The distinctive terrain—from its hills and ridges to its rocks and fields—played a pivotal role in the July 1863 battle whose victory revitalized the Union. In remembranceMonuments, like the one ...
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HANOVER, Pa. (WHTM) – History lovers, get excited! A large electric map that for decades helped Gettysburg visitors understand the Civil War battle is going back on public display. Starting Friday, ...
More than 1,300 monuments, markers and plaques are housed at the park to memorialize the historic Battle of Gettysburg, which lasted three days in July 1863 -- 155 years ago. New York has the most of ...