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The Story of ‘Jingle Bells’ by Oliver Ditson
One of the cherished tunes that fills the air during the Christmas season originated not as a holiday anthem but as a humorous ditty performed in minstrel shows in the 1850s. “Jingle Bells” is among the most popular American songs of all time. Although it is strongly...
Joseph Becker covers the Gettysburg cemetery dedication ceremony
On December 5, 1863, a mere fortnight following President Lincoln's iconic Gettysburg Address at the National Cemetery Dedication, a striking sketch graced the front page of "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper." This sketch captures the solemn ceremony as observed...
Touring Gettysburg with Students and Their iPads
I recently had the opportunity to lead a group of students on a trip to Gettysburg. The original plan was to take the Seniors and visit Little Round Top and Devil's Den. My role was to talk to the students about the fighting at Devils Den and another teacher...
Exploring the Rose Farm with Google Earth
I am often asked about where the Rose Woods is in Gettysburg and how others can find it when they visit. Well, I took a few minutes and created a video showing you exactly where the Rose Woods is in Gettysburg and where you can find the famous photographs of the...
Savannah Historic Newspapers Archive
The Digital Library of Georgia has released the Savannah Historic Newspapers Archive online. This is way cool to access these primary sources. The following is a press release: The Digital Library of Georgia is pleased to announce the...
History of Confederate Flags and a Giveaway
The following is a guest post from Michael Cronin who is the Founder and CEO of Gettysburg Flag Works --------------------------------- When we think of American flags, “red, white and blue” is probably the first thing that comes to mind. When it comes to civil...
Antietam YouTube Videos
With the upcoming 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Antietam you might want to go check out their YouTube Channel and learn more about the battle. Here is one that provides an overview of the events of September 17, 1862: ...
Hearing the Civil War: Music of the Civil War
Various types of music played key roles throughout the Civil War from the fife and drum to the bugle calls which rallied the soldiers and directed them on the parade ground and in battle. There were sentimental and patriotic songs which soldiers sung in camp in order...