Friday, June 20, 2008

June 15, Gettysburg & New Oxford, PA

Shenandoah River overlook on the way to Gettysburg.

Another view from the overlook. The Bear is really enjoying this excursion.

Civil War, Battle of Gettysburg.

Union soldier camp, the tent of General Grant, on the grounds of the Gettysburg Visitors' Center. Dan is having an historical discussion with General Grant and his aides.

A monument to all who fought in the Civil War in this battlefield.

Reynolds statue.
The cannon on the front left of this monument was actually used in the Battle of Gettysburg.

Monument at McPherson Farm. McPherson gave support to the Union Troops. The first day's battle was in this area, July1, 1863.

Eternal Light Peace Memorial to all soldiers who have served in war time.

View of a landscape of part of the battle field.

Overlooking the battle ground from the location of the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. The Bear is intrigued by the cannon.

New Oxford, PA, Town Square. New Oxford was established in 1792. We passed through this village on our way to Gettysburg and had to stop and walk around the Town Square and admire the old buildings that have stood here since the village was established.

Town Square.

The center of the Town Square. This creates a "round-a-bout" traffic pattern. We have experienced this traffic pattern in a few of the other towns we have gone through.

Making friends with the local citizens before we head back to the camp ground. We got a lot of walking in today.

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