Card, Identification

Archive

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Museum of History Benicia

Name/Title

Card, Identification

Entry/Object ID

2018.012.0106

Scope and Content

Informational Card Battle of Gettysburg: Pickett's Charge July 1-3, 1863 Back of card has a summary of the battle. Mentions Seminary Ridge, Gen. Robert E. Lee, and Maj. Gen. George E. Pickett. Fascinating Fact:The artillery exchange preceding Pickett's charge was heard 140 miles away in Pittsburgh, making it one of the loudest noises on the North American continent up to that time.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection