What feels like a modern fight over Confederate monuments began at Gettysburg in the 1880s. In this episode of the Public History Podcast, Codie Eash shows how veterans battled over memory, treason, and power - and how the Lost Cause was challenged by US veterans from the start on America’s most famous battlefield. Read the full story.
As the Battle of Gettysburg raged, Harrisburg residents heard the distant thunder of cannon fire, signaling the scale of the conflict to the south. On July 3, 1863, the Harrisburg Evening Telegraph reported intense anxiety in the state capital, as the city braced for news of the battle’s outcome and prepared to receive wounded soldiers in the days ahead. Read the full story.
Step back to July 1, 1938, as aging Civil War veterans from Pennsylvania returned to Gettysburg’s battlefield for its 75th anniversary—a poignant final gathering that bridged living history and an uneasy world on the brink of another war. A moving testament to our fading links to the past. Read the full story.
Step back to June 21, 1888, when over 200 veterans of the 96th Pennsylvania returned to Gettysburg to unveil their regimental monument. Hear veteran Henry Royer’s stirring keynote about sacrifice, brotherhood, and the war’s true cause - slavery. His speech was a moving tribute to comrades both living and fallen. Read the full story.
Discover the untold stories of Gettysburg in the latest episode of the Public History podcast! Join Jake and Justin as they chat with Codie Eash about history myth-busting and the challenges of interpreting Civil War history at Seminary Ridge Museum in Gettysburg, PA. It’s a lively, thought-provoking conversation you won’t want to miss. Click to dive in!
Discover a firsthand journey following the 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry's footsteps at Gettysburg. Join public historians Jake Wynn and Rich Condon as they explore key battlefield sites, delve into personal stories of courage, and bring Civil War history to life through an immersive hike. Read the full story.
Captain Charles Flagg became one of the last casualties of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3, 1863.
The young color sergeant of the 143rd Pennsylvania fell dead at the front of his unit as the Battle of Gettysburg raged.
Learn more about the Coal Region's response to the Confederate invasion of Pennsylvania in the summer of 1863.