The Joseph Sherfy Property: From Fruit Farm to Firestorm
All fruit dealers hope their fruits become famous. Joseph Sherfy likely never imagined his peach trees would become the most renowned peach orchard in Civil War history. But, like many […]
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The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace: From Concept to Completion
Local residents and visitors often stop to admire the unique, fortress-like architecture of The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace located at the corner of West High and Baltimore Streets.
Battle of Gettysburg: The Third Day
Unlike the second day, the third day at Gettysburg dawned with tremendous noise and commotion as Union troops fought to regain ground lost to attacking Confederates at lower Culp’s Hill
Battle of Gettysburg: The Second Day
The second day dawned with the Union forces occupying the key terrain at Cemetery Hill, Culp’s Hill and portions of Cemetery Ridge. The famed fishhook-shaped Union defensive position had begun
Battle of Gettysburg: The First Day
The three-day battle at Gettysburg is of considerable and continued interest to the thousands of visitors who come to the battlefield each year to walk the hallowed ground and hear
Battle of Gettysburg: A primer
It was the third summer of the war. Except for several fathers, sons and brothers having enlisted in the Union Army and engaged in battles in far-off Virginia, the war