Gettysburg Blog

May 1, The Online Gettysburg Events Schedule

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:49:06 GMT

Use this Gettysburg events schedule to make sure you don't miss something important on your next visit. My calendar is always up to date!

Mar 14, Gettysburg Mourns

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:54:32 GMT

Gettysburg Mourns Once the drum rolls echoed here And bugles sharp call cut the air The devil had his way again When good men fought good men Pastures

Mar 14, Virginia Wade

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:53:26 GMT

My ghost story begins with the trip my husband and I took to Gettysburg in June 2011. During our stay, one day we decided to try and find the Cashtown

Feb 17, Unusual Experience in the Wheatfield

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:06:36 GMT

I have always been attracted to Gettysburg, and one day in June 2010, after going to Bass Pro Shops in Harrisburg, I had nothing else planned for the day

Feb 17, The Hoffman Mansion

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:00:42 GMT

I am the same person who wrote The Boy from Maryland. It was me, my mom, her boyfriend, and his daughter (Syd). We have gone to Gettysburg again and went

Jan 17, Gettysburg Battlefields, Hallowed Ground Preserved for Us

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:05:33 GMT

Explore the rolling hills and open fields of the Gettysburg battlefields and learn the best battle locations to visit.

Dec 16, Gettysburg Recipes Officially Published

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:44:17 GMT

My cookbook with Gettysburg recipes is now available for e-readers! You can purchase through Amazon for use on the Kindle or through Smashwords for other readers such as the Nook. Just in time for Christmas!

Nov 3, Gettysburg Remembrance Day Parade

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:08:37 GMT

Gettysburg celebrates Remembrance Day and the delivery of the Gettysburg Address with a parade. This event has happened every year since 1863!

Oct 24, Confederate Infantry

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:43:02 GMT

Photo of a rifle demonstration at Bull Run Park. There are more at www.civilwar150photos.org and www.oakhillstudio.or

Oct 14, Beware of Parking Tickets

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:23:06 GMT

Gettysburg police are now enforcing the 2 hour parking limit on downtown parking meters. Even if you come back to add money to the meter, you could still get a ticket! See the full article in the Evening Sun.

Oct 5, Fields Of Red

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:43:36 GMT

It had been the rule, it seemed like law - since man's time here on earth. Man would enslave man; they say it centered on some men's worth. The world had

Sep 23, Civil War Womens Clothing: Civil War Dresses, Hair Jewelry, and the Snood

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:49:50 GMT

Best remembered as the hoop skirt era, Civil War womens clothing involved several layers of garments and Civil War dresses that seem strange to us now.

Sep 2, Cold Meat Sandwhich

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:28:02 GMT

This is really simple. 2 slices of bread Turkey meat Slice of cheese Mayonnaise Directions: Put mayonnaise on slices of bread. Put meat and cheese on

Sep 2, B.B.Q . Buffalo

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:26:11 GMT

Start by rolling ground buffalo meat into small balls. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until cooked through. *1-1/2 cup brown sugar *1-1/2 cup

Sep 2, Gettysburg Bus Lines

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:21:00 GMT

Freedom Transit is planning to cut one of the Gettysburg bus lines. What do you think? Photo provided by Shane Dunlap and The Evening Sun. Public comments can be submitted before Monday, Sept. 19. Comments should be mailed to 257 N. 4th Street, Rear, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Comments can also be emailed to info@rabbittransit.org, and comment forms will be provided on Blue Line buses.

Aug 25, The Cattle Cry

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:54:27 GMT

A fourth of July like none other. No place I'd rather be. Miss Freda's Gettysburg estate Cattle acting ...mysteriously! Canons shout! The battle cries!

Aug 25, The Price

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:52:57 GMT

Our Civil War was brutal as America searched to find its way. I think of words from Lincoln about the price we'd have to pay. Lincoln talked about slavery

Aug 19, Some Creepy Stuff

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:46:15 GMT

Well one year ago me and my mom and dad went to Gettysburg and were going again in two weeks. I really love military history especially the Civil War.

Aug 13, The Battle of Gettysburg Timeline

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:58:27 GMT

The battle of Gettysburg timeline gives a brief summary of everything from the events leading up to the battle at Gettysburg to life after the Civil War.

Jul 16, Gettysburg Reenactment 2011

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:35:22 GMT

The Epoch Times featured a very nice article by John Christopher Fine about this year's Gettysburg reenactment. Here's a photo by Myriam Moran. Attendance was estimated at 60,000 over the 3 days, and there were even some university students from South Korea who came!

Jul 7, GETTYSBURG 1863

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:36:33 GMT

Day One. Day One. A morning mist like teardrops kissed slate silhouettes at break of day riding from the west on their quest with little left to say.

Jul 1, Little Round Top Cannon at Sunset

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:37:18 GMT

My son and I were visting Gettysburg in late July 2009. We checked the weather for the next day... prediction - rain. So, we headed out in the late afternoon,

Jun 10, Anniversary: Former Slaves Help the Union Army

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:22:35 GMT

Today is the 150th anniversary of the first slave to legally carry a gun and help the Union Army in the fight against the Confederacy. Most African-Americans in the Union Army were used for manual labor, and it was not until 1862 that a Colored Volunteers unit saw battle.

Jun 3, All about Civil War Clothes for Men, Women, and Children

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:18:47 GMT

What did they wear at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863 that's still popular around town today? Civil War clothes!

May 27, Civil War Photographers and Sketch Artists as Battle Reporters

Fri, 27 May 2011 16:34:05 GMT

Civil War photographers and artists with sketchpads came in after battles to capture the scene or recreate what they had witnessed as Battle of Gettysburg pictures.

