Even though the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg has come and gone, there is still more to learn, to read, to absorb. Every day it seems I read something about how history was made 150 years ago. Even in Atlanta, they are preparing for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta next year. In Gettysburg they are still preparing for anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in November. I know I am ready to go back, there is so much to see. I already have a list of things that I missed out doing while on vacation such as visiting the new Seminary Ridge Museum, as well as the museum and cyclorama at the National Park. CNN posted this nice article with photos and gives us a good history lesson on the battle.
Gen. Robert E. Lee's soldiers on the first day of battle pushed Union troops through the town and onto hills and ridges that eventually played a large part in the battle's outcome."There was street fighting in the inside (of Gettysburg)," said Whitehill. "Throughout the town, a lot of people were shooting muskets out of windows."Jennie Wade, while kneading dough, was fatally shot in the back on July 3, the only civilian casualty at Gettysburg. CLICK to read more.
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