Just Back: Gettysburg

For Independence Day we explored some of the history of Gettysburg, Pa.   Started with a 3-hour tour of the battlefield itself with Licensed Battlefield Guide, Susan.  There is a lot of geography to cover, so she drives your car and explains the history on the move. Extraordinarily informative.

Pennsylvania Monument @ Gettysburg National Military Park

HVW + Licensed Battlefield Guide Susan @ Gettysburg National Military Park

And, of course it was the 4th of July, so there were explosions in the sky.

Independence Day fireworks @ Gettysburg

Independence Day fireworks @ Gettysburg

The next day we spent a bit of time at a annual re-enactment of the battle.  We stayed for the initial skirmish only, as it was unbelievably hot.  Not sure how (or why) the re-enactors stand it for 3 full days.  Dedicated beyond belief.

156th Anniversary – Gettysburg Re-enactment

HVW and the Union Officers @ Gettysburg Re-enactment

156th Anniversary – Gettysburg Re-enactment

156th Anniversary – Gettysburg Re-enactment

156th Anniversary – Gettysburg Re-enactment

156th Anniversary – Gettysburg Re-enactment

156th Anniversary – Gettysburg Re-enactment

156th Anniversary – Gettysburg Re-enactment

156th Anniversary – Gettysburg Re-enactment

156th Anniversary – Gettysburg Re-enactment

Then we visited the Eisenhower home, which is also within the park boundary.

Presidential Gaspump – Eisenhower Home @ Gettsyburg

Presidential Bell – Eisenhower Home @ Gettsyburg

Presidential Sundial – Eisenhower Home @ Gettsyburg

And finally, a visit to the Gettysburg National Cemetary, where Lincoln gave the speech that we know as the Gettysburg Address.

@Gettysburg National Cemetery

@Gettysburg National Cemetery

@Gettysburg National Cemetery

Then, home.