May 21, Gettysburg Roadwork Continues

Sat, 21 May 2011 18:22:56 GMT

Can you believe they're still working on the roads in Gettysburg?! At least the sidewalks should be finished by the 4th of July. This photo of West Middle Street was taken for The Evening Sun by Brett Berwager.

May 13, Gettysburg Walking Tours to Experience the Battle of Gettyburg in Town

Fri, 13 May 2011 18:38:54 GMT

The Gettysburg walking tours reveal the Union Army retreat through town on July 1, 1863 and show the citizen experience in the downtown streets. Choose the Gettysburg tours that suit your interests.

May 13, gettysburg address

Fri, 13 May 2011 18:37:08 GMT

Galient fighters Ever waiting for night, Three days of battle Testing their might, Yet on the South marches to certain death, Because Lee made them march,

May 6, 150th Anniversary of the Civil War

Fri, 06 May 2011 12:29:59 GMT

The 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg isn't until 2013, but we're still commemorating the start of the Civil war in 1861. Here's a photo from the re-enactment on April 29, 2011 that was taken for The Daily Record/Sunday News by Jason Plotkin. It looks like it was taken 150 years ago, doesn't it?

Apr 29, Monumental Spirit

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:05:46 GMT

I have a story about Gettysburg from May of 2005. My husband and I went to the visitors center and bought a cd tour and just got into our car and drove

Apr 29, Gettysburg Ghost

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:56:46 GMT

I know for a fact there are no equestrian statues in which the horse is rearing up. I have looked through the Gettysburg equestrian statue database online.

Apr 29, Where is Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:45:22 GMT

Are you wondering, where is Gettysburg in relation to other major cities? Find the answer and city coordinates for Gettysburg PA.

Apr 21, Problems with Verizon

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:55:08 GMT

I want to let you know that I'm into my second week with no home internet access. I'm having problems with Verizon. I apologize for not updating the blog more. I know there's a lot of excitement with the special events coming up at the end of April. It's really frustrating to me that I can't be online to share more of that with you. Have a blessed Easter!

Apr 14, Gettysburg Travel Options, Different Ways to Get in and Out of Town

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:39:30 GMT

Need to know the various Gettysburg travel options for planning a Gettysburg vacation? By plane or by train, it's the same place they all aim!

Apr 7, Civil War Records Free for One Week

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:34:27 GMT

Ancestry.com scanned thousands of Civil War records at the National Archives and is making them available to the public for free for one week! Take advantage of the free research access from 4/7/11 to 4/14/11.

Apr 1, The Stairs

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:08:01 GMT

Well, I went on a trip with my class to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. One of the activities was a ghost tour around the college campus. I didn't really believe

Apr 1, Gettysburg Battle

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:02:28 GMT

First, second, third July 1863, living remains today are the witness tree, It was Jonny reb against Billy yank, Spangler's spring is where they drank.

Mar 25, The Bag

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:01:44 GMT

My story that I have to share gives me chills when I talk about it. It started when my school took a trip to Gettysburg. I was on a ghost tour of the town

Mar 18, Winner of the Lincoln Prize 2011

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:12:10 GMT

This year's winner of the Lincoln Prize is The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery by Eric Foner.

It explores how Lincoln changed over time and his views on race.

Mar 7, Civil War Rations, Hardtack, and Civil War Diseases

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:11:13 GMT

The 'food' provided in American Civil War rations was often unappealing and unhealthy, focusing on filling the men rather than giving them energy to travel and fight.

Feb 23, Gettysburg Festival Tickets on Sale Now

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:06:50 GMT

Tickets for events during the 2011 Gettysburg Festival which is June 10-19 are now on sale! This year's performers include Bob Newhart, The Presidents of Mount Rushmore, and Straight No Chaser. I love a cappella music, and Straight No Chaser is one of my favorite music groups!

Feb 17, Civil War Lesson Plans for U.S. History

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:44:39 GMT

These Civil War lesson plans will make your social studies unit on U.S. history easier and more fun. Gettysburg was one of the most important battles of the Civil War.

Feb 10, Gettysburg Family Restaurant

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:11:19 GMT

My friends and I dined here two days in a row. We were visiting for a ski weekend and were recommended by the hotel to visit this restaurant. The service

Feb 3, Free Civil War Games Online

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:44:03 GMT

There are some cool free Civil War games available online. Do you know all of the Civil War facts? Try a Gettysburg game.

Jan 20, Kids Can Become Junior Civil War Historians

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:17:10 GMT

Know any kids who want to become a Junior Civil War Historian? The National Park Service is offering a special program for children to earn a badge in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

Jan 13, GETTYSBURG

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:40:59 GMT

GETTYSBURG I am here at Gettysburg My name is called unkown On every side the battles surge, The guns spit fire and death is sown I see some mother's

Jan 6, The Blue and the Gray

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:53:24 GMT

** This is public domain to the best of my knowledge. If not, please let me know! ** By the flow of the inland river, Whence the fleets of iron have fled,

Jan 6, Civil War Poetry Slam

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:45:25 GMT

Share your favorite Civil War poetry in an online poetry slam!

Jan 6, Reviews of Gettysburg Restaurants and Gettysburg Dining

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:28:34 GMT

Share your favorite Gettysburg restaurants and get ideas about other places to try with great Civil War food and unique atmospheres.

Dec 30, Historic Battle of Gettysburg Maps

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:46:30 GMT

Did you take a look at the historical battle of Gettysburg maps? They can help you understand how the fighting passed through town and what Lee's strategy was.