Gettysburg Daily

Spangler’s Spring Tree Cutting (Lack of Tree Cutting) Update

Here is how the Spangler’s Spring area appeared at the time of the battle taken from James McAllister’s Field near the Baltimore Pike. Lower Culp’s Hill (Spangler’s Hill) and Wolf’s Hill are now clearly visible in the background as is [...]

Lincoln Statue Plaza Landscaping Completed for Dedication

Gettysburg’s newest Lincoln statue will be dedicated today, November 19, 2009, the 146th anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg’s Address. The statue is located underneath the white tent. Landscape work is complete on the Lincoln St[...]

U.S. Regulars Monument Vandalism and Red Cloth Update

On Monday, the National Park Service powerwashed the spray paint on the U.S. Regulars monument that was vandalized last week. One reason for powerwashing it now might be that the weather is mild, and it should be accomplished before the weather tu[...]

Culp’s Hill Tree Cutting: Northeast Slope of Culp’s Hill

More trees are being removed in the area of Culp’s Hill. These trees are on the northeast slope of the hill near East Confederate Avenue. The marker for Jones’ Virginia Brigade is in the right background to the right of the road and in[...]

Vandals Spray Paint U.S. Regulars Monument, Red Cloths Return

The west side of the monument to the United States Regulars on Cemetery Ridge near the Copse/Clump of Trees was spray painted this week. This view was taken facing east at approximately 1:30 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2009. Spray painting vandals [...]

Pennsylvania State Monument Panorama for November

Here is a panorama from the northwest corner of the Pennsylvania Monument. The frost was on the ground Saturday morning. The Round Tops are on the left and Cemetery Hill is on the right. (for the larger JPEG version click here, or you can downloa[...]

Little Round Top Panorama: November, 2009

Our latest panoramic update of the change of seasons from Little Round Top. This view was taken at approximately 7:35 AM on Saturday, November 7, 2009. For a medium-sized version of the panorama click here. For the larger JPEG version, click here.[...]

Fairfield Part 2 With Authors J.D. Petruzzi and Steve Stanley

Civil War author J.D. Petruzzi (along with his co author Steve Stanley) is the host for our series on the Battle of Fairfield. He is standing near the intersection of Carroll’s Tract Road and Knox Road. This view was taken facing south at ap[...]