Category Battles
1865 Battle of Sailor’s Creek
Joshua Lindamood of Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park gave this presentation at the 2025 Longwood University symposium. The video’s description reads, “Historian Joshua Lindamood discussed the experiences of the Confederate Savannah Volunteer Guards in the fighting on April 6, 1865, at Sailor’s Creek in Virginia. This event was part of a Civil War seminar hosted […]
The Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
Gettysburg National Military Park released its 2025 Anniversary Schedule. [Begin Quote]TOP 10 TIPS for a Safe and Enjoyable Battle Anniversary. What about the reenactments? The National Park Service does not allow reenactments within the battlefield park, though several occur on private property outside the park boundary. However, Living History demonstrations take place throughout the park. Stay hydrated! Drink […]
D-Day
June 6, 1944 should be commemorated by every American. This year marks the 81st anniversary of the landing in Normandy. We can all remember in our own way. I recently rewatched “Band of Brothers,” following Easy Company, 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division from their training to the end of World War II. I’ll […]
1864 Richmond-Petersburg Campaign
In this presentation at Longwood University’s 2025 symposium, Hampton Newsome talks about the Richmond/Petersburg Campaign of 1864. The video’s description reads, “Historian Hampton Newsome discussed the October 1864 battles between Generals Grant and Lee around Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia. This event was part of a Civil War seminar hosted by Appomattox Court House National Historical […]
Sacred Trust Talks 2024 | A. Wilson Greene
This is a terrific presentation on the Beefsteak Raid. The video’s description reads, “By September 1864, the campaign for Petersburg was already three months old. Incremental captures of Robert E. Lee’s supply lines left the Army of Northern Virginia short of food, particularly in protein. The army’s new chief of cavalry, Wade Hampton, acting on […]
2025 Gettysburg National Military Park Battle Walks
Gettysburg National Military Park has released its 2025 Battle Walk schedule: [Begin Quote] 2025 Battle Walk programs will be on Saturdays at 10:00am. These 2-hour intensive programs examine unique portions of the battlefield, cover significant distances, and cross rough/uneven terrain. It is strongly recommended that visitors bring plenty of water, appropriate seasonal clothing, and sturdy […]
2025 Gettysburg National Military Park Summer Ranger Programs
Gettysburg National Military Park released the schedule for their summer Ranger Programs for this year. [Begin Quote]Summer Ranger Programs occur daily from June 7 to June 30 & July 4 to August 3, 2025. Please Note: These Programs are NOT Offered From July 1 to 3 During the Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. All Ranger Programs are free. Do […]
Commanders and Staff at Gettysburg with Col. Doug Douds
This is an outstanding discussion between Jim Hessler and Doug Douds on staff work at Gettysburg. Arguably, the quality of the two staffs was a major factor in Meade’s victory at Gettysburg, and indeed, arguably staff work quality was a crucial factor in the United States victory in the Civil War. The video’s description reads, […]
Gettysburg National Military Park Campfire Programs 2025
Gettysburg National Military Park released its 2025 schedule of campfire programs for this summer. [Begin Quote] 2025 Campfire Programs will be on Fridays at 8:30pm Rangers present evening campfire talks on a wide variety of topics on the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. Programs take place at the Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, near Auto […]
Spring Ranger Programs: April 26 – June 1, 2025
Gettysburg National Military Park announced its spring 2025 ranger program schedule. [begin quote]Gettysburg History Hike (90 minutes)Hike from the Visitor Center to Cemetery Ridge, where fighting raged on July 2 and 3, 1863. Get an overview of the battle, visit the site of Pickett’s Charge, explore the Bloody Angle, and walk in the footsteps of the […]
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