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A Time to Give Thanks
Mars Venus Living | November 26th 2009 by Signal Editorial
As Americans there may be many things that divide us. Cultural issues, certainly politics, issues of faith, and so on. But we come together one day every year to honor the tradition and the heritage of a very special holiday that we call Thanksgiving read more
Panorama
Brent Pennington Photography | November 23rd 2009 by Brent Pennington
Each time I return to Gettysburg, I seem to find myself at Little Round Top, shooting from the top of the castle-like monument there. Â It offers a good view of Devil’s Den and the fields beyond, all the way to the PA Memorial and Pickett’ read more
Panorama
Brent Pennington Photography | November 23rd 2009 by Brent Pennington
Each time I return to Gettysburg, I seem to find myself at Little Round Top, shooting from the top of the castle-like monument there. Â It offers a good view of Devil’s Den and the fields beyond, all the way to the PA Memorial and Pickett’ read more
Gettysburg, PA
Brent Pennington Photography | November 22nd 2009 by Brent Pennington
Gettysburg is one of those rare towns that I can return to again and again and continue to enjoy with each visit. Â It seems there is always something new to explore and something old to revisit, and even though this made the third visit in 12 months read more
Gettysburg, PA
Brent Pennington Photography | November 22nd 2009 by Brent Pennington
Gettysburg is one of those rare towns that I can return to again and again and continue to enjoy with each visit. Â It seems there is always something new to explore and something old to revisit, and even though this made the third visit in 12 months read more
Taking a step back in time in Gettysburg
Life in the Past Lane | November 22nd 2009 by Jessica James
I intended to write this post much earlier today, but my dog found something really smelly to roll in this morning so I had to throw her in the tub for a bath - and then clean the entire bathroom. (Still can't get that smell out of my nose).Anyway, I read more
Hey! Richard Dreyfuss! Leave Them Kids Alone!
Civil War Memory | November 22nd 2009 by Kevin
I know, I know, I know…you don’t want to hear any more about Richard Dreyfuss. [see here and here] Well, this will probably be it. There seems to be a generational divide regarding Dreyfuss’s speeches. While Dreyfuss himself h read more
Gettysburg 2009 Remembrance Day Parade - Part 2
Cannonball | November 22nd 2009 by Scott Mingus
Background Post: Gettysburg 2009 Remembrance Day Parade - Part 1 Here is the second installment of some of the photographs I took at the November 21 reenactors parade in downtown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as part of the 2009 Remembrance Day celebr read more
Gettysburg 2009 Remembrance Day Parade - Part 1
Cannonball | November 21st 2009 by Scott Mingus
My son Tom, grandson Tristan, and I watched the annual Remembrance Day Parade in downtown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, today. As usual, we watched from the vicinity of Gettysburg Miniature Soldiers, this time on a park bench at the neighboring reenact read more
Obama, Olympics, Marijuana, Search engines
Clarity 2009 | November 20th 2009 by Tom
Please forgive me. I have decided to start giving my posts more exciting titles.---------Speaking of lych and lychgates.I was re-reading a book I found when I was cleaning out my back room, about the American Civil War, Battle of Gettysburg. It was w read more
Devil's Den
A haunting we will go | November 20th 2009 by Patty
"Devil's Den" Located in Gettysburg PA. has the reputation of being one of the most haunted areas of the battlefield. Drum rolls, and gun shot sounds are a common sound in this areaFor some reason camera's used in this area do not function properly B read more
Gettysburg Address Example of How Less is More and Lasts Longer
Symon Sez | November 19th 2009 by joe samuels
Not Many Photos Exist From Gettysburg Close up of above photo with only known image of Lincoln at Gettysburg On This Date in History: I have a few words concerning the events of November 19. 1863 but anything that I could say would pale in comparison read more
Remembrance Day in Gettysburg
Life in the Past Lane | November 18th 2009 by Jessica James
As I scramble around trying to get ready for my Shades of Gray book signing on Saturday, it occurred to me that people in other towns across the country may not realize what a special week this is.To some, Nov. 19 may just be a day that falls the wee read more
Gabor Boritt Looks at His Own Past
Civil War Memory | November 16th 2009 by Kevin
As many of you know Gabor Boritt recently retired from his position as director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. Boritt is the author of numerous edited collections, an excellent study of Lincoln’s economic outlook as well as a read more
Layer this
The streets are alive | November 10th 2009
To celebrate my scanner’s return to life I decided to scan an old paper and apply the texture layer technique to a photo. I chose a photo I took recently in Gettysburg when I stumbled in the evening upon these guys who were camping in tents looking read more
