The flag is the only known privately-owned Confederate battle flag captured during Pickett’s Charge from Pickett’s Division ...

The roughly 6,000-acre Gettysburg National Military Park surrounds the downtown and is a must for history buffs, especially ...

History buffs with an interest in everything from ancient civilizations to the Civil War to world leaders ... items include a Confederate flag used at the First Battle of Bull Run, former ...

Flags signaled other units in battle ... of war. Designating flags were used to organize army units, whereas other flags directly represented the two warring factions. This section displays objects ...

Dr. Guelzo came to make these selections based on his 15 year career researching and teaching about the Civil War and the battle of Gettysburg. This allows anyone with an interest in the campaign, or ...

How brilliant a military leader are you? One of the most important battles of the U.S. Civil War -- and indeed of all U.S. history -- was the battle of Gettysburg. During the three days of July 1 ...

"Incidents of the war: A harvest of death." The three days of conflict at Gettysburg resulted in 51,000 casualties, making it the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. Courtesy: Library of Congress ...