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Union Maj. Robert Anderson died #OnThisDay October 26, 1871. Anderson is best remembered for his defense of Ft. Sumter in the first battle of the Civil War. He rescued the 33-star flag from the captured fort and went on to tour with it across the nation, where he recruited soldiers and raised funds for the Union cause. battlefields.org/learn/biogr…
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John and Abigail Adams married in Massachusetts #OnThisDay October 25, 1764. The couple shared a mutual respect for each other, and Abigail often exchanged ideas and opinions with her husband about the direction of the new nation. She is widely remembered for her letter to Adams asking him to “Remember the ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors” when the Continental Congress began drafting law and policy. battlefields.org/learn/biogr…
A great story told by @CwNewbie11! If you haven’t seen it, I suggest you do and learn something quite interesting!
A Dying Man's Last Words Gettysburg’s Cemetery Hill youtu.be/bQAlKBWF1F0?is=oqmL… via @YouTube
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Union brigades attacked Confederate Maj. Gen. Sterling Price’s Army of Missouri as they crossed Mine Creek #OnThisDay October 25, 1864. After being reinforced by Maj. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton, Union troops surrounded the Confederates and took 1,000 prisoners. A few hours later, the Confederates tried to reengage Union cavalry but were again defeated. Their retreat pushed Price out of Kansas and foiled his plans to occupy Kansas and Missouri. battlefields.org/learn/civil…
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A suspect has been arrested in Germany following a fire at Adolf Hitler's mountain retreat, known as Eagle's Nest, German police said.
Authorities were alerted to a fire at the Nazi leader's mountain residence on the peak of Obersalzberg at approximately 9:15 p.m. local time on Friday, Upper Bavaria South police said in a statement.
The building, also known as Kehlsteinhaus, was "completely engulfed in flames" when firefighters arrived, police said, but no one was found inside and no injuries were reported.
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General Ambrose Burnside's attack at the Battle of Antietam is one of the most talked-about actions of the entire Civil War. Why did it happen in the first place? Join Dennis Frye and Garry Adelman as they explore the Antietam Battlefield from this unique perspective.
There is much that brings me great joy. @Wawa Egg Nog is one of the few that delivers me back to my childhood.
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Heads up! If you're coming to the Band of Brothers: Legacy event this coming Saturday, you'll have a chance to meet 3 veterans of WWII. For those who have tickets to the "Meet the Storytellers" event (which unfortunately is sold out), Andrew, Russell and Frank will be there to meet you. For those who have tickets to the panel discussions at the Majestic, you can be watching for them there as well. While I can't make guarantees, I would guess that those who have tickets to Session 2 will have the best chance of meeting them.
At The Gettysburg Museum Of History, we are all about creating opportunities for people to engage with history and hope that this will be a memorable experience for everyone involved. This will be a great opportunity for your kids to meet a WWII veteran. The guys are looking forward to meeting you and so are we!
Finally got my copy of “Revolutionary Road Trip” by @DarleyNewman! Can’t wait to read it! My TBR list is getting long.
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Gettysburg's Horrifying Death Mystery youtu.be/kKJ8EvZsTiA?is=Nz1F… via @YouTube
The Philadelphia Campaign | Battle of Brandywine Part II | September 11,... youtu.be/BGcKztQB-0M?is=fhl8… via @YouTube
This Saturday at 630pm EST we visit our next stop at @BrndywBttlfldPk! Birmingham Hill! I hope to see you all there! If not, I’ll see you in the comments!
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October is Family History Month! To celebrate, the Trust is highlighting resources to help you explore your own family history and bring the past to life: battlefields.org/making-the-…
Share your connections to history in the comments!
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Drop by at 5:30PM eastern and check out my collaboration with @HistoryGoneWild Gettysburg's Horrifying Death Mystery youtu.be/kKJ8EvZsTiA?is=LoH4… via @YouTube
Book Review | Act Worthy of Yourselves by Salina B. Baker | Revolutionar... youtu.be/XiwQwv_2pkc?is=ilLW… via @YouTube
My latest book review is live! This one is on @SalinaBBaker “Act Worthy of Yourselves” which is a novel on Dr. Joseph Warren! Check it out and get the book! You won’t be disappointed! Happy reading!
The Philadelphia Campaign | Battle of Brandywine Part I | September 11, ... youtu.be/qki8hHRTtFA?is=Wx5A… via @YouTube
New premiere on Monday, 10/19 at 630pm EST! The Battle of Brandywine Part I! I hope to see you all there! I broke it up into parts because it’d be almost an hour and a half!
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Captured on camera around 1850, Chainbreaker, also known as Governor Blacksnake, was a Seneca leader who fought with the British during the American Revolution, notably at the Battle of Oriskany on August 6, 1777. He recounted his experiences to Benjamin Williams in the 1840s, and this recollection became one of the earliest and most important memoirs of the Revolution from the Indigenous perspective.
Discover more rare 19th-century photos that bring Revolutionary veterans to life here: bit.ly/4s0kiLg
ALT A historical portrait of an individual in formal attire, set in an ornate frame. Below the image, the name "Black Snake" is written.
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I'm speaking this morning about Dr. Joseph Warren and doing a book signing for "Act Worthy of Yourselves" at the Paul Carrington Sons of the American Revolution Chapter in Houston, Texas. This is our first road trip here in Texas with Dr. Warren! I'm not sure what he will think of Houston sports teams. He would probably be more of a Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, and Celtics fan. Huzzah!
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After the Civil War had raged for two long years, John Ortega mustered into the United States Navy and was assigned to the USS Saratoga, a sloop-of-war under the command of Commander George Musalas Colvocoresses. In January 1864, the sloop-of-war headed toward Charleston, South Carolina, where it joined the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron to prevent trade from reaching Southern ports. Ortega joined the ship’s landing party, which launched a series of raids in August and September, destroying supplies and capturing prisoners. For his actions, he was promoted to master’s mate and awarded the Medal of Honor. He deserted the Navy in June 1865 for unknown reasons. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Explore the Medal of Honor Valor Trail to learn more about Ortega and other Medal of Honor recipients: bit.ly/47gUFfY
ALT A star-shaped metal object rests on a fabric surface next to a ruler. The object has engraved text with words including "Personal Valor," "Senator," "U.S.S. Santiago," and "Conduct," along with a reference to "two separate engagements.