[circlecity]

I’m a big civil war history buff and I’ve never been to Gettysburg. It’s on my bucket list.

[chrisser]

Was on my bucket list, but I think I better move it up before the monuments are all pulled down in the name of inclusion, or something.

[GOPJ]

The biggest idea I took away from Gettysburg was opposing armies had to FIND EACH other to do battle. No helicopters, GPS, phone sy stems etc... so often they would march around for days or weeks trying to find each other. You probably already know this - but it was something I had never considered.

Also there were strict rules of engagement.... old men, children and women would sometimes leave their homes to watch the battle... they were off limits.

Guides will probably still tell the same stories but if not- the ‘wandering around armies’ was a keeper.

[HandyDandy]

I was there in 1963 for the Centennial celebration. I saw a full re-enactment of Pickett’s Charge. I saw Eisenhower there. It was the biggest event in my life. I was 9yrs old.

[mass55th]

"I’m a big civil war history buff and I’ve never been to Gettysburg. It’s on my bucket list."

Better get there before the Democrats take down all the Confederate monuments. Taking them down in all the National Parks is on THEIR bucket list.