• The Winter of 1861-1862 Abraham Lincoln was not perfect. But the more I read about him, the more I am amazed at his talents and judgments. The [...]

  150 Years Ago Today: Special War Order No. 1

  February 1, 2012
• 150 Years of Controversy How do we interpret General George B. McClellan? This is a challenge for us as Antietam Battlefield Guides, though the [...]

  The Enigmatic McClellan

  January 17, 2012
• Edwin Stanton and Abraham Lincoln were opposites in many ways. Lincoln was a tall Republican, known for his wit and warmth; Stanton was a short [...]

  150 Years Ago Today: Stanton Appointed Secretary of War

  January 16, 2012