ANTIETAM NATIONAL CEMETERY

  Located just outside the Historic town of Sharpsberg, MD.  During the Battle of Antietam this hill was occupied by the Confederate artillery.  At first the dead were buried where they fell on the battlefield, later on they were re-interred here.  A total of 4,776 Union soldiers rest here along with the dead from 4

THE BLOODIEST BATTLE – ANTIETAM

Over this Memorial Day Week-end I made a road trip down to tour the Antietam National Battlefield Park located just outside of the town of Sharpsburg, MD.  It took me about 3 hrs. to drive here. The Battle of Antietam was one of the bloodiest Civil War battles that took place here on Sept. 17th, 1863.  More

WE’RE IN FOR A BLOW, BOYS!

Yesterday morning it dawned rather humid.  The weather forecasters were calling for Severe Storms in the afternoon.  I didn’t pay much attention, and just too it as another “cry wolf” as has happened before.  This time I was wrong! Around 4:45 pm my Phone Alert went off telling me that I severe storm was heading

OLE #113

This above Image is of the ole Steam Engine #113.  Located in the Coal Mining Town of Minersville, PA she was once used to haul Coal & passengers from towns above and below Minersville.  I don’t think that the old steam train is used anymore.  Placed here as a static display. Don’t know which view

THE BIG BOYS!

While up in the Coal Region area yesterday, I came across these HUGE earth/coal hauling trucks.  They are known as “Yukes” in this area.  They are massive!  Notice the driver at the lower left compared to the truck. A better look at this truck.  What they were doing here was reclaiming the Land that once

OLD MILK SHED

Located right alongside the Union Canal, this old Milk Shed has been here for a long time. Back in the very early day’s of the Union Canal there used to be a working Farm here.  This was the way that produce, and milk were kept cold with a natural Spring that once ran thru the

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Over 150 yrs. ago, this field was full of dead & wounded Soldiers from both sides of the Civil War.  There is a sign behind me that said “No Relic Hunting.” Fences of the Battlefield.  For this shot, I had to “sneak in” on a dirt road that normal traffic was not allowed by the

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This is a cement monument to the 90th Pennsylvania Regiment that was in action here on the morning of July 1st, 1863. During the fight on the 1st day, this area was once a wooded section.  Most of the trees were blown away from musket & cannon fire.  When I looked more closely at the “tree” there

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THE STORY OF IVERSON’S PITS. On July 1, 1863, the men of Alfred Iverson’s North Carolina Brigade had arrived at Gettysburg and were preparing to outflank the Union First Corps at Oak Hill. This spot was the northernmost point of Seminary Ridge. They were formed into their line of battle and advanced towards a line

ON HALLOWED GROUND

  Yesterday was going to be such a beautiful day, I thought that this is the day to make a 3 hr. road trip to Historic Gettysburg.  Was glad that I did.  It was just a perfect day for this.  Clear skies & warm temperatures made for a great time to walk around with my