Rosa carmichael family tree
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This hour-long dramatic presentation will introduce you to the story of the Children’s Homestead Orphanage, which existed here in Gettysburg from 1866 to 1877.
The story of the happy early years will set the stage for the dark years that followed. Our cast will take you through the trial of the Head Mistress Rosa Carmichael. The cruel treatment of these poor children will be explored through the testimony of witnesses. The lawyers will argue their cases and Rosa will try to justify her actions. In the end, the Judge will allow you (the Jury) to proclaim Rosa innocent or guilty. Will you accept your summons to attend this one of a kind event while here in Gettysburg?
Due to the subject matter, which includes child abuse, not recommended for young children. Parental discretion is strongly advised! (Disruptive persons will be asked to leave—no refunds). Admission to this event is $20
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A. D. Carmichael
Archibald Drummond Carmichael (24 February 1859 – 14 November 1915) was a Scottish industrial chemist and mining engineer who made important advances in processing mine tailings to recover valuable metals.
History
Carmichael was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, and educated in Glasgow. He studied chemistry under Professor Dittmer at the Andersonian College ("The Place of Useful Learning"), and gained experience at city analysts Wallace, Tatlack, and Clarke. He worked at Charles Tennant's "St Rollox" laboratories adjacent the Monkland Canal for 14 years, rising to the level of chief technical chemist.
In 1889 left for Victoria, Australia, where he found employment with Felton, Grimwade & Co and with the Australian Explosives and Chemical Company.[1]
He joined the Metals Extraction Company, and was sent to Broken Hill with metallurgist Askin Nicholas to troubleshoot one of Junction North mine's processes.[2] In 1894 he joined Broken Hill's Block 10 Company as assayer, then in October 1896 joined "The Proprietary" (BHP). Aroun
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We are privileged to occupy one of the buildings used as an orphanage for Civil War soldiers’ children after the war. This is the story of the National Soldiers’ Orphans’ Homestead.
In 1862, Amos Humiston enlisted in the 154th New York Regiment. A quiet, kind man, he left his family only after their town assured him that his wife and three children would be well looked-after while he was away. By July of 1863, Amos was a sergeant and well-known in his company as a noble, generous, cheerful man who was always quick to do his duty. But above all, he was devoted to his family and always thought of them.
Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum, formerly the girls’ dormitory for the orphanage.
On the 1st of July, 1863, the 154th New York covered the retreat of the Union XI Corps through Gettysburg. The “Hardtacks” fought stubbornly, and by nightfall, only 15 of 224 men had made it to Cemetery Hill where the Union Army of the Potomac was reforming. Among the dead was Sgt. Humiston. He was shot above the heart and fell in a vacant lot on t
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