As a youngster, one of the highlights of my year was our family vacation to Gettysburg. Coming from the suburbs of Cleveland, the days spent in the rural atmosphere was refreshing for my parents. For me, the fabled history of … Continue reading →| Mark Nesbitt
It never fails. I had no sooner publish my most recent 13 Hidden, Haunted, Hotspots of Gettysburg #12 blog entry on Benner’s Hill and Major Joseph Latimer, when I ran across two fascinating adds to the original blog. I ran … Continue reading →| Mark Nesbitt
Young Major Joseph W. Latimer was supposed to be graduating with his class at the prestigious Virginia Military Institute. But he had left the school in his sophomore year when war between the two sections of the country broke out … Continue reading →| Mark Nesbitt
Often overlooked as just a sideline to the rest of the battle, Culp’s Hill was every bit as important as Little Round Top, and perhaps more important than the Wheatfield, Peach Orchard, and Devil’s Den, considering where a breakthrough would … Continue reading →| Mark Nesbitt
Researching for this blog I found an interesting post-script to the story of the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment’s loss of their commander and over 40% of their rank-and-file in Spangler’s Meadow. (See …| Mark Nesbitt
Discover the best Gettysburg ghost tours of 2025. A local’s guide to haunted sites, chilling stories, and must-see tours you can’t miss.| Past Lane Travels
Tour the Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg and discover the powerful story of the only civilian killed during the three-day battle.| Get Lost In The USA
We grieve the sudden death of our dear friend and distinguished historian, Peter S. Carmichael. As nearly everyone in the SCWH knows, Pete brought a rare invigorating spark to everything he touched. Those lucky enough to interact with him encountered historical insights, probing questions, and his profane and hilarious sense of humor. In preparing this … Read More Read More| The Journal of the Civil War Era
Reviewing Shenandoah made me realize something: wow, there are a lot of sad sack leaders in Civil War fiction. In that film, it was George Kennedy’s Colonel Fairchild. He only gets one scene but spends all of it in a seemingly deep state of depression. His tone is muted, his eyes are downcast, and his whole demeanor […]| Civil War Pop
