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Where is Gettysburg, Pa.? Now that you have decided to visit, you are probably wondering, “Where is Gettysburg and how do I get there?” Well, its exact position coordinates in the state of Pennsylvania, in the eastern region of the United States of America, are 39° 49′ N latitude and 77° 13′ W longitude. If […]

Virginia Wade by Johnetta Toy (Birdsboro, PA) 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 Inn and have lunch. On the way there as I was driving, I began to tell my husband […]

Unusual Experience in the Wheatfield by Steve (Montgomery County, PA) 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 so I decided to continue on to Gettysburg as I had not been there in some […]

Gettysburg Tourism Outline Everyone has their own favorite best time to visit. Gettysburg tourism is active in every season. There are special events going on in town year round: Spring Personally, my favorite time to tour the battlefields is when the wild pink redbuds and white dogwoods are blooming. They bring color to the woods […]

Gettysburg Restaurants Vote for your favorite Gettysburg restaurants! Submit your review and I’ll add it here. There are so many places to eat in town, it can be hard to decide where to go and what to order for Gettysburg dining. Some places specialize in Civil War food while others serve what’s local or in […]

Your Best Gettysburg Pictures You’ve seen my photos around this website, but here’s the place to share your own Gettysburg pictures and rate pictures from other visitors. How to Evaluate Gettysburg Photos Good photography takes several elements into consideration, including composition, contrast, and focus. Consider the lighting and angle. Battlefield pictures taken from the same […]