Gettysburg BlogThe Gettysburg Blog is where you can find a list of what I've been working on lately. This blog will...
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Would you like to be a part of this blog? The most recent blog entries are listed below... Jul 30, 2010, Old Fashioned Ice Cream ParlorFor an old fashioned ice cream treat in Gettysburg, you need to visit the Sunset Ice Cream parlor and soda fountain. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor" Jul 22, 2010, Gettysburg College Photo of the Day ContestGettysburg College is still looking for Photo of the Day submissions and votes on the winner for this year's People's Choice Award.
"Fireworks over Christ Chapel" was photographed by Sarah Grandstaff of the Gettysburg College Office of Residence Life. Jul 10, 2010, Gettysburg Peach Orchard HistoryThe Gettysburg Peach Orchard was a Civil War battlefield site of intense fighting. Find out what happened to the peaches, Sickles, and the Trostle Farm. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Gettysburg Peach Orchard History" Jul 6, 2010, Fire at Mister Ed's Elephant Museum on the Lincoln HighwayThe famous Mister Ed's Elephant Museum located just above Gettysburg on route 30 (the Lincoln highway) suffered a big fire on the evening of July 5.
See the videos on the Gettysburg Times website for more details. Jul 1, 2010, The Online Gettysburg Events ScheduleUse this Gettysburg events schedule to make sure you don't miss something important on your next visit. My calendar is always up to date! Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Online Gettysburg Events Schedule" Jun 29, 2010, 1865 Presidential Inauguration Dinner MenuI found a copy of the menu from the 1865 Presidential Inauguration dinner in the Library of Congress online archives while I was doing research. This was Permalink -- click for full blog post "1865 Presidential Inauguration Dinner Menu" Jun 26, 2010, Abraham Lincoln BiographyUnderstand Gettysburg by reading a short Abraham Lincoln biography and learning some basic facts about Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Abraham Lincoln Biography" Jun 26, 2010, Wills House Lincoln Museum in GettysburgA visit to Gettysburg should include a tour of the Wills House Lincoln Museum where President Abraham Lincoln slept before he gave the Gettysburg Address. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wills House Lincoln Museum in Gettysburg" Jun 24, 2010, Where is Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?Are you wondering, "Where is Gettysburg in relation to other major cities?" Find the answer and city coordinates for Gettysburg PA. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Where is Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?" Jun 17, 2010, Guide to Gettysburg CabinsYou can stay in Gettysburg cabins on Pennsylvania campgrounds if you want a rustic experience with more luxury and comfort than tent camping. There are different levels to fit every budget. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Guide to Gettysburg Cabins" Jun 16, 2010, Civil War MusicEnjoy some live Civil War music with the Regimental Band of the 8th Georgia Infantry this Saturday, June 19 at the Pennsylvania Monument in the Gettysburg Battlefield Park.
View the Gettysburg Events Schedule. Jun 11, 2010, Mary Todd Lincoln's InsanityThere was an auction today for documents related to Mary Todd Lincoln's commitment to an insane asylum in 1875. The papers sold for $37,600 but right now you can have a look online for free. Jun 11, 2010, Rare Slave Children PhotoA rare photo of slave children was discovered at a sale in North Carolina. It was developed by the studio of famous photographer Matthew Brady and probably taken during the Civil War.
Jun 10, 2010, Live Gettysburg Theater EventsEnjoy Gettysburg theater during your visit, from summer theater at Totem Pole Playhouse to special stars year round at the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg, PA. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Live Gettysburg Theater Events" Jun 7, 2010, Civil War Money FactsLearn the Civil War money facts about inflation, Civil War paper money, shortages of Civil War Coins, as well as modern Lincoln and Gettysburg coin production. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Civil War Money Facts"
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