J.E.B. Stuart probably arrived at Union Mills, Maryland, from Westminster, Maryland early in the morning of June 30, 1863. He stayed at the home of Confederate sympathizer William Shriver. This drawing was produced facing south. The Battle for Han[...]
Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Hope Coates is a native of Westminster, Maryland. She is standing on College Hill (known as “the Commons” in 1863). The town of Westminster is behind her. In the background, we are looking down Main [...]
The walls are rising at the William Patterson House. This view was taken facing southwest at approximately 10:50 AM on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Work is progressing on the second floor of the William Patterson House on the Taneytown Road. We took a[...]
Our latest panoramic update of the change of seasons from Little Round Top, on a clear June day. This view was taken at approximately 6:45 AM on Monday, June 22, 2009. For a medium-sized version of the clear panorama click here. For the larger JPE[...]
Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Ed Suplee, is standing in the southern section of Rose’s Wheatfield (THE Wheatfield). The 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry Monument is behind Ed’s right shoulder. The 4th Michigan Monument is in the right [...]
“Candlelight at Christ Church,” one of Gettysburg’s best kept secrets, is a very informative and entertaining contribution to our community. This free, historical (not religious) program is offered on Saturday evenings. Visitors ca[...]
The monument to the 20th Connecticut Infantry Regiment was dedicated on July 3, 1885. George W. Warner, who unveiled the flag covering the monument during the ceremony is sitting on the rock. This view was taken facing south on Friday, July 3, 1885.[...]
Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Deb Novotny is standing on East Cemetery Hill. The Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse is behind her. The Baltimore Pike is in front of (northeast of) the Gatehouse. This view was taken facing southwest at approximatel[...]
Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Jim Hessler has now moved to the Daniel Sheaffer Farm on the Baltimore Pike. Although the sign states that Sickles’ leg was amputated here, Jim has his doubts. This view was taken facing southwest at appro[...]
The peach trees in Joseph Sherfy’s Peach Orchard, more commonly known as “the Peach Orchard,” were replanted at the beginning of April, 2008. To our untrained eyes they appear to be thriving. This view was taken from the southwes[...]