Wednesday, Day 19: Gettysburg

The boys and I went to Gettysburg today. Incredible, really, to envision the thousands who fought and died there. As a boomer, I am sure I learned this kind of history back in grade school. But the 60s are so long ago, and I must have forgotten so much of what I learned back then.

It was quite an experience to be here, and I gained a much better sense of the nature of the battle and the intensity of the fighting back then.

The boys and I looked around the visitor center, watched the Electric Map (while low-tech, it offered a good overview of the battles), walked a tour with a Park Ranger and then drove with an audio tour CD for a couple of hours. Really, really a worthwhile visit.

We returned with some dinner for all, and after more playing on the farm, retired.