The Battle of Gettysburg saw excessive heat and a severe thunderstorm, likely piling on the casualties to the biggest battle ...

Erie County native Strong Vincent's heroism on July 2, 1863, at the Battle of Gettysburg is not where he first distinguished himself as a commander.

The Battle of Gettysburg, fought on the first three days of July in 1863, resulted in more than 51,000 total casualties (dead, wounded, missing, captured), including more than 7,000 dead, yet it began ...

Today’s episode will focus on one of the biggest – and most important – turning points in world history; the Battle of ...

Speaking of unexpected pleasures, Adams County’s rolling countryside has earned recognition as Pennsylvania’s fruit belt. The ...

The Children of Gettysburg 1863 once again scored the eighth spot on the list of 10Best children's museums, being noted for its kid-friendly, interactive exhibits that center around the lives of ...

Today, the world once again looks to Pennsylvania, including the little town of Gettysburg, as the 2024 election draws near. Pennsylvania may decide the future of the nation, just as it did in ...

The park surrounds the town of Gettysburg and features 150 historic buildings, 400 cannons and 1,300 monuments and markers. It’s open to the public for free from dawn until dusk.

the rebels raise their flag in gettysburg's town square. ... in gettysburg, on the 4th of july 1863, no toasts are offered, no fireworks, no parades, no services. buildings fill with wounded.

In 1948, the town’s Memorial Day Committee, which had become the de facto caretaker of most Gettysburg graveyards, established the Colored Citizens Cemetery, an organization that cared for ...