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the Potomac under General George G. Meade,
the lives of the African American community
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Gettysburg. Over 165,000 soldiers met on this
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great battlefield – both farmland and town –
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leaving behind 51,000 casualties and three days of
war for the 2,400 citizens to care for.
Four months later, in November 1863, the town
prepared for the arrival of Edward Everett and
President Abraham Lincoln for the dedication of
the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. Nearly 15,000
were in attendance to dedicated this already
This however is not the only piece of history to
hallowed ground; ground that today is the start
experience and relive while in Gettysburg. By
of the Journey through Hallowed Ground from
way of a short shuttle bus ride you can return
Gettysburg to Monticello.
to the 1950s and the life and times of President
Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie.
Today, 2.9 million people visit each year to learn
Their only home together, a beautiful Angus
of this great battle that marked a turning point in
cattle farm located on the edge of the Gettysburg
our country’s Civil War. There is no better way to
National Military Park, is open today by the Park
understand the tragedy and the accomplishments
for tours of the home and the farm. Left much
of the men and women of our nation. Their
as it was when he lived there, guests are invited
devotion to their country, to our country, will long
into his life to learn of his accomplishments and
be remembered and honored and we invite you to
his struggles. There is also a Junior Secret Service
relive that history.
Agent program where children work with their
parents to earn a Secret Service Agent badge and
As you experience the museums dedicated to the
certificate – will your kids have what it takes.
battle, the civilians and the stories note that those
who created this history were very much like you.
Once you have relived the history, experience the
Tour the town and learn the personal stories of
entertainment of Gettysburg and Adams County
the men, women and children who saw the battle,
with signature dining, award-winning golf
stories of the strength and determination and the
courses, theater, countless shops and galleries,
rebuilding of a town and then a nation. Relive
outlets and antiques, horseback and Segway
their stories through living history encampments
tours, and of course, an evening ghost tour. We
throughout the year and during our July battle
welcome you into our community, offering a
reenactments.
variety of accommodations. Whether your choice
is a luxury hotel, historic B&B, vacation rental,
campground, or budget motel, we are happy
Be sure to extend the
to have you with us. Our warm hospitality will
Gettysburg Campaign
make you believe that you have stepped back in
experience along the
time.
Pennsylvania Civil War Trails. Just a short drive from some of our nation’s
busiest metropolitan areas, a short road trip
In neighboring communities of Adams County, to Gettysburg will provide your family with a
towns such as Hunterstown, Fairfield and vacation experience that is filled with as much
Cashtown offer stories of cavalry battles and passion and inspiration as it is with fun and
skirmishes, retreat and healing. Follow the relaxation.
Visit us online at www.gettysburg.travel
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