Gettysburg Historical Insights Quiz

What is the significance of the Alexander Doin House in the town?

• It is a museum dedicated to the Civil War.

• It is the oldest building in the town.

• It is considered one of the nicest restaurants in town.

• It was the site of a famous battle.

Who was Jackie White in relation to the Alexander Doin House?

• The architect of the building

• A famous historian

• A former board member and driving force for the local museum

• The current chef

Where did the procession to the Soldiers National Cemetery begin?

• Tony Town Road

• Emmitsburg Road

• Cemetery Hill

• Baltimore Street

What was the outcome of the murder trial involving James Hunter?

• He was acquitted.

• He was sentenced to life imprisonment.

• He was found guilty and hanged.

• He was pardoned.

What is a common ghost story associated with the hanging grounds?

• The ghost of James Hunter haunts the area.

• A tree grows where the gallows once stood.

• It is the site of a haunted house.

• Multiple people were hanged there.

What was Abraham Lincoln's activity during his visit to Gettysburg?

• He only visited the edge of the town and the cemetery.

• He toured the entire battlefield.

• He visited Devil's Den.

• He gave a speech at Little Roundtop.

What is a common myth about Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

• Lincoln forgot his speech notes.

• Jenny Wade's family was invited to sit on the platform.

• The platform was made of marble.

• Lincoln's speech was not well-received.

How many people were actually on the platform during Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

• 150

• 400

• 30

• 1000

What was the route taken to the cemetery during the procession?

• Via Little Roundtop

• Turning onto Tony Town Road

• Directly up Baltimore Pike

• Through the Evergreen Cemetery Gate House

What was the significance of the stone wall mentioned in the discussion?

• It marked the boundary of the cemetery.

• It was a major defensive structure during the battle.

• It was not substantial and did not hinder the procession.

• It was built after the battle.