When the war ended in 1865, the men of the Second Minnesota returned home to pick up their lives, or start new careers.

19, 1863. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought between July 1, 1863, and July 3, 1863. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, with an excess of 51,000 soldiers killed, injured or ...

We know of an Irishman who was there at Gettysburg. Damian Shields, the great historian of the Irish contribution to the Civil War, noted that in April 1938, The New York Times and Gettysburg ...

Whether you’re interested in the Civil War or just looking for a scenic drive through vibrant downtowns and bucolic countryside, Gettysburg and its surroundings will immerse you in American history.

"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 ...

including the Gettysburg Museum of the Civil War, theaters that show a film narrated by Morgan Freeman and the expansive Battle of Gettysburg painting (also known as the Gettysburg Cyclorama ...

In addition to offering demonstrations with Civil War historians at Gettysburg National Military Park's battlefield every weekend from April through October, visitors can enjoy alfresco dining at ...