Quite literally years in the making, We Fought at Gettysburg by Carolyn Ivanoff not only fills a void in the published annals of the 17th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry but also helps to complete (at least in part) a journey begun…
Tag: XI Corps
17th CVI Flagpole Rededication Ceremony
The rededication of the 17th CVI flagpole on Barlow’s Knoll is on track for July 1, 1863 – the 155th anniversary of the first day of the battle. The schedule of events is attached. The ceremony begins at 12 noon,…
Save the Date!
Restoration of the 17th CVI flagpole at Barlow’s Knoll
This spring the 17th CVI flagpole located on Barlow’s Knoll is scheduled for a complete restoration, funded by Company F, 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry
Night on East Cemetery Hill
Anyone who travels with me to Gettysburg knows that I like to spend some quality time – after dark – on East Cemetery Hill. It doesn’t matter much what season it is (although honestly, off-season means fewer people and fewer…
Another Ruscoe letter posted
A new letter from Floyd Ruscoe has been posted this afternoon. This letter, written to his father, is from April 1863 and covers the regiment’s participation in the XI Corps review for new commanding General O.O. Howard as well as…
Stafford Civil War Park set to open April 27th
Good news from the Friends of Stafford Civil War Sites on the Stafford Civil War Park: “The Grand Opening of the Stafford Civil War Park will be on the 27th of April, 2013 — 150 years to the day that 11th…