Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Battle of Gettysburg
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Battle of Gettysburg. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.
This Nation
This Nation: Gettysburg Address
ThisNation site provides the full text of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address that was given on November 19, 1863. (A printer friendly version)
Other
American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg: Prisoners of War: Fort Delaware
A description of Fort Delaware, a fort used to house Confederate prisoners of war beginning with those from the Battle of Gettysburg. Read about the living conditions and the prevalence of disease among the prisoners.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Gettysburg" by Herman Melville
This site contains the full text of the poem "Gettysburg" by Herman Melville. (1819-1891 CE)
Other
History Net: Battle of Gettysburg
This resource presents an interesting article from America's Civil War Magazine. It gives a detailed account of this all important battle of the Civil War.
The History Place
The History Place: Battle of Gettysburg
This site from The History Place provides a detailed account of the most famous and important battle of the U.S. Civil War, the battle of Gettysburg. Check out the link, near the bottom of the page, to a letter from President Lincoln to...
Other
Virginia Family Research: The Battle of Gettysburg
This site provides a concise description of the Battle of Gettysburg. It discusses each day of the battle and gives an account of the movement of the Union and Confederate troops. Includes pictures of the battle sites and a map showing...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: The Gettysburg Campaign
Examine the events surrounding the Gettysburg Campaign as it relates to Pennsylvania history in this detailed account. Contained within this site are links to audio, video, and pictorial images of events and people of this era.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Gettysburg Address [Pdf]
"The Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln is one page, non-fiction speech given at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on November 18, 1963. It is followed by an assignment asking students to...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address
Learn about the context behind the Gettysburg Address through this detailed, historical account. Contained within this site are links to audio and pictorial images of events and people of this era.
The History Place
The History Place: Battle of Gettysburg
A detailed description of the events that transpired during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Gettysburg Address
"Four score and seven". Click on the Gettysburg address to download a pictorial slideshow featuring Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Neil De Grasse Tyson Replies to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
In 2015, the astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson accepted the National Academy of Science's most prestigious award. His acceptance speech makes the argument for ensuring that science plays a big role in policymaking. Inspired by the short...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: A War to End Slavery: Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Children at War [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that takes students through an investigation of two key battles of the Civil War--Vicksburg and Gettysburg. Students determine why these battles...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Jacqueline Novogratz at Gettysburg College Commencement 2012
Video of the commencement speech given by Jacqueline Novogratz at Gettysburg College in 2012. [21:13] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Battle of Gettysburg Practice Questions for Kids
History Questions: The Battle of Gettysburg Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: The Battle of Gettysburg
Students learn about the Battle of Gettysburg which major event in the American Civil War on this site.
Yale University
Yale: Avalon Project: Gettysburg Address
This site gives the full text of Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address."
Other
Gettysburg College: Civil War Era Collection
A special collection of political cartoons, maps, letters, photographs, artifacts, etc. all relating to the Civil War Era.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Gettysburg National Military Park
This exhibit of Civil War collections showcases some of the belongings made or used by soldiers in Union and Confederate Camps. Soldiers used these items to cope with the long days in camp.
Other
The Gettysburg Welcome Center: The Battle of Gettysburg
A summary and synopsis of the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg, the turning point of the Civil War, and its aftermath.
Other
Gettysburg.com: Gettysburg
This site details the Battle of Gettysburg. Includes pictures and information about the residents of Gettysburg at the time.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Gettysburg Address
Provides interesting facts and important information about the Gettysburg Address commemorating the massive deaths at the bloody Battle of Gettysburg.
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