Wayne Motts - American Civil War Page

Always grateful to work with Jim and have him assist me and the National Civil War Museum. A great artifact from the collection of the museum at East Cavalry Field at Gettysburg. An ID disk from a bugler in George Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade.

After 163 years, a remarkable Civil War artifact has returned to Gettysburg.

Join Wayne Motts and special guest historian James A. Hessler at East Cavalry Field as they explore the personal identification disk of Bugler Amos Konkel, Company F, 6th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. Worn during service in George Custer's famed Michigan Cavalry Brigade, this artifact provides a powerful connection to the soldiers who fought at Gettysburg.

Discover the story behind the relic, the soldier who carried it, and the battlefield where history unfolded.

🎥 Watch now on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/rxLRc1vHa_I

A twofer in this month's Tombstone Tales: Radical Republican Ohio Senator Benjamin F. Wade (1800-1878) and his son,
James F. Wade (1843-1921), an aide to Union General Alfred Pleasonton in the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Once again, I am very honored to work with my friend, coauthor, and colleague Jim Hessler in our second Touring Tuesday video for the National Civil War Museum. He knows so much on this subject we just did 30 minutes on one segment of the fighting but wow there sure is a lot of information. Be sure to tune in to the entire episode. Thanks Jim!

🍑 Exploring Gettysburg’s Peach Orchard 🍑

Join Wayne Motts and Licensed Battlefield Guide James Hessler for a special Touring Tuesdays visit to one of the most significant locations on the Gettysburg battlefield — the Peach Orchard.

Discover the stories, strategy, and sacrifices connected to this historic ground as we continue exploring the places where Civil War history unfolded.

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Wow presentation sword from the 2nd NY CAV to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick.

Lincoln's body es**rt. This man survives the American Civil War only to die in the largest theater fire in the United States. A tragic Tombstone tale.

From the Civil War battlefield to one of the greatest tragedies in American history…

In this episode of Tombstone Tales, we visit Waukegan to share the story of Lt. Col. William M. Reid—a Union officer who served his country, es**rted Abraham Lincoln on his final journey, and decades later perished in the tragic Iroquois Theatre Fire.

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📍 Buried at Oakwood Cemetery
🎥 Watch now and discover another powerful story from the past.
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