The Burgh's History Page Another one of my big interests is history. I like most history, but my main focus is in American military history. Through the following sites I hope you can take with you a little appreciation for how these wars contributed to shaping not only the United States, but the world as a whole. I would also like to send a little dedication out to all the men, women, and in some cases children who fought and died while fighting in these wars, and to the men and women who today carry the torch of freedom while defending America, WE THANK YOU! This page is dedicated to my Grandfather Thomas C. Stiefvater (1922-1997) - World War II Veteran. "If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten." - Rudyard Kipling Thomas C. Stiefvater The link displays the entry for my grandfather on the World War II Memorial website. French and Indian War (1754-1763) - includes Pontiac's War (1763-1766) French and Indian War 250th Anniversary The War that Made America Website about the PBS series on the French and Indian War. Battle of Fort Necessity Opening battle of the French and Indian War in the summer of 1754. The replica fort is located near Farmington, Pennsylvania. Fort Ligonier Rebuilt replica of the former British fort located near Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Fort Pitt Museum Former British fort located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers during the French and Indian War. Later, it became an American outpost during the Revolutionary War. The former French Fort Duquesne was located at roughly this same site before the French and Indian War. Today it is a museum dedicated to the fort and the French and Indian War. Pennsylvania's Forbes Trail 2008 is the 250th Anniversary of the Trail. Battle of Bushy Run Battle during the beginning of Pontiac's War. It took place near Jeannette, Pennsylvania on August 5-6, 1763. American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) The American Revolutionary War The Brigade of the American Revolution Re-enactor link. Independence Visitor Center Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Washington Crossing State Park Pennsylvania State Park where George Washington crossed the Delaware River on December 25, 1776 to attack Trenton, New Jersey. Battle of Brandywine Took place west-southwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 11, 1777. Fort Washington State Park Located north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Valley Forge National Historical Park Place built by the American troops for shelter during the winter of 1777. Located northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. War of 1812 (1812-1814) War of 1812 War of 1812.com United States Brig Niagara Reconstruction of the warship aboard which Oliver Hazard Perry won the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813. Mexican-American War (1846-1848) Mexican War American Civil War (1861-1865) Battles Battle of Antietam This battle was fought along Antietam Creek near Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862 (110 years to the day before I was born). Battle of Chattanooga This battle was fought in Chattanooga, Tennessee from November 23-25, 1863. Battle of Chickamauga This battle was fought at Chickamauga Creek in Georgia on September 19th and 20th, 1863. Battle of Hanover Battle in Hanover, Pennsylvania that took place the day before the Battle of Gettysburg. Self-Guided Brochure for Battle of Hanover Sites Battle of Gettysburg This battle was fought in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania from July 1-3, 1863. Battle of Bentonville This battle was fought in Bentonville, North Carolina from March 19-21, 1865. The Valley of the Shadow Living the Civil War in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Battle of Franklin Battle took place on November 30, 1864 in Franklin, Tennessee. Miscellaneous Links U. S. Civil War Center The American Civil War Homepage Civil War Page The Civil War Re-enactors Civil War Shows Gettysburg Foundation Friends of Gettysburg I've been a member since 1987. Civil War Preservation Trust Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System Pennsylvania Civil War Trails Spanish-American War (1898-1902) Spanish-American War Centennial Site Library of Congress: Spanish American War Centennial of the Spanish-American War World War I (1914-1918) - U. S. involvment was mainly from 1917-1918. World War I First World War.com World War II (1939-1945) Grolier Interactive's World War II Commemoration World War II Federation Located in Wayensburg, Pennsylvania. Cold War (1946-1989) - Dates are debatable. I Went with the end of World War II till the break up of the Soviet Union. Cold War Korean War (1950-1953) Korean War POW/MIA The Korean War - The Forgotten War Vietnam War (1961-1975) Vietnam War POW/MIA The Vietnam War Persian Gulf War (1990-1991) Operation Desert Storm Debriefing Book Operation Enduring Freedom (2001-Present) Iraq War (2003-Present) Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Memorials and Museums National World War II Memorial I'm a Charter Member. Located in Washington D.C. The National World War II Museum Formerly the National D-Day Museum. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana. United States Navy Memorial Foundation I'm a Plank Owner. Located in Washington D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Located in Washington D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Pearl Harbor Memorial: (BB-39) USS Arizona Located in Pearl Harbor, Hawai'i. (BB-39) USS Arizona Memorial Museum Association (BB-63) USS Missouri Memorial Located in Pearl Harbor, Hawai'i. Battleship Missouri Camera (SS-319) USS Becuna Located at the Independence Seaport Museum at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This sub participated in World War II. (SS-481) USS Requin Located at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Military Museum Located in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. Soldiers and Sailors Hall Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Carlisle Army Barracks Located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. National Air and Space Museum Located in Washington D.C. Pacific Aviation Museum Located on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor, Hawai'i. Mid-Atlantic Air Museum Located in Reading, Pennsylvania Bugles Across America Supporting military funerals across America. Erie Maritime Museum Located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Location of the United States Brig Niagara. (C-6) USS Olympia Located at the Independence Seaport Museum at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This ship participated in the Spanish-American War. Pentagon Memorial Flight 93 Memorial Located in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Miscellaneous History Links DefendAmerica News - Fallen Warriors Page dedicated to America's Fallen Heros. A Tribute To Native American Veterans Dedicated in honor of the brave men and women of the native tribes of America who served with distinction in the defense of their country. Native American Indian Veterans Native American Aboriginal Veterans Lest We Forget A great site dedicated to remembering the contributions of African-Americans in America's history. The site is also a great place to educate yourself about this history. Military Women Site dedicated to honoring the contributions of women in the military. American Women in Uniform The History Channel History Net The History Web Historical Text Archives Department of Veterans Affairs Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Call to Colors Mark Churms Art Nicholas Morigi The Regalia Specialist The Bradford House Located in Washington, Pennsylvania. 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