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Civil War Money Facts Have you ever seen Civil War money? It’s very interesting. People started using paper money because of the war, whether Northern greenbacks or Southern bluebacks. There are also some special modern commemorative coins that relate to the Battle of Gettysburg and President Lincoln. Historical Money in the North The Civil War […]

The Role of Civil War Nurses Any woman willing to help in Gettysburg joined the ranks of Civil War nurses. Almost every downtown building was used as a temporary Civil War hospital. Many homes took in wounded soldiers for a few months until they were nursed back to health. Civil War medicines were crude and […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]