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American Civil War Timeline This is a simplified Civil War timeline listing major battles of the Civil War and other important events that led to the war between the states. I hope you find these Civil War facts useful for understanding how the Battle of Gettysburg fits into U.S. history. Pre-War in the Civil War […]

Civil War Union Uniforms Standard Civil War Union uniforms were made of wool and featured a dark blue shirt with four brass buttons. The high-quality wool was warm in winter but itchy and hot in the heat of summer. Many men hated the itchy wool army issue shirt, so they wore cotton shirts and underwear […]

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 […]

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 […]

Far From Home and Nowhere to Turn by Todd Jobson, II (Clinton Public School) In a land we all know Americans, even brothers fought side by side Some were foe.At the battlefields like Antiedam, the Confederate soldiers gallantly marched As the Union soldiers were extremely parched.All prisoner of a common enslavementThey thought of what their […]

Farmer Cheese by Linda (Sheboygan, WI) This is a simple cheese that is easy to make and delicious to eat! I prefer to use goat milk for this cheese, but it can easily be crafted with cow, sheep, or any other raw farm fresh milk you have on hand. This recipe is adapted from one […]