Tag Archives: Battle of Gettysburg

Hispanic Service in the Civil War

Posted on July 14, 2021 by ECW Guest Post

ECW welcomes guest author Carlos Mutis My membership with Adams County Historical Society (ACHS) has created opportunities for historical research and professional development. A recent opportunity has given me the focus of researching the role of Hispanics at the Battle … Continue reading →

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Soldiers of Gettysburg: Christopher Swann, Powhatan Light Artillery

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Sarah Kay Bierle

His name was Christopher Swann, and he was a private in the Powhatan Light Artillery. Wounded at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863, Swann became a prisoner.

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ECW Weekender: Gettysburg Off The Beaten Path

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Emerging Civil War

Heading to Gettysburg this weekend or in the near future? We’ve pulled Kris White’s series Gettysburg Off The Path from the archives for the weekender feature. If you’re looking for some unique stories and places to explore at Gettysburg, this … Continue reading →

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Soldiers of Gettysburg: Winfield Scott Munson, 44th New York

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Sarah Kay Bierle

His name was Winfield Scott Munson. He battled in Company E of the 44th New York Infantry as a private.[i] By sunset on June 2, 1863, this twenty-year-old lay dead on or near Little Round Top.

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Soldiers of Gettysburg: Lawrence M. Whitney, 83rd New York

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Sarah Kay Bierle

His name was Lawrence M. Whitney, and he had promoted to lieutenant in Company E in the 83rd New York Regiment. He was wounded during the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Book Review: Unsung Hero of Gettysburg

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Doug Crenshaw

Unsung Hero of Gettysburg: The Story of Union General David McMurtrie Gregg By Edward G. Longacre University of Nebraska Press, Potomac Books, 2021, $34.95 hardcover Reviewed by Doug Crenshaw “I have seen no officer whom I would prefer to have … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Imperfect Union: A Father’s Search for his Son in the Aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Bert Dunkerly

Imperfect Union: A Father’s Search for his Son in the Aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg By Chuck Raasch Stackpole Books, 2016, $24.95 (2021 paperback reprinting) Reviewed by Bert Dunkerly Author Chuck Raasch brings us a unique angle on Gettysburg, … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Vincent After Gettysburg

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Terry Rensel

On July 3, 1863, as he lay dying from his wounds inflicted upon Little Round Top, Col. Strong Vincent asked for his wife. Elizabeth Vincent was home in Erie, Pennsylvania, seven months pregnant and in no condition to travel, thus … Continue reading →

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Learning Civil War History: The Pandemic Perspective

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Cecily Nelson Zander

On January 18, 2021, I began teaching a Civil War history class at Penn State, where most instruction is currently taking place via the (now) ubiquitous Zoom platform. I have been fortunate to teach the department’s Civil War survey in … Continue reading →

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The Medical Department of Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Jon Tracey

Nestled away in the northwestern corner of the town, Gettysburg College is a small private liberal arts college (and my alma mater) with a long history. Prior to a name change in the early 1900s, the institution was known as … Continue reading →

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