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GETTYSBURG by Harry J. Dean (Hemet, California, USA) GETTYSBURG I am here at GettysburgMy name is called unkownOn every side the battles surge,The guns spit fire and death is sownI see some mother’s sonsFalling from the lineThey cry in pain, their end has come… …another day, another timeWe might have known peaceHark! The victor’s cry […]

Homemade Recipes I believe that homemade recipes are an important part of the food culture associated with a place, and Gettysburg is no exception. When you eat in harmony with the regional landscape you feel a connection to it. The local choices in food and taste reflect the local culture and personality. Fresh foods from […]

Gettysburg Walking Tours There are a variety of Gettysburg walking tours available. You can go on a free battlefield walk on Civil War trails with Gettysburg National Park Rangers during the summer months, or you can explore the streets of town at your own pace as you would not be able to in a car […]

The Gettysburg Visitor Center and Museum The new $130 million Gettysburg visitor center and museum opened on April 14, 2008. It’s the centerpiece of Gettysburg National Military Park, offering guidance for understanding the 6,000 acres of battlefields with nearly 1,400 memorials. It displays more artifacts with more interaction than the old museum, now with an […]

I have a photo of the “Real Ghosts of Gettysburg “on my cell phone. by Ruth Koester (Littlestown PA) I was driving to Gettysburg during a thunderstorm. Although I was concerned due to the lighting, I took a couple of photos during the thunderstorm. I didn’t check my cell phone until a few days later. […]

Sunset Ice Cream Parlor For a cool treat on a hot day in Gettysburg, nothing beats the Sunset Ice Cream parlor. I’ve been getting ice cream there for several years. They have over 30 flavors, including Sunset Delight which is orange ice cream with bits of pineapple and cherry. They have a variety of special […]