Today is Thursday, July 3, the 184th day of 2024. There are 181 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 3, 1863, the pivotal three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in ...

A ceremony to honor Jefferson County’s last Civil War veteran was held recently at the Brookville Cemetery, when a special ...

July 3 1775: Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. 1863: The pivotal three-day Civil War Battle of ...

On July 3, 1863, the Union army under the command of Gen. George Meade defeated Confederate forces commanded by Gen. Robert E ...

events this summer at Children of Gettysburg 1863®. Designed for families and youth, these hands-on programs run throughout July and August 2025, aiming to spark curiosity and promote learning during ...

Learn about the major world events and happenings, birthdays, and deaths that took place on July 03. Check what happened ...

The Battle of Gettysburg, considered to be one of the most important battles of the American Civil War, came to an end on ...

Wikimedia Commons/Unknown author The Lawrence Massacre Most people in Lawrence, Kansas woke up to gunfire on August 21, 1863.

The Battle of Gettysburg saw excessive heat and a severe thunderstorm, likely piling on the casualties to the biggest battle ...

Erie County native Strong Vincent's heroism on July 2, 1863, at the Battle of Gettysburg is not where he first distinguished ...

The Battle of Gettysburg, fought on the first three days of July in 1863, resulted in more than 51,000 total casualties (dead, wounded, missing, captured), including more than 7,000 dead, yet it began ...