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This blog is here to enlighten you on the intimate experience of woodworking and the relationship that it shares with history, specifically surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Greg Allen
Oct 176 min read
Gettysburg: Most ‘Haunted’ Small Town in America?
Gettysburg is known as the most famous small town in America. But can we also add “haunted” to that description?
Gettysburg Sentinels
Sep 163 min read
Stories from the Wood: Brig. Gen. John Buford Jr., USA
Stories from the Wood: Brig. Gen. John Buford Jr., USA
Gettysburg Sentinels
Aug 162 min read
Witness Tree Shadow Boxes Now Available!
Looking for a new way to display your love of Gettysburg history? Gettysburg Sentinels’ newly redesigned shadow boxes are the perfect...
Greg Allen
Jul 82 min read
Discovering Witness Trees with Peter Lukacs
On your next visit to Gettysburg, don’t miss the opportunity to view the Witness Trees that stood sentinel those three historic days in...
Gettysburg Sentinels
Jun 252 min read
Creating History
In addition to the handcrafted items found on the Gettysburg Sentinels website, artisan Greg Allen crafts one-of-a-kind commissioned pieces.
Gettysburg Sentinels
May 213 min read
Memorial Day in Gettysburg
Memorial Day in Gettysburg is an especially moving day. Learn about a few events of particular significance.
Gettysburg Sentinels
Apr 152 min read
Canine Comfort and Camaraderie on the Battlefield
One of the most famous members of the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment is remembered for being loyal, faithful and devoted. In fact,...
Gettysburg Sentinels
Mar 62 min read
To commemorate the 160th anniversary of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant taking control of the Union Army in March 1864, we highlight five facts about Grant
Born in 1822, Ulysses S. Grant is best known as a war hero and two-term president. Learn more about Grant’s strategies and life after war.
Jessica Dean
Feb 134 min read
Love Conquers All
Love can be challenging even in the most ideal circumstances. Factor in war—with its fear, uncertainty, isolation and anguish—and the...
Jessica Dean
Jan 222 min read
5 Facts: Union Army Brig. Gen. John F. Reynolds
Born on September 21,1820, John Fulton Reynolds was a career United States Army officer and one of the most respected senior commanders...
Jessica Dean
Dec 26, 20233 min read
The Gettysburg Campaign
Union and Confederate armies weren’t planning to converge on Gettysburg in July 1863, but a series of movements and engagements that June...
Jessica Dean
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Lincoln at Gettysburg
On Nov. 19, 1863, one of U.S. history’s most impactful speeches took place in our small town. On that day, President Abraham Lincoln gave...
Gettysburg Sentinels
Oct 18, 20232 min read
Stories from the Wood: The George Weikert Farm
Gettysburg Sentinels crafts items out of pieces of walnut from the battlefield tree (a tree that was not standing at the time of battle)...
Gettysburg Sentinels
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Honoring the Sentinels
Sentinel: a person or group that watches over someone or something Gettysburg is fortunate to have many sentinels protecting and watching...
Gettysburg Sentinels
Sep 16, 20235 min read
What Battles Did James Longstreet Fight In?
Learn why "Old War Horse" James Longstreet was a legendary Confederate general.
Gettysburg Sentinels
Aug 30, 20235 min read
4 Reasons Why Gettysburg Completely Changed American History
Learn how the bloodiest battle of the Civil War changed our country forever.
Gettysburg Sentinels
Aug 19, 20235 min read
Top 5 Facts About Chaplain Horatio Howell
Learn about one of the most interesting (yet overlooked) characters from the Battle of Gettysburg.
Gettysburg Sentinels
Aug 2, 20235 min read
Discovering Gettysburg College: A Gem in the Heart of Pennsylvania
Learn about the institution that brings together the past and the present — Gettysburg College.
Gettysburg Sentinels
Jul 22, 20235 min read
8 Civil War Anniversaries and Why They're Important
Upcoming Civil War anniversaries offer a unique opportunity to remember and honor the bravery and sacrifices made for this country.
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