Union Drummer Boy

06/24/2026

Rumor has it Abraham Lincoln’s first stop in Gettysburg is The Union Drummer Boy.

We can’t confirm the rumor… but we can confirm we have some incredible artifacts waiting for you! 🇺🇸

06/23/2026

“Folks, the artifacts are tremendous… and we take all major credit cards!” 🇺🇸💳

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06/22/2026

🔥 Gettysburg Civil War Collector’s Show – One Weekend Only! 🔥

Join us June 27–28 in Gettysburg for one of the nation’s premier Civil War collecting events!

Explore hundreds of tables featuring authentic Civil War artifacts, relics, photographs, documents, uniforms, militaria, and more.

📍 Allstar Sports Complex
2638 Emmitsburg Rd, Gettysburg
🎟 Admission $10 | Children Under 12 Free

Step into history. Discover the past. Take history home.

Purchase tickets in advance: https://uniondb.com/collectors-show/

06/21/2026

Did you know?

Father’s Day was birthed because of a Civil War Veteran.

Sonora Smart Dodd, raised by her father—William Jackson Smart, a widowed veteran who single-handedly raised six children—campaigned for the holiday, leading to the first celebration in Spokane, Washington, in 1910.

Happy Father’s Day from our family to yours!

06/20/2026

Best relic shop in the world if you ask me!

If you love collecting historical artifacts, or are simply interested in learning more about the Civil War, the Union Drummer Boy is a must-stop shop the next time you're in town⭐

Located at 34 York St., Gettysburg, this shop has authentic Civil War items - everything from muskets to uniforms to memorabilia and more.

🔗Visit their online store at https://uniondb.com/

06/14/2026

In Honor of Flag Day

The attack on Fort Sumter in April 1861 became one of the first great flag stories of the war. Major Robert Anderson’s garrison defended the U.S. flag against Confederate bombardment, and when the fort was evacuated, the flag became a cherished national relic.

Throughout the North, public displays of the Stars and Stripes exploded in popularity, with flags appearing on homes, businesses, political rallies, and military camps.

President Abraham Lincoln understood the flag’s importance as a symbol of national unity.

During the war, the United States continued to add stars for new states despite the rebellion, reinforcing the idea that the Union was perpetual and indivisible.

06/10/2026

This Father’s Day, give more than a gift—give an experience.

Treat the history enthusiast in your life to tickets for the 53rd Annual Gettysburg Civil War Collector’s Show, where generations can connect through authentic artifacts, fascinating stories, and a shared passion for history.

Purchase tickets in advance: https://uniondb.com/collectors-show/

05/29/2026

Purchase tickets in advance: https://uniondb.com/collectors-show/