Gettysburg Daily

150th Anniversary Battle of First Manassas Part 4

The James Robinson House was the home of a free African American on the Manassas Battlefield. South Carolinians under Wade Hampton rallied around the house on July 21, 1861. This view was taken facing southeast by George Barnard in 1862. It is court[...]

The Angle Panorama: August 2011

To our left we can see the monument to the 71st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, the Copse/Clump of Trees, the monument to the 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, and the Round Tops. The Codori Farm is visible to the front left. The Pickett’s [...]

Powers Hill Tree Removal: Update

The camera position is located on the southeastern slope of Powers Hill. The majority of the trees that you see in the foreground of this view will be removed. This view was taken facing southwest at approximately 2:30 PM on Tuesday, August 9, 2011.[...]

Summer Foliage Removal

The 6th Corps Headquarters Marker for Major General John Sedgwick along Sedgwick Avenue in Gettysburg National Military Park. The dark red-colored plants in the background have been sprayed with herbicide. This view was taken facing northwest at app[...]

150th Anniversary Battle of First Manassas Part 3

We continue our visit to Manassas National Battlefield to capture scenes in the final hours of daylight on July 21st, the 150th anniversary of the First Battle of Manassas. The Stone House, or Matthews’ House, located along the Warrenton Turnp[...]