BRADLEY, Thomas Wilson, (1844 - 1920)
American Civil War Stories | November 5th 2009 by Work Online - Get paid
I was doing some civil war searching on the battle of Chancellorsville and came across this. Thought you all might be interested in this letter. Enjoy!BRADLEY, Thomas Wilson, a Representative from New York; born in Yorkshire, England, April 6, 1844; read more
Last Minute Assignment at the Southern
Civil War Memory | November 4th 2009 by Kevin
So, just as I was finishing packing for my trip to Louisville tomorrow when I received a phone call asking me to moderate a panel on Saturday morning. I will be filling in for Gary Gallagher on a session titled, “The Public Presentation and I read more
Pictures from Gettysburg
Not That Jaded Designs | November 4th 2009 by Blair
Took a trail ride this past weekend in Gettysburg. Pictures taken from a-horseback while moving. I figure they turned out pretty well considering that.Took a trail ride this past weekend in Gettysburg. Pictures taken from a-horseback while moving. I read more
10 Ghost Adventures From DC To NYC
joemillerjd | October 30th 2009 by Joe Miller
In recognition of the Ghost Adventures Live Broadcast from the Trans-Allegheny Penitentiary on the Travel Channel tonight from 8PM to 3AM, here are the Top 10 spookiest ghost adventures between Washington, D.C. and New York City. Â MUAHAHAHAHA! 1. Â read more
Tell me what you think
A haunting we will go | October 25th 2009 by Patty
I have a photo in my fiiles that I had not paid any particular attention to until I did my previous post. I was searching through looking for photos that had orbs in them when I saw this one of the canon. Just for the heck of it I put it into picsa s read more
The Camera's Eye
A haunting we will go | October 25th 2009 by Patty
Now that things have settled down somewhat from my trip to Gettysburg a few weeks ago, I thought I would go back and talk a little about some of the ghost stories surrounding the area that the "ghost hunt" took us on. As I mentioned in the previous p read more
Carved In Stone
A haunting we will go | October 23rd 2009 by Patty
I had heard the following story before my recent trip to Gettysburg, so of course I had to go and find this rock. I stood there for a few minutes looking at it and wondering if I should take a chance and trace the name with my finger....Do you think read more
The Best Way to Explore Washington D.C.
Search Flights - lowfares.com | October 22nd 2009
While many people head to the nation’s capital for a self-guided excursion to the Smithsonian museums, the Capitol building and the memorials around the city, there are several guided sightseeing tours available that may be a better match for a pac read more
Final Thoughts About John Latschar
Civil War Memory | October 22nd 2009 by Kevin
As many of you are now learning John Latschar resigned as superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park. You can read the story here. What follows is my first video blog in which I offer some final thoughts about yesterday’s post. I read more
John Latschar Receives Preservation Award
Civil War Memory | October 20th 2009 by Kevin
According to Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, “John Latschar’s contributions to historic preservation cannot be overstated… His work has preserved and rehabilitated Gettysburg’s sacred ground and read more
Ghosting Around Gettysburg Part 2
A haunting we will go | October 15th 2009 by Patty
After the disappointment of the "Ghost Hunt" I debated about taking a different tour. I knew I wanted to go on another one, I just wasn't sure who to pick. I have always heard that the Ghost of Gettysburg (Mark Nesbitt) had the number 1 tour, but hav read more
Ghosting Around Gettysburg-Part One
A haunting we will go | October 15th 2009 by Patty
If you want to take a ghost tour in Gettysburg Pa. you can find one on most any corner. For my trip this year I choose two. The first one I will tell you about was booked through the Farnsworth House Inn. What drew me to book this tour was the advert read more
Heading up to Gettysburg
A haunting we will go | October 10th 2009 by Patty
I'm leaving for Gettysburg Pa. and will be back in a few days. Hopefully with lots of new ghost stories.I will at lest be offering one review. On Sunday I am taking the Ghost Hunt tour via The Farnsworth House On this tour we will be using equipment read more
To discuss a Weekend Update: Civil War, Zombies and Homecoming
Wild ARS Chase | October 6th 2009 by Andy
I would like to note I am writing this post while eating a Little Debbies snack cake. Long-time readers will appreciate that mention.Anyway, here's a late Weekend Update, detailing a trip Capricorn and I took to Gettysburg and our other weekend activ read more
The Historic Railroad Station at Gettysburg
Historical Travels | October 5th 2009 by Doug Pologe
As the Battle at Gettysburg broke out on July 1, 1863, the offensive was taken by Confederate forces assaulting from the northwest and north. Hastily developed Union lines collapsed, sending the defenders retreating through the streets of town to the read more
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