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Learning U.S. Civil War History

Book Review: Armies of Deliverance

Sue January 24, 2021January 24, 2021

Armies of Deliverance by Elizabeth R. Varon provides a sweeping, comprehensive, and eminently readable introduction to the U.S. Civil War. Recently published by Oxford University Press in 2021, Varon’s bold yet unassuming 531-page scholarly tome…

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Master Gettysburg July 3 with Interactive Tools

Sue January 30, 2018November 11, 2020

How does a wanna-be U.S. Civil War history buff play at learning? If you want to develop a more detailed understanding of the Battle of Gettysburg, Civil War Cycling’s “Master Gettysburg July 3 with Interactive…

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Master Gettysburg July 2 with Interactive Tools

Sue January 23, 2018January 16, 2018

I am convinced more than ever that we need to put the play back into our study of American history. Mostly, I play on my bike. But in cold weather, I play with interactive history…

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Master Gettysburg July 1 with Interactive Tools

Sue January 16, 2018January 16, 2018

Do you love U.S. Civil War history but feel overwhelmed with all the names, places, and jargon? Been there, done that! Today’s Civil War Cycling blog post announces the availability of a set of anonymous…

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Who Did What Before the Battle of Gettysburg

Sue January 13, 2018February 27, 2019
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Have you ever thought about the pre-war life of the Gettysburg soldier? Most were very young men, in their early twenties. Officers were not much older. These men had jobs as teachers, engineers, carriage makers,…

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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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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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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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Have you ever thought of learning American history outdoors and on a bike? What about biking U.S. Civil War battlefields? This site is for you! Click into our free content or shop here.

Sue Thibodeau

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

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208-page full color pbk.
ISBN 978-1-7326038-1-3.

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286-page full color pbk.
ISBN 978-1-7326038-0-6.

AND MORE! Buy and download a printable PDF companion map for Gettysburg or Antietam (with tips for an excursion from the C&O Canal Towpath).

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Our Mission
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.

Our Focus
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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