Evergreen Gatehouse 12/21/21 ETA survivors of the Civil War

survivors of the Civil War were acutely aware that people were purposefully shaping what would be remembered about the war and what would be omitted from the historical record

dramatic actions at Gettysburg

as well as military service records and contemporary accounts

a time line

As one of an estimated 20

Evergreen Gatehouse 12/21/21 ETA survivors of the Civil WarBuilt in 1855 the Evergreen Cemetery Caretakers Gatehouse is one of Gettysburgs most prominent historical landmarks. During the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1 3, 1863, the Gatehouse received battle damage as it served as the headquarters for Union General Oliver Howard. Today the Gatehouse is one of the primary entrances to both the community Evergreen Cemetery and the Soldiers National Cemetery. Replica building hand crafted in the USA 1: 87 scale