This is an essay I wrote a couple of years ago. Posting it on Substack in hopes of reaching a larger audience. This time of year is also a reminder to me to re-read Michael Shaara's The Killer Angels. My personal way of remembering and being grateful.
Every American should visit Gettysburg to see the site and scale of the battle. The new visitors center is well done, heck, the old electric map that was used for years was pretty good as well.
ReplyDeleteIt is truly hallowed ground.
On my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteGrowing up in Philadelphia, I've been to the Gettysburg battlefield maybe ten time. Always worth it. If you want to clean up your bucket list, set a date in the future and I'll meet you there. S
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve. When we do meet up - cigars and drinks will be on me.
ReplyDeleteWhen you get to Gettysburg, Antietam is only a couple of hours away.
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