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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 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 […]

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. […]

Fried Squash by Amy, author of the Visit Gettysburg website (Maryland) This fried squash recipe is a summertime treat for us! We use fresh squash from our garden. It’s been a family tradition since long before me. Ingredients:1 eggbreadcrumbs or flour, seasoned to tastesummer squash, such as white patty pan or zucchini Instructions:Preheat a well-oiled […]

Free Civil War Games Are you looking for free Civil War games online? I was, too, and I had trouble finding them. That’s why I’’ve created this page. I will share the Civil War computer games that I find and other games that could relate to the timeperiod. Do you know of any great games […]