Civil War

Tour to visit likely sites of Pittsburgh's Civil War forts

Tour to visit likely sites of Pittsburgh's Civil War forts

2013-06-17 06:12:31

Two tours to the likely locations of five forts, known as redoubts, hastily assembled during the Civil War, will be held Saturday.


Heinz History Center to display copy of huge Fort Pitt 1864 cannon

Heinz History Center to display copy of huge Fort Pitt 1864 cannon

2013-06-10 00:02:11

The 20-inch Rodman cannon, built at the Fort Pitt Foundry, could hurl a half-ton ball more than four miles.


Gettysburg park operation seen as model

Gettysburg park operation seen as model

2013-06-09 00:25:50

An unusual public-private partnership provides considerable private funding at the Gettysburg National Military Park.


A safer path through Gettysburg's battlefield

2013-06-09 00:18:24

A new pedestrian trail in Gettysburg provides a safe route for throngs visiting the Civil War battlefield.


Eyewitness 1963: Gettysburg anniversary had civil rights as focus

Eyewitness 1963: Gettysburg anniversary had civil rights as focus

2013-06-09 00:06:14

Speakers at the 100th anniversary of the war's biggest battle stressed the ongoing campaign on behalf of minorities.


Ramp from I-579 to Boulevard of the Allies to close this weekend

2013-06-06 08:25:05

The ramp will close at 8 p.m. Friday and reopen by 5 p.m. Sunday. Crews will seal pavement cracks.


Old Economy hosts 'Panic of Pittsburgh' Civil War tribute

Old Economy hosts 'Panic of Pittsburgh' Civil War tribute

2013-06-03 00:09:48

The event will feature a living-history encampment, period music and first-person talks by Union and Confederate re-enactors.


Farm with role in Gettysburg battle reopens during restoration

Farm with role in Gettysburg battle reopens during restoration

2013-05-27 00:08:29

The Gettysburg Foundation and National Park Service are restoring Spangler Farm to its 1863 look.


A Postal Service event in Gettysburg features descendant of rebels in stamp photo

A Postal Service event in Gettysburg features descendant of rebels in stamp photo

2013-05-23 00:05:40

The descendant of three Southern soldiers in a famous Civil War photo will speak at a news conference for the Gettysburg stamp's unveiling.


Gettysburg prepares for tourist spike during 150th anniversary

Gettysburg prepares for tourist spike during 150th anniversary

2013-04-29 00:19:46

Plans for the 150th anniversary of the famous battle include heightened security.



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