, “Where is Gettysburg and how do I get there?” Well, its exact position coordinates in the state of Pennsylvania, in the eastern region of the United States of America, are 39° 49′ N latitude and 77° 13′ W longitude. If […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]