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GETTYSBURG 1863 by Constance Trump (Gettysburg, Pa.) Day One. Day One.A morning mist like teardrops kissedslate silhouettes at break of dayriding from the west on their questwith little left to say.Buford’s steeds thundered through the fieldsleaving silence on their heelsand blades of grass that bid them passamidst their graceful sway.While yonder, with weary marching feetfrom […]

Gettysburg 2nd US Cavalry by Patricia Bruno (San Jose, CA) I was visiting my sister in Northern Virginia when we planned a trip to Gettysburg for us. I was pleasantly surprised to see there was going to be a cavalry reenactment while we were there. It was very fun and educational to watch and after […]

Gettysburg Battle Photos Those Gettysburg battle photos taken by Civil War photographers on the scene after the actual battle are so old that they are now public domain. That means that the copyright has expired and the Gettysburg pictures may be freely distributed. They are a primary source for historical information since they are first-hand […]

Gettysburg Battlefield Tours on the Road The most common Gettysburg battlefield tours are on the road traveling by car, motorcycle, or bicycle. You can wander around as you please (as I usually do when looking for a picnic spot!) or you can take one of the Gettysburg tours to really understand more about the significance […]

Get Me Out of Here by Katie W Get me out of here! This isn’t what I signed up for.These conditions are horrible like getting stung by 10 bees.I wanna go home. Get me out of here!For I am in pain.The “nurses” and “doctors” are a sham.They deserve no homage. Get me out of here!My […]

General Pickett’s Buffet by Tom Name: General Pickett’s Buffet Location: 571 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg PA 17325Ordered: Buffet Atmosphere: (no comment) Food Quality: Excellent Service: Excellent Value: You can’t beat the value anywhere in Gettysburg. Thanks, Tom, but now I’m curious: What was on the buffet? Does anyone know? Feel free to add your comments below. […]