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Month: May 2017

Buzzwords, De-buzzed – 5 Keys to Unlocking Civil War Terminology

Sue May 31, 2017February 27, 2019
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There’s just no reason to get lost in military jargon. I can say that, because I was once lost in the jargon. When I found my way out of the fog, I realized that I…

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Patriots to Gettysburg – Soldiers’ National Cemetery

Sue May 28, 2017November 27, 2018

Why do people visit Soldiers’ National Cemetery? How does Soldiers’ National Cemetery draw patriots to Gettysburg? … I think you need to feel it, hear it, or touch it to understand. Soldiers’ National Cemetery Draws…

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Memorial Day and a New Burst of Freedom – A Bicyclist’s Perspective

Sue May 25, 2017May 25, 2017

In anticipation of Memorial Day, today’s post is about my experience bicycling Culp’s Hill in Gettysburg National Military Park. For me, battlefield bicycling ignites a “new burst of freedom” (a play on President Lincoln’s words)…

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5 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Get Oriented Along Gettysburg Cemetery and Seminary Ridges

Sue May 23, 2017November 27, 2018

My ears perk-up whenever I overhear a battlefield guide talk about natural and physical landmarks. That’s because it is very helpful to know where I am standing in relationship to the hills, woods, monuments and buildings…

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Prepare for Your Bicycle Trip to Gettysburg – One Book?

Sue May 21, 2017January 24, 2021

If you can buy only one history book to prepare for your bicycle trip to Gettysburg, I recommend that you first consider your needs. Okay, that may sound obvious. But if you have never planned…

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Gettysburg Equestrian Monuments and Their Riders

Sue May 19, 2017October 19, 2020

There are eight Gettysburg equestrian monuments. Can you identify which is which? What about their riders, do you know their names? Let’s have a little fun. The monuments listed in the following table are ordered…

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The Ultimate Guide to Selecting a Bicycle-Friendly Hotel

Sue May 17, 2017May 18, 2017

Bicycling historians know that hotel selection can make or break a trip. And it’s not about money. Money won’t necessarily buy you what you need. Fortunately, selecting a bicycle-friendly hotel is not complicated. Today, I…

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Cannot Learn History? 3 Common Reasons

Sue May 15, 2017October 21, 2020

I begin with a personal comment: My interest in American Civil War history accelerated after my kids grew up. I like to think it’s because I started to have more time to read and reflect….

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Gettysburg Union State Monuments – Simple Drills for Fun

Sue May 12, 2017October 17, 2020

Today, a challenge: Test your knowledge about Gettysburg Union state monuments with these interactive quizzes. Even if you know very little, this is an easy way to learn a lot. After all, there are only seven Union…

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Simplest Ever Introduction to Gettysburg – Book Recommendation

Sue May 10, 2017January 24, 2021
Simplest Ever Introduction to Gettysburg

Sometimes, the best books are written for kids but read by adults. My top pick for the simplest ever introduction to Gettysburg goes to MacKinlay Kantor. Originally written in 1952, this little classic for middle-school children…

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Sue Thibodeau

Sue Thibodeau, M.A., M.S.
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