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Civil War Resources - Gettysburg

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863). Military conflicts such as this one have shaped our nation and the lives of our ancestors. By learning the stories behind them, we can better understand and provide context for the study of our family's past.

Fortunately there are several resources where we can learn more about the Civil War and in particular the Battle of Gettysburg. Many of these can be accessed online at the locations I've listed below:

Fold3 Civil War Collection
The Fold3 Civil War Collection offers photos, documents, and maps related to the conflict.

The Sentinel Magazine, April 2013 edition
The anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg is highlighted in this online magazine published by the National Park Service.

The Battle of Gettysburg Animated Map
This is an impressive narration and visualization of the entire battle. It is hosted by the Civil War Trust.

Pictures of the Civil War
If you are interested in looking through photos from the Civil War, you can find a list of them on the National Archives Website at this link. Several of the photos are related to the Battle of Gettysburg.

Family Search Civil War Record Collection
If you are wondering if your ancestor fought in the civil war, you can check out this site. Family Search is a free, online resource dedicated to family history and hosted by the Church of Latter Day Saints. All records on their site can be accessed for free. If you find a relative's records on their site, you can print them or save them to your computer. You can also build your own tree on their site or add to an existing one.

You can also share in the comment section your own favorite Civil War sites or stories about your ancestors who served in the war. 

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