Tag Archives: Gettysburg

The Lost Tower Rising

Posted on July 25, 2014 by

We’re pleased today to welcome guest author William B. Styple to Emerging Civil War. Styple is the author of a number of must-have Civil War books too numerous to mention here (but if you don’t have them, go visit his website … Continue reading →

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Author Signings at the Emerging Civil War Symposium

Posted on July 17, 2014 by

We are excited to announce the full list of authors who will be on hand to sign copies of their books at the First Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge. Participants are welcome to bring copies of books they already own, … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week for July 7, 2014

Posted on July 7, 2014 by

This week’s Question of the Week comes to us from a reader. Some readers might find its tone impertinent, but we couldn’t deny that it was, indeed, a thought-provoking question: With the 151st Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg last week, all … Continue reading →

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War on the 4th

Posted on July 4, 2014 by

On the fourth day of July, Americans join together in a celebration of Independence. We show our pride by sporting red, white, and blue, launching fireworks, and firing up the grill. During the years 1861-1865, four Independence Days passed by … Continue reading →

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Lee’s HQ at Gettysburg, 151 Years Ago

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

Earlier this week, in conjunction with the 151st anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg, the Civil War Trust announced a $5.5 million fund-raising effort to acquire Lee’s Headquarters, located on the July 1 battlefield. Visitors today know the property as … Continue reading →

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A View Toward Houck’s Ridge

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

The 5th Maine monument on Munshower’s Knoll, Gettysburg

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In Reserve

Posted on July 2, 2014 by

The 93rd Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg.

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Sacred Trust Live Stream

Posted on July 2, 2014 by

For those of you who can’t make it to Gettysburg for the Sacred Trust Talks and Book Signings this weekend (at the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center), the trust has a live, interactive stream, to watch all of the … Continue reading →

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“One of America’s most significant unprotected sites”

Posted on July 2, 2014 by

Yesterday, the Civil War Trust announced a $5.5 million fund-raising initiative to save Lee’s Headquarters at Gettysburg. The Trust has called it “one of America’s most significant unprotected sites.” Here’s a look at the 4.1-acre property the Trust has targeted, … Continue reading →

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Civil War Trust to Acquire Lee’s HQ at Gettysburg

Posted on July 1, 2014 by

Some great news today from our friends at the Civil War Trust: On the 151st anniversary of the start of battle of Gettysburg, the Trust has announced a fund-raising effort to acquire one of the most prominent landmarks on the … Continue reading →

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