We have traveled from the area of the French & Indian War; to the area of the Revolutionary War and now to the area of the Civil War. We purchased a CD "Auto Tour" of the Gettysburg battlefield - it is huge and encompasses the city and surrounding countryside. A great American history lesson. There are many statues and monuments honoring heroes from both the Union & Confederate armies scattered throughout the corn/hay fields. Farmers just plow around them. The picture is of Gen. Robert E. Lee and his horse Traveler. Very sobering to imagine the carnage that left 51,000 dead, wounded or captured in 3 days! Pray we never have another war on our soil. Artillery Ridge RV park has a diorama and presentation depicting the battles - provides a good understanding of what happened before you tour the area. They also have stables for horses so you can camp with your horse and then tour the battlefields on horseback. A great concept except horses = flies! We toured Eisenhower's farm today - Ike & Mamie bought it when he retired from the military and they lived here after his Presidency. Reminded us of Lyndon B. Johnson's ranch in Texas.
Good News - I got my hair colored and cut and I don't have to wear a hat!!!
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