[mass55th]

They used to hold annual sidewalk antique sales in Gettysburg twice a year. Once in May and the other in September or October. They also used to hold an annual Civil War Relic and Book Sale either in June or July. Then of course they always had the battle reenactment scheduled for the weekend closest to the original battle.

The first time I went to Gettysburg, back in the 80's, I went on the fourth of July weekend. Being a newcomer to studying the Civil War, I hadn't realized that that was the busiest time because of the anniversary of the battle. I was lucky to find a hotel room for the night. I used to go to the relic and book sales, but got tired of the traffic problems and of having to fight the crowds to see the items that were up for sale. I then started going to Gettysburg in the Fall, but then it got to be just as crowded, so I now only go in the winter months. I like having the place to myself.

[mainepatsfan]

Yeah the 4th is the worst time to go. Heck one time I was there on mother’s day and it was pretty bad.

[ZULU]

I have been to Gettysburg myself several times.

Can’t EVER get enough of it even though I’m more of a Colonial War and Revolutionary War buff.

There ARE ghosts there. There is something very sacred about that place.

Wish I could retire near there.