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re: Going to be in DC in a few weeks .Thinking about Gettysburg for a day
Posted on 6/19/25 at 8:03 am to OldyMoldy
Posted on 6/19/25 at 8:03 am to OldyMoldy
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There was also an old restaurant/Inn near Gettysburg. Doobins House, that I don't remember what I ate but I remember it was good.
They have a great open-face Reuben there.
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Posted on 6/19/25 at 8:05 am to FLObserver
Go to colonial Philly
Posted on 6/19/25 at 8:25 am to FLObserver
If I can make a suggestion: read The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara and then go to the battlefield. I live about an hour from Gettysburg and re-read the book before I went. It's a historical novel about the battle and it's essential context for what you're looking at when you're there. A different choice here or there, slightly different timing of actions here or there and the Confederates win Gettysburg and the whole tenor of the war changes. It was an inflection point in American (and world) history.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 8:26 am to zippyputt
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but Mt Vernon is a great day trip from DC.
Its going through a major restoration right now, so it may not be worth visiting
Posted on 6/19/25 at 8:26 am to FLObserver
Even if you're not into history...Gettysburg is a nice little town, the scenery is pretty, and the drive is nice.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 8:27 am to FLObserver
Don't they still occasionally find bodies?
If you like that kind of thing you have to do it
I think it is nicer then Vicksburg for point of reference
If you like that kind of thing you have to do it
I think it is nicer then Vicksburg for point of reference
Posted on 6/19/25 at 8:37 am to FLObserver
Just did Gettysburg around Easter. I would highly suggest hiring a 3 hour tour guide, its around a hundred bucks. You will get the full tour and understand just what went on while you are looking at it. You can book them through the park. Our guide was Dean Harry, he was fantastic.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 8:38 am to FLObserver
Why not Manassas? It's WAY closer to DC.
But if you do decide to go to Gettysburg, you'll pass Harpers Ferry and Antietam along the way.
And if your interested in Gettysburg, look up Matt Atkinson on Youtube. He's a Mississippi boy and his knowledge of the Civil War is fantastic. He's still a NPS Ranger at GNMP.
But if you do decide to go to Gettysburg, you'll pass Harpers Ferry and Antietam along the way.
And if your interested in Gettysburg, look up Matt Atkinson on Youtube. He's a Mississippi boy and his knowledge of the Civil War is fantastic. He's still a NPS Ranger at GNMP.
This post was edited on 6/19/25 at 8:55 am
Posted on 6/19/25 at 9:17 am to FLObserver
Start with the light show that will show you who did what and when.
Then hire a park ranger to ride around with you. You could do that years ago when I went. The ranger will be able to tell you everything that happened.
It is well worth a day trip.
Then hire a park ranger to ride around with you. You could do that years ago when I went. The ranger will be able to tell you everything that happened.
It is well worth a day trip.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 9:21 am to TT9
If you have time, Mount Vernon (George Washington home) and Harpers Ferry (in West Virginia but a few hours from the District) are worthwhile visits too.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 10:07 am to FLObserver
Don't know about Gettysburg, but Mt. Vernon was pretty cool.
Being a veteran, I was chosen by the docent to read a letter by George Washington in front of the tour group outside George and Martha's tomb.
I was deeply honored.
At the time, they were painting, installing new carpet in portions of the house and doing an archeological dig in the slave section of the cemetery.
Being a veteran, I was chosen by the docent to read a letter by George Washington in front of the tour group outside George and Martha's tomb.
I was deeply honored.
At the time, they were painting, installing new carpet in portions of the house and doing an archeological dig in the slave section of the cemetery.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 10:15 am to FLObserver
Gettysburg is ABSOLUTELY worth it. I ended up there for business and got to visit. I took my family there shortly thereafter.
It's unlike anywhere I've been due to the scale and monument placement for each of the units.
It's a really good experience, you won't regret it.
It's unlike anywhere I've been due to the scale and monument placement for each of the units.
It's a really good experience, you won't regret it.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 10:38 am to FLObserver
It's worth it if you're into history at all. Be aware that it does get pretty busy at times. If you're into presidents, go to the Eisenhower Farm up there. We've been twice in the last 15-20 years and really enjoyed it both times.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 10:40 am to FLObserver
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Going to be in DC in a few weeks .Thinking about Gettysburg for a day
That's an awfully long time to think about Gettysburg.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 10:42 am to FLObserver
Yeah absolutely go check it out.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 10:44 am to Missouri Waltz
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Start with the light show that will show you who did what and when.
The Electric Map is no longer at Gettysburg. The park sold it at auction back in 2012. It presently resides in Hanover.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 12:19 pm to FLObserver
There is also the National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, VA just south of Dulles airport west of DC.
Went years ago with my young kids at the time and they loved it.
Went years ago with my young kids at the time and they loved it.
This post was edited on 6/19/25 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 6/19/25 at 12:36 pm to Chromdome35
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I have visited Gettysburg several times over the years and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone remotely interested in the Civil War. It is hallowed ground.
Exactly. As a TN native, Shiloh is a must see as well. Seeing both of those will always be memorable.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 12:38 pm to coolpapaboze
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If I can make a suggestion: read The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara and then go to the battlefield. I live about an hour from Gettysburg and re-read the book before I went. It's a historical novel about the battle and it's essential context for what you're looking at when you're there. A different choice here or there, slightly different timing of actions here or there and the Confederates win Gettysburg and the whole tenor of the war changes. It was an inflection point in American (and world) history.
This is a great suggestion. We went a couple of times when I was in HS and my dad was at the Army War College in Carlisle PA. What makes Gettysburg so special is to be able to contextualize what you’re seeing around the battlefield and the times that things were going down leading up to Pickett’s charge. It’s definitely hallowed ground.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 12:41 pm to FLObserver
Gettysburg is on my bucket list but no way I could do it in one day. Williamsburg was very cool. Also Jamestown.
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