Gettysburg

This morning was cold, but sunny, so I decided to go to Gettysburg today.

ivil War and with the battle

It was about 45 minute drive. I crossed 3 roundabouts....novelty here!

I went to the town first. It has a huge connection with the Civil War and the battle which was fought all around it. The wounded were brought here. Many of the houses have links to those 3 days. And there are so many shops selling reproduction war goods, and in some cases real artefacts. Very expensive of course.

I visited the old railway station, had a coffee, then headed out to the Battlefield.

There is a Visitor Centre. There I watched a 25 minute movie about the Battle. A tremendous film,narrated my Morgan Freeman.

Then there was a circular room with a battlefield painting of 360 degrees, with an audio commentary.

Then I went round the museum.

Next was a Battlefield tour. You can drive round, or take a tour bus. You need 3 hours it says.

The battlefield is extensive. There are still buildings from thetime of the Battle, some still bearing the scars of Battle.

All in all, a fascinating and rewarding day.

This evening I spent at the TFP headquarters in Spring Grove. It was a social evening with beer and pizza and ice cream. The conference starts tomorrow.

Pics are Gettysburg town and battlefield