Yesterday marked the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s ‘Gettysburg Address’. Only recently I returned from a holiday in the US, and was fortunate enough to visit the battlefields of Antietam and Gettysburg
My beautiful wife Raechel accompanied me on my battlefield tours and I honestly thought it would be torture for her but much to my surprise she really seemed to enjoy the visits. So much so she got dressed up whilst at Gettysburg. Many thanks to the lovely ladies at the Gettysburg Emporium by the way.
To quote Raech:
To my dear friends at the Gettysburg Emporium thank you so much for such a lovely time on my recent visit to Gettysburg. When I entered your shop, I had in mind just to have a bit of a look, perhaps try on a dress or buy a bonnet, what I got instead was a warm, heart felt experience and pampering and some lovely life-long friends. Thank you and I can't wait to return to Gettysburg and visit with you once again some day xox
Anyway we had a fabulous three days at Gettysburg. The people were very friendly and we were blessed with fantastic weather.
I’d like to recommend that if you do visit Gettysburg a great way to see
the battlefield is on horseback. Raech and rode along with a tour from Artillery
Ridge.
The perspective of being on horseback was excellent, and our tour guide
knew her business answering all the questions I threw her
way.
The highlight for me however was having my photo taken in a Union
Officer’s uniform with Raech dressed as a lady of the day with a camera that was
over 150 years old. We now have ‘Tin Plate’ photos that will stay in the family
for years to come. However the best part was actually seeing how the photos were
produced and the photographer Rob Gibson was only too pleased to show us the
entire process.
Above: A visit to Gettysburg would not be complete without a visit to the Visitors Center. Below: An immaculate 'Napoleon' artillery piece at the Visitors Center.
ABOVE: Just a small part of the Gettysburg Cyclorama. Just awesome!
BELOW: Raechel looking the part. She convinced me to get into a uniform, so being a 'Union Man' I selected that of a Federal Artillery Officer.
Great pics and I can't wait to return to Gettsyburg myself one day. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteExcellent post. I had the privilege of making my 3rd visit to Gettysburg for the 150th Anniversary including the reenactment of Pickett' charge. I agree with everything you say. My wife and daughter really loved the place. I know the horse back guide (and her husband) and they really know their stuff and add greatly to the experience.
ReplyDeleteYou both definitely look the part!
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