Episodes 18 & 19

A Conversation with Park Ranger Barb Sanders about Women during the Civil War

In these episodes, we begin a conversation with Park Ranger Barb Sanders to learn what it is like to work at Gettysburg National Military Park. She tells us about some very exciting visitors as well as the historical contributions of Cornelia Hancock and Sarah Broadhead. In the second episode, we continue to learn about women from the Civil War such as Hannah Johnson, Tillie Pierce, Elizabeth Thorn, Lydia Leister, Mag Palm, and Phylinda Humiston. It turns out that the Civil War was about more than just white dudes running around with guns!

Tillie Pierce
A picture of one area of Gettysburg National Military Park

Where to Learn More

If you haven't already, now is the time to travel to Gettysburg! Use the National Park's website to learn more and plan a great visit.