Battle of Gettysburg

Today we went to see the stage setting for one of the biggest events in America’s history. We saw the battlegrounds of Gettysburg. Mile after mile of field, hill, woods, and rocky terrain. Perfect for a historic battle. We boarded the bus and hopped on and off as needed to see important landmarks. We had a very good tour guide who really knew the stories and history of the land and we learned about the generals, the sides, the soldiers, and the maneuvers. It was fun to pretend to be gunmen and “load” a cannon with cannonballs and blow them off. Climbing Eisenhower Tower was a lot of fun, trying to count all the stairs (122) and looking out to see the fields and the mountains in the distance. Although it was a bit cold with the wind,  it was a lot of fun and a big experience to walk where the soldiers walked, see what the generals saw, and learn what they all learned so many years ago.

            -Emily R