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While flipping through the channels this weekend I came across a program on PCN (Pennsylvania Channel) on Gettysburg. There were three shows, all of them were Park Rangers doing one hour battleground tours with lots of lecturing. I found myself glued to the TV and soaking up every word.
After it was all said and done, I think I found a new interest and would like to learn a little more. I know that private tours are available and was wondering if anyone has ever done one? How was it? I saw driving tours as well as bus tours but they aren't what I am loking for. I think I'd like to check it out in the Spring/Summer and was wondering if there were any Civil War buffs that could recommend a book or two for me to read before making the trek out to Gettysburg? |
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I went to Gettysburg this past summer. We didn't take a bus tour, but we drove around ourselves. We plan to go back next year. Maybe I won't spend so much time at the two B&Ms on Baltimore Street this time.
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Been there 5 times... never had a guided tour but wish I had. Read up a little before you go. Stars in their courses by Shelby Foote and I think Shaara has written some on the campaign. Make sure to see Devil's den and there is a hotel outside of Gettysburg that has housed the most Generals in the Civil War. The name escapes me arg... old age. I bought a cannon ball (6 lber) at Gettysburg that was dug up at Manassas battlefiel. A truelly manly collectable
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Stay away from these two books. Foote is alright by not great and Shaara is historical fiction. The hotel is called the Cashtown Inn and is located 7 miles west of Gettysburg. Its a cool place to get lunch or dinner
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I used to go once or twice a year and could give the tours. I since have found myself busy with work, school and a girlfriend among other things. I love it there especially in the spring and fall when the leaves are turning. a good book to read would be killer angels. Another great book about a little known battle is Desperate Engagement. It is about the battle that saved Washington DC from the confederate forces. It took place around 10 minutes from my house on the Monocacy River.
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Have to see Sharpsburg Md. Bloody Lane.
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I camped somewhere in the park and did a 10 mi hike through the battlefields when I was a kid. That was one of my favorite trips. If you've got the time, it's a bit of a different perspective if you walk rather than drive.
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Jon,
I've only been to one of the shops in town. I was there for an Oliva event during Re-enactors appreciation day. Had a great time but due to rainy weather I didn't get to do too much looking around. Dave, Knowing that there are a few people in the area might just be grounds for a herf after a battlefield tour ![]() Thanks for the suggestions. Will be sure to check out some of the places mentioned. |
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I worked there for the past two summers, first as an intern and then this past summer as a park ranger. Shoot me a PM ill give you answers to anything you want to know. I would love to set up a tour some time down there. I could give anyone interested a tour of the battlefield and then we go to dinner and then have smokes later at the Gettysburg Cigar Co.
Books to read: Gettysburg by Stephen Sears Testing of Courage by Noah Andre Treadeau Gettysburg The First Day Gettysburg The Second Day both by Harry Pfanz Early Photography of Gettysburg by my friend William Frassanito A Strange and Blighted Land by my good friend Gregory A Coco who is a park ranger at Gettysburg
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The thread title grabbed my attention. I've been interested in Gettysburg for many years and have been to the battlefield three times. A few years ago, I learned that I was named after my great-grandfathers brother who was in the 14th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry Regiment. From what I've read his regement was involved in Pickett's Charge and claim to have made it to the Stone Wall.
Someday, I would love walk the field from Seminary Ridge to Cemetery Ridge on a hot July 3rd |
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At antietam? Gettysburg has the bloody wheatfield
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Its a pretty amazing walk. Used to do it on a daily basis after my tours.
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"The Killer Angels" by Michael Shaara may be historical fiction but is very much a worthy read. Bruce Catton and Shelby Foote should be able to provide plenty of non-fictional accounts to whet your appetite for the real thing. Gettysburg is definitely on my list of places to visit.
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Those books are fine for people who know nothing about Gettysburg or the Civil War but for those who really want to know the facts and learn the intricacies of the battle and its importance I would stick to the books I listed above to get a grasp on the battle. Plus Shaara is a prick, met him once and he wouldn't even sign a park map for one of the interns I lived with in 07.
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So I applied for a membership director position with the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce and the deadline to apply is tomorrow which means interviews might take place next week. I am crossing my fingers that I get called for an interview and if thats the case is anyone available next week or early the following for a herf?
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