It's amazingly crazy Eric's connection with his family and the town of Gettysburg and, have his museum in his great-grandfather's house. So awesome! Thanks JD for putting this video together and to Eric for sharing the story on how he obtained those letters. This is why I love this channel. All the personal stuff.
Awesome collection from Ms Wade, it really tells a story. Sadly, imagine 150 years from now, JDs great grandson in a museum looking at Jennie Wade's relatives artifacts. What will be left to tell a story? Maybe a cell phone, or an iPad, or maybe even a Starbucks cup. The personal labors of affection in letters and belongings are sadly long gone and all that's left are Twitter posts and RU-vid comments, we are losing so much so fast!
I've passed the house and Jennie's grave on many occasions. I've never thought about her story before. The casualties of war are real people with loves, fears, and personalities, all lost and forgotten by the magnitude of the events that surround them and in the passage of time.
What a great coincidence that the letters ended up back at the Pfeffer house. I can certainly understand the family cutting out the "good parts" of these letters, but the collector/historian in me says, what a crying shame. Another excellent & informative video, JD!
JD thank you so much for all this great information We just spent few days in Gettysburg which you gave us the push to go Wow so glad we went and saw so many sites that you suggested We ended up at Gettysburg Museum Eric was there and told him we came because we saw on your utube channel Wow what a Great collection of items he has there. We are from Michigan and we’re able to find the monuments associated with the amen who came and fought at Gettysburg.Such a Great trip to see all this history and honor all those who answered the call ❤️
Just wanted to mention how incredibly amazing it is having watched most of the your WWII videos to now have discovered the American Veterans Center channel where they interview the military personnel who were there, from D-Day, Eagles Nest, and even post war events at places like Okinawa which was of particular interest to me since my uncle was killed there. The veteran's stories combined with the your channel just brings a whole new level of understanding to the humanity and sacrifices of WWII
I’ve always found Jenny’s story a tragic and fascinating one. I’ve been to her house a number of times day and night. I believe nothing is by accident and her letter went to their proper place of rest. The fact the her Lover Skelly died over the same conflict together in a sense, glorifies this story even more. Kind Thanks, Many Blessings and Safe Journeys! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
The human-interest stories are what I enjoy most about history. Tillie Pierce's story is another great story, a teenage girl caught-up in the battle, she survived though.
So good to see all that history being preserved, respected cherished. Hope people, wherever put their petty ways aside and learn from history. Very interesting.
I remember visiting the Jenny Wade house as a young girl. I always remembered her name because it was so sad she was killed and at a young age. It intrigued me. Thank you for sharing.
I remember as a young child of six or so my parents took me to her house. This was the early sixties but I got such a feeling of sorrow and woe. I've never shaken, nor do I want to forget that feeling I witnessed
I love the passion Eric has the excitement in his voice when he's talking about the history. I've had the pleasure of meeting n talking with him n the excitement he has just sparked more excitement in myself thank u JD n Eric for all u do
What a great video!! 💜 Gettysburg is one of my favorite places and I’ve been to the Jenny Wade house many times but never seen the letters at the museum! Her story has ALWAYS intrigued me. Can’t wait to go back!!!
I think it's GREAT, that this young man is overseeing the preservation of history that his great great grandfathers lived thru and participated in. In Their House! No less. .. I just hope his children will Continue The Tradition
This is so amazing. Love the Jennie Wade story, and so excited to hear about the book and letters. Definitely have to get the book. Love the civilian stories during the battle. Thank you JD and Erik.
Both of my grandfathers, and great grandfather, worked with wood and carpentry, and now I work with wood too. That's such a great legacy that your family home is a museum for everyone to share with and learn from.
Jennie Wade is one of my favorite historical figures from the Battle of Gettysburg and her story is just so interesting including her relationship with her boyfriend Jack Skyell. But the letters are very very genuine and what I find interesting is that Jack was friends with a confederate soldier named Wesley Culp. Whose family owned the farm that was below culp's Hill and it's where he would die on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Hearing about the letter's was very interesting! It's so sad that they both died. But hopefully neither one had to grieve for the other. Hopefully their together now in heaven & are in peace.
HEY, JD & ERIC YES,...The Jennie Wade story Is so very sad bu t I Imagine there's so many different types of love story From the civil war Year's But thanks for letting us know This story OK guy's take care stay safe and Will see you 9n the next video
Wow, such an interesting story. It must feel pretty special to be connected to all of that history through family members. Great job telling the story through the video :)
Awesome one man! My father, who is a huge Civil War buff told me about Jennie Wade when I was kid. Thank you for reminding me that he did so, otherwise I would have completely forgot about it. Cheers 👍👍👍
I was here back in 1969 with my dad and youngerbrother. The Jennie Wade story was sad then, and even now her history haunts me. War is questionable at least. (Ihave been deleted several times for my comments. I mean nothing bad.) History is fascinating.
I find it amazing that only one civilian died during the battle. With all the gunshots flying around, all the cannon fire over three days with a bit over 50,000 casualties that Jennie Wade was the only civilian hit........ Thanks to JD and Erik for keeping American History alive.
From the angle of the shot, that was intent. Take out one, to get to another; The truth will set you/us free. Divine direction with the reason unknown until revealed by The Creator. The History is our heritage to learn and follow our genetic predisposition or change it. We decide. That's our choice, given by God. In God we trust. In God I trust.
I first read about Ms. Wade many years ago in a fiction book so I didn’t know if her story was true or not and then my family and I made our first trip there and I found out that it was true plus a whole lot more and I ended up buying a book about her and I find her story just so interesting and I look for anything that I can get that I can find out more about her. So I will be looking into getting this book that this young man was talking about. Thank you for producing such wonderful information and I always learn something that I didn’t know when I watch them.
The last time I went there to 2018 to Gettysburg I went to the Jenny Wade house. I was excited about it but there was more open field battle from July 1st and earthworks no long there today sadly. Loved the museum and shop though. Also interesting Johnston Skelly's father was also a Union soldier.
Something large scared the heck out of me while touring Jennie Wade house. I pushed through the group and they looked at me like I was crazy..I told them what had just happened to me in the other room while taking pictures. The tour guide just laughed and said that happened before. Scary but fun??
I think I learn something every time I watch your videos. I thought the Gettysburg battle was longer. I guess because so much happened and how much you hear about it. I also almost wonder if Jennie Wade was killed on purpose, because she made food for the Union, but was killed by the Confederates.
Been going to Gettysburg every year since 1984 when I was 4 years old and every time I have to visit the Ginny Wade house. I've been through it more times than I can count ,but it's just kinda a part of a trip to "The Berg" ( as we call it) that isn't complete without a visit there. Anyone remember the old observation tower ?
Unlike now, spelling was not hard and fast for most of written History. Also nicknames were very prevalent as they are today. If you were named Mary or John or other extremely common names, it was useful within families and communities to assign nicknames so everyone knew Which Mary you were talking about. I do wish you had read us a letter. It took the Docent 10 minutes to disclose nothing more than reiterating repeatedly that she was killed and had a Romance. We knew that. Hearing “Her voice” about the times would have been unique and touching.
I can just imagine what goes on with putting some of these videos together. Let's do a video about some civil war letters... That doesn't sound like an interesting topic... I can make it interesting, Fam...then (200k views later) I told you so....
