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Burials on the John Edward Plank Farm
The John Edward Plank farm page has now been updated with all known Plank farm Confederate burials. The vast majority of these were moved after the war either to the hometowns of the families or to Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond or to another major cemetery in the South. Most of those listed on the page…
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New Web Site Focus and Posts
In order to keep the site fresh, I am changing how I manage it. Hereafter, I will post short articles as blog posts that give lesser known history of Gettysburg in the two decades leading up to the battle. These posts will automatically display on the home page. They will be concise enough to read…
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Chapter 9: Sallie Myers and the Beauty of the Earth
Sallie Myers scooped up the grasshopper and held it, one hand cupped over the other. She felt it jump around, smacking against her top palm. When it stopped at last, she carefully moved her top hand and peered down at the grass-green two-inch long insect. Its eyes were large for its body and seemed almost…
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New Learning Activities Posted
I have now created five chapters of learning activities. These range from simple math exercises to a map-based hotspot game to matching cards. The design isn’t for grading or to test knowledge but to learn by activity, so it’s no big deal if people get something “wrong.” Give these a spin and feel free to…
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Updates to American Civil War Historical Context and Activities for Parents and Teachers
I use fiction to dramatize the real-life stories of people in the American Civil War historical context. I am purposely targeting a young audience in doing so, and hence I am have also been including historical context and learning resources. I’m pleased to say that I have created my first simple interactive exercises to help…
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Chapter 6: Penny Candy
Samuel Milton Bushman was restless. School was out, Pa was working, and Ma had kept him occupied with morning chores. They lived on Baltimore Street near the base of Cemetery Hill. They had a few chickens that Ma made him feed and cleanup after. He also had to help sweep the kitchen, the front room,…