Soldier Life
From Camp to the Battlefield
The experiences of soldiers in the wars that defined America demonstrate the sacrifices made for a new birth of freedom.
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Highlights of the Gettysburg Base Ball Festival
Take a behind-the-scenes look at a Civil War-era 鈥渂ase ball鈥 tournament and see how America鈥檚 pastime has evolved 鈥 and remained the same 鈥 over the...
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Star-Spangled Banner Virtual Field Trip Lesson Plan
A lesson plan for middle and high school that pairs with the Star-Spangled Banner Virtual Field Trip video.
鈥淪et Up a Yell鈥
Private William A. McClendon of the 15th Alabama Infantry Regiment wrote this detailed account of his combat experience during the Battle of Gaines'...
鈥淧rotection From the Yankee Bullets鈥
The following excerpts are from Louis Leon's diary and include part of the Mine Run Campaign from November 1863.
鈥淒ebated the Question as to Whether We Were Really Licked鈥
Private Frederick E. Dennis of the 8th New Jersey Infantry described his limited perspective during the Battle of Williamsburg on May 5, 1862.
1778: "Setting For a March"
In June 1778鈥攋ust days before the Continental Army left their Valley Forge encampment鈥擨saac H. Davenport penned this letter to a brother at home.
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