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The Ghosts of Gettsyburgh

Written by travelcp09 on May 5, 2006

  • Now when I first found out about "Ghosts of Gettysburg," I thought it was just a hoax to attract visitors from all over. Though I was certainly wrong. Even though I do not believe in...
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Storming Culp's Hill

Written by Joekirr on August 16, 2005

  • Having read a book called "Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill" by Harry Pfanz a short time before my trip, I took it upon myself to storm Culp's Hill just like the Confederates attempted during the...
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The Reasons for the Trip

Written by Joekirr on August 13, 2005

  • Every time we went on vacation as a family when I was a kid, my dad always fit something of historical relevance into the trip. Whether it be a fort, battlefield, baseball field or...
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Devil's Den

Gettysburg Reflection

Written by motesk on July 24, 2005

  • The Gettysburg National Battlefield is a pilgrimage that I believe that every American should make during their lifetime. We were staying in Massanutten, VA (only about a 3-hour car ride) and decided to head...
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The Gettysburg Address

Written by Linda Kaye on November 19, 2001

  • On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln dedicated the Gettysburg National Cemetery. His speech lasted only two minutes and contained 266 words, but went into history as the immortal Gettysburg Address. Lincoln...

Excellent Place for Ghost Hunting

Written by steelersgal78 on October 24, 2005

  • I am a huge ghost believer, and Gettysburg was the place where I knew I'd find ghosts. After doing much research, I discovered that most of the tours in Gettysburg do not take you to...

Gettysburg

Written by nomad soul on January 29, 2005

  • Our first trip out of state was to historic Gettysburg. It is definitely a trip I will take again and again. My son is 11 years old and my stepson is 8 years old. They...

The Finding of the Memorial

Written by Joekirr on August 13, 2005

  • It was important for me to find the memorial for the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Even though my Great-Great Grandfather's name is on the Pennsylvania Monument-along with anyone else from Pennsylvania who fought in the...
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