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Year: 2017

Bike Ride to the Gettysburg Eternal Light Peace Memorial – A Video

Sue October 16, 2017January 13, 2018

On a bicycle, you can feel the battlefield advantage of making it to high ground. I had that experience on a bike ride to the Gettysburg Eternal Light Peace Memorial. In the spirit of sharing…

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Bicycling U.S. Civil War Battlefields, Gettysburg
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Where are the State Monuments at Antietam National Battlefield?

Sue October 13, 2017November 11, 2020

The state monuments at Antietam are the largest memorials on this rural battlefield in Sharpsburg, Maryland. Whereas five state monuments honor the service of Union soldiers, two honor Confederate soldiers. And that tally includes the…

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U.S. Civil War CSA Monuments, U.S. Civil War USA Monuments

What Is That Upside Down Green Cannon? – Antietam Mortuary Cannons

Sue September 29, 2017October 13, 2017

When you bicycle U.S. Civil War battlefields, you can see some pretty strange things. At Antietam, what’s up with the upside down green cannon on the side of the road? (Actually, there are six of…

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U.S. Civil War CSA Monuments, U.S. Civil War USA Monuments

Flying Down Culp’s Hill on a Bicycle – A Video

Sue September 24, 2017September 24, 2017

The thrill of flying down Culp’s Hill on a bicycle is an unmatched experience for Gettysburg tourists. To give you a feel for this exhilarating and all-too-short ride, I posted my GoPro video of the…

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6 Steps to Create Your Own Gettysburg Scavenger Hunt

Sue July 7, 2017November 10, 2020

Have you ever thought about creating your own Gettysburg scavenger hunt? For bicycling? With over 1,300 monuments and markers in Gettysburg National Military Park, the battlefield is a rich wonderland of opportunities. Try these step-by-step…

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4 Simple Steps to Plan a Battlefield Bicycle Tour

Sue July 6, 2017October 15, 2020

It is easier to plan a battlefield bicycle tour than you might think. In fact, it’s probably easier to plan a bicycle tour of a U.S. national military park than it is to plan a…

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Bicycling U.S. Civil War Battlefields

Gettysburg Statues of Individual Heroes – Simple Drills for Fun

Sue June 30, 2017November 15, 2018
finding USA individual statues at Gettysburg

What do you know about the twenty bronze statues at Gettysburg? Today, we feature Gettysburg statues that honor individual heroes, military and civilian. Test your knowledge by playing with Civil War Cycling’s interactive quizzes. Gettysburg…

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Gettysburg, U.S. Civil War USA Monuments

Caught in the Cross-Fire – Remembering Jennie Wade

Sue June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

The Jennie Wade Story came into sharp focus for me in 2015 when I was bicycling Gettysburg. I had heard the story before, but this time was different. After about forty-five years of visiting the…

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U.S. Civil War Cemeteries, U.S. Civil War People

Amos Humiston in Soldiers National Cemetery

Sue June 26, 2017June 26, 2017

Not many people know how to find graves in Soldiers National Cemetery. Even if you have a plot number, good luck without a map — and good luck finding a helpful map! Oh, wait. You…

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Gettysburg, U.S. Civil War Cemeteries

5 Tips for Planning a Great Civil War Bicycling Adventure

Sue June 22, 2017June 20, 2017

Do you need some help with your U.S. bicycle touring plans? Here are five tips for planning a great Civil War bicycling adventure. Over the years, I have learned that “common sense” wasn’t so common (for…

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Sue Thibodeau

Sue Thibodeau, M.A., M.S.
Educator, Technologist, Bicyclist

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Civil War Cycling publishes maps and educational materials tailored specifically for bicyclists who want to learn American history while touring a U.S. National Military Park.

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Our focus is outdoor, experiential learning that is safe, fun, and designed for all skill levels. Civil War Cycling does not give tours or rent bikes. Instead, we help you to plan your own tour … and learn American history the FUN way. On a bike.

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