Woodworking with Old Wood vs New Wood
All great woodworking projects begin by selecting the right wood. Is reclaimed or new wood better? Find out in this deep-dive comparison.
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This blog is here to enlighten you on the intimate experience of woodworking and the relationship that it shares with history, specifically surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg.
Discover our Historic Gettysburg Battlefield & Witness Trees Products
Gettysburg Sentinels
- May 4, 2023
- 2 min
How do we verify the wood we use?
At Gettysburg Sentinels, everything starts with proper verification. Learn about this process and how our products get all the way to you!
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Apr 20, 2023
- 4 min
History in Your Hands: Celebrate Gettysburg Magazine
Discover how Celebrate Gettysburg Magazine is working to preserve the history and honor the legacy of Civil War soldiers!
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Apr 19, 2023
- 4 min
How do we obtain our wood?
Properly obtaining the wood we use is of utmost importance to us. Learn how we responsibly get a hold of these finite wonders of history!
Greg Allen
- Apr 6, 2023
- 4 min
How we're helping preserve history
Understanding the 'why' behind the pieces you cherish makes them that much more special. Today's entry may help you deepen this connection!
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Apr 1, 2023
- 2 min
4 Ways to Appreciate Our Veterans
Recognizing our service men and women starts by finding small ways to express our gratitude for them. See what you can do in today's entry!
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Mar 25, 2023
- 7 min
Top 4 Civil War movies
Get your popcorn ready! Today we're exploring the greatest Civil War movies ever made. From epic battles to poignant dramas, let's dive in!
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Mar 23, 2023
- 2 min
The Origin of Gettysburg Sentinels
I'd like to dedicate today's entry to our founder and my dear friend, and share with you the origin story of Gettysburg Sentinels.
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Mar 9, 2023
- 7 min
Answering your woodworking questions
Curious about woodworking? Find answers to your frequently asked questions in today's post!
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Feb 13, 2023
- 4 min
Living with Colonel Burgwyn
Read about my experience living in the house that Colonel Burgwyn was brought to and buried by after his passing.
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Feb 9, 2023
- 4 min
Discover the Beauty of Sycamore and Walnut
Step into a world of breathtaking beauty as we dive into the wonderous world of Sycamore and Walnut Trees!
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Feb 7, 2023
- 2 min
Discover the Beauty of Cedar and Oak: Two of Our Favorite Woods
Oak wood is also used by Gettysburg Sentinels to make their handcrafted products. There are several different types of oak, including red an
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Jan 26, 2023
- 3 min
The Story of Gettysburg Sentinels: Chapter 2
Gettysburg Sentinels was founded in 2007 by Lieutenant Colonel William Hewitt. Hewitt served in the United States Army for 31 years in intel
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Jan 24, 2023
- 3 min
The Story of Gettysburg Sentinels: Chapter 1
Gettysburg Sentinels is a small business that specializes in creating handcrafted wooden goods. What makes us stand out is the type of wood
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
Our Sacred Witness Trees!
We’ll use this blog to talk all about witness trees and their significance, specifically during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Dec 8, 2022
- 3 min
Working The Wood - A Beautiful (and Very Delicate) Dance
A look in to the world of woodworking and how I found myself in this space today.
Gettysburg Sentinels
- Dec 7, 2022
- 3 min
Welcome to The Woodshop!
I invite to you take a browse through my blog to gain insight into what goes into housing a fully operational, uniquely historical woodshop.
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