Civil War Sallie Learning about Civil War Music

by TeachCivilWar | Sep 14, 2017 | Miscellaneous Civil War topics

Civil War Sallie is in Gettysburg learning about Civil War-era music with the Irish Volunteer David Kincaid and a group of fifers and drummers.

The Civil War in Color Series – Samuel Abbot Cooley

by TeachCivilWar | Aug 7, 2017 | Miscellaneous Civil War topics

Samuel Abbot Cooley was born in Hartford Connecticut, he was the son of Dr. Abial Abbot Cooley.  Prior to the Civil War, he was living in Beaufort, South Carolina and working as a photographer.  By 1863, he was living next to the Arsenal and had a...

Civil War Music – Buffalo Gals

by TeachCivilWar | Jul 26, 2017 | Miscellaneous Civil War topics

The song Buffalo Gals is a traditional American song that was popular during the Civil War.  According to the Library of Congress, the song was originally called Lubly Fan Will You Cum Out To Night? and was written in 1844 by the blackface minstrel John Hodges,...

CJs Eagle Scout Project – Gettysburg Amphitheater

by TeachCivilWar | Jun 9, 2017 | Miscellaneous Civil War topics

My son CJ is currently a Life Scout with Troop 23 in Harrisburg.  In order to obtain his Eagle Scout rank, he must plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project that is helpful to the community.  He decided he wanted to complete his...

The Mutter Museum Shares a Taste of the Civil War

by TeachCivilWar | Oct 27, 2015 | Miscellaneous Civil War topics

The Mütter Museum Shares a Taste of the Civil War By Emily Yates, Special Assistant to the Museum Director Mütter Museum  The Mütter Museum will host a Civil War food event on Sunday November 8, 2015 from 10 am – 4 pm. Come to the Refreshment...

Students Reenact the Battle of Antietam

by TeachCivilWar | May 8, 2015 | Miscellaneous Civil War topics

This is a cool way for students to learn about the Civil  War.  Note the cannons.