gettysburg, battle of, gettysburg, pa., 1863

Beginning in 1861, the battles of the Civil War resulted in sacrifice, bloodshed, and heroism. During the first two years of the war, Southern troops won many victories, but their fortune changed at Gettysburg and Vicksburg when Northern forces began to defeat the South. It is estimated that over 10,000 engagements were fought, with the Union forces finally declaring a victory in 1865.

The Chester County Paranormal Research Society reports on their findings investigating reportedly haunted places in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the site of one of the Civil War's deadliest battles.

Stand in the footsteps of soldiers who fought or fled at the battle of Gettysburg.

Examines the Battle of Gettysburg from the viewpoint of the women, German immigrants, and African-Americans who were part of the fight and draws upon memoirs, letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts to tell the story of the pivotal turnpoint of the Civil War.

Tells the story of the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of the Yankees and Rebels, officers, foot soldiers, men, women, townspeople and outside observers.

In 1863, child slave Thomas and his sister Birdie journey north and meet up with Union soldiers who have orders to fight at Gettysburg.

It's 1863, and Thomas and his little sister, Birdie, have fled the farm where they were born and raised as slaves. Following the North Star, looking for freedom, they soon cross paths with a Union soldier. Everything changes: Corporal Henry Green brings Thomas and Birdie back to his regiment, and suddenly it feels like they've found a new home. Best of all, they don't have to find their way north alone -- they're marching with the army. But then orders come through: the men are called to battle in Pennsylvania. Thomas has made it so far ... but does he have what it takes to survive Gettysburg?.

Explores the Battle of Gettysburg through a memoir written by Tillie Pierce who, when she was fifteen years old, lived in Gettysburg during the battle.

When the iTime app on their phones sends Mel, Bev, and Brandon to Washington, D.C., in 1863, in the middle of the Civil War, the youngsters must somehow travel to Gettysburg, make sure what is supposed to happen does happen, save the Union, and be home in time for dinner.