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, reso
06/12/2026
Union cavalry under Philip Sheridan—looking to distract the enemy from U.S. Grant’s planned crossing of the James River after Cold Harbor—clashed with Confederate horsemen at Trevilian Station in 1864. The 2-day engagement was the bloodiest all-cavalry battle of the war.
06/11/2026
At long, long last, I paid my respects at the final resting place of my favorite general, Winfield Scott Hancock. Montgomery Cemetery, Norristown, Pa. Video to come, for Hancock and others buried there.
06/11/2026
06/11/2026
The grave of Confederate General Henry Heth, a division commander in A. P. Hill's Corps. He's probably most famous for engaging with John Buford's cavalry that opened up the Battle of Gettysburg.
06/10/2026
We will be a part of Civil War weekend at
Old Bedford Village this upcoming weekend
June 13-14th in Bedford, Pennsylvania
Come experience history with the ladies and gentlemen who lived it!
06/10/2026
Cool detail at City Point winter quarters showing General John Rawlins with his wife and daughter. Hat cord, boot scraper, patterned dresses, stocking visible through laces, planking, frayed chair, curly hair, fob, kid-in-motion and more! This is one of two shots of this scene.
06/10/2026
Birthday wishes for actress turned Union spy
Major Pauline Cushman
Born this day in 1833 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Not bad for 193 years old!
Cushman is portrayed in our organization by
MJ Henion
06/10/2026