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We are a volunteer organization whose purpose is to educate the public about the Civil War through first-person presentations.

The Confederation of Union Generals is a Civil War Living History organization, founded in 2002, and based in Gettysburg, PA. The Confederation of Union Generals was founded in October of 2002 From its humble beginnings, COUG grew and expanded over the years — adjusting to a changing composition as members entered into or left the hobby. Through it all, and aided by new members with energy, resource, enthusiasm, and bold ideas, a corps group of founders led the group into fresh and exciting initiatives and venues while remaining true to the vision of the organization in being ambassadors for —and stewards of – a precious treasure: the heritage of America’s Civil War. Using the knowledge of their historical personas, combined with the gift of story telling, has enabled our members to animate the past for young and old alike, and “connect” them to that defining time in our history. NON PROFIT
COUG was recognized as a Non-Profit educational Corporation in 2012 under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Tax Code , and chartered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Tax deductible contributions toward the support of the organization’s educational mission are happily accepted & may be made payable to “COUG” and mailed to our address at PO Box 3851, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Kindly include your home address so we can acknowledge your generosity. THE COUG LADIES
Their presence is a significant factor in the popularity of COUG at many events, and these women are an important resource in telling the entire story of the Civil War era and the many contributions made by women in the war effort –individually, in many roles, or through organizations.

11/04/2026

11/03/2026

Join us in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for Remembrance Day activities on
Saturday November 14, 2026 prior to the parade

On field ceremonies are free and open to the public:

9:00am- Wreath Laying/COUG Memorial Service James Getty Gravesite in Evergreen Cemetery

9:30am - 1st Minnesota Monument along Hancock Avenue on Cemetery Ridge

10:00am - General George Meade Equestrian Monument on Hancock Avenue, Cemetery Ridge

11:00am - Albert Woolson GAR Monument on Hancock Avenue at Ziegler’s Grove

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

A live Civil War-era artillery shell was found in the basement of a newly purchased home in South Connellsville, Fayette County, on Sunday.

11/01/2026

165 years ago today General George B. McClellan assumes the role of General-in-Chief of the U.S. Army. McClellan at the age of 34 years old replacing the 75 year old General Winfield Scott.

McClellan’s time in the postion was limited as President Lincoln removed him from it on
March 11, 1862

PC: Library of Congress

10/31/2026

“They’re coming to get you, Barbara!” 🧟‍♂️

Featured in the opening scene of Pittsburgh filmmaker George Romero’s 1968 horror classic, “Night of the Living Dead,” is the grave of Nicholas Kramer; a German immigrant and veteran of the 134th Pennsylvania Infantry.

The 134th Pennsylvania was recruited from Lawrence, Butler, and Beaver Counties for a term of nine months, and saw action at the battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville with a loss of 109 men.

Following Kramer’s time with the 134th he enlisted in the 78th Pennsylvania Infantry, with which he served in the war’s Western theater before finally mustering out in September 1865.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at the Confederation of Union Generals!

10/31/2026

October is the season for ghost stories, but sometimes reality is even more chilling. There are grim truths and gory details from the Civil War that may...

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

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http://www.uniongenerals.org/

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