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Come Home Dad by Meghan G It’s been a year, And I am still full with fear,Since I have seen him,Only praying for God’s protection life and limb, Helping ma in the field, over the hills, long endless nightsTrying to keep my sibling’s hopeful,And keeping them from frost bite, It’s hard to raise money and […]

Gettysburg Blog The Gettysburg Blog is where you can find a list of what I’ve been working on lately. This blog will… let you know when any new web pages appear on the Visit Gettysburg website, sharing favorite places and historical facts keep you informed about upcoming events and festivals point out some special past […]

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 […]

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 […]

A full appreciation of the town is not possible without a basic understanding of the Gettysburg battle history and where events took place. The fighting lasted only three days in July of 1863 yet the effects have been felt ever since. It’s been over 150 years since the Battle of Gettysburg ended on July 3, […]

gettysburg address by solomon,maselli (iowa) 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,Under grants watchfull eyeRegretfull he was, forGalient men died that dayAll because of one mans mistake.Down they fall,Dead to the world,Rest in peaceEvery day of every night,Soldiers against […]