Living History

Published: 3/22/21

The Hands-On Historian

By: Jenny Johnston

Category: Civilians

A look at the origins of National Archives staffer Bryan Cheeseboro's lifelong interest in the American Civil War.

Published: 1/11/20

Badge Quest

By: Jenny Johnston

Category: Columns

Follow one man’s journey to become a licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg.

Published: 3/22/19

Map Quest

By: Jenny Johnston

Category: Columns

After a restoration project spearheaded by Scott Roland, the fabled electric Gettysburg map now resides in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Published: 12/1/17

The History Seeker

By: Jenny Johnston

Category: Columns

Archivist Renee Savits and the chance job that spawned a remarkable Civil War collection