Artillery and Teamwork: Student Program: Post-Visit Lesson

Alfred Waud sketch depicting the 9th Massachusetts Battery going into position on July 2, 1863, at Gettysburg.

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Artillery and Teamwork
Post-Visit Activity

Short Essay Assignment

Having learned the story of Captain John Bigelow and the soldiers in his 9th Massachusetts Battery and of their heroic actions during the Battle of Gettysburg, how can you apply the lessons learned--such as teamwork and courage--in your own life?

 

 

 

Post-Battle Photograph Showing the Devastation to the Trostle Farm

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