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Month: June 2017

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 Statues of Individual Heroes Even if you know very little about the Battle of Gettysburg,…

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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 town, I was surprised that this story struck me as being newly important and meaningful….

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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 found this Civil War Cycling blog post, so you are all set. This post summarizes why it’s…

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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 me) when I first started touring U.S. military parks. In this post, I abstract the…

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How to Find Gettysburg Witness Trees on a Bicycle

Sue June 20, 2017June 20, 2017

A “witness tree” is a tree that was alive in 1863 to “witness” the Battle of Gettysburg. Today’s post is about how to find Gettysburg witness trees on a bicycle. It’s an introduction to the topic and a pointer to a detailed guide. What does a bicyclist need in order…

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Master Gettysburg Day 3 – A Beginner Warm-Up Quiz

Sue June 16, 2017June 16, 2017

You can master Gettysburg Day 3 by playing with this interactive quiz. It is short and sweet. Re-take it until you master the basics. No one is watching. For history students looking for an extremely concise summary of the Battle of Gettysburg for July 3, 1863, I refer you to…

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Master Gettysburg Day 2 – A Beginner Warm-Up Quiz

Sue June 14, 2017June 16, 2017

You can master Gettysburg Day 2 by playing with this interactive quiz. It is short and sweet. Re-take it until you master the basics. No one is watching. For history students looking for an extremely concise summary of the Battle of Gettysburg for July 2, 1863, I refer you to…

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Master Gettysburg Day 1 – A Beginner Warm-Up Quiz

Sue June 12, 2017June 16, 2017

You can master Gettysburg Day 1 by playing with this interactive quiz. It is short and sweet. Re-take it until you master the basics. No one is watching. For history students looking for an extremely concise summary of the Battle of Gettysburg for July 1, 1863, I refer you to…

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Gettysburg, U.S. Civil War History

3 Considerations for Selecting the Best Bicycle for Touring Battlefields

Sue June 9, 2017June 9, 2017

What is the best bicycle for touring battlefields? It’s easy to over-complicate not only the question but the answer. In today’s post, we outline how simple it is to select a bicycle for day rides through U.S. military parks. What is the Best Bicycle for Touring Battlefields? Recently, I blogged…

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Bicycling U.S. Civil War Battlefields

Gettysburg Confederate State Monuments – Drills

Sue June 7, 2017October 19, 2020

Test your knowledge about Gettysburg Confederate 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 eleven Confederate state monuments at Gettysburg, so you will master this material quickly. Gettysburg Confederate State Monuments This…

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