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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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Saving History Saturday: American Battlefield Trust Saves Seminary Ridge

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Ever since the American Battlefield Trust was rebranded in May of 2018, it has been tackling a major preservation effort on Gettysburg’s famous Seminary Ridge. Though just 18 acres, this property sits on ground that witnessed some of the fiercest … Continue reading →

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Preservation News: New Opportunity at Gettysburg’s Seminary Ridge

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

Check-out the details about this new tract of land that American Battlefield Trust is working save on Seminary Ridge, at Gettysburg! There is a remarkable opportunity to save 18 critical acres on Seminary Ridge, on the First Day’s battlefield at … Continue reading →

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Visit the Restored Headquarters of General Lee

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

  Throughout 2016, the Civil War Trust worked hard to return the Mary Thompson home and surrounding ground back to it’s July 1863 appearance. The area was the site of heavy fighting during the first day of the battle of … Continue reading →

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Civil War Trust to Acquire Lee’s HQ at Gettysburg

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Emerging Civil War

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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“On Swept the Gallant Little Brigade”

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Phill Greenwalt

Part Two Sleep did not come easily for any of Steuart’s men on the slopes of Culp’s Hill. At 1:00 a.m. “we were awakened…by the advance of a column of Yankees, but a volley from our line caused them to … Continue reading →

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