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Gettysburg – McPherson’s Ridge: The Beginning

By Emily Carter on June 20, 2013 • ( 31 Comments )

It’s early in the morning on a hot and humid summer day. Two opposing sides of the American Civil War have been traveling towards Gettysburg and an inevitable confrontation. The soldiers, dressed in full uniform of heavy wool suits, sweated in the July 1, 18863 heat while marching […]

Gettysburg Civil War Reenactment Part Two: The Cavalry Skirmish

By Emily Carter on June 10, 2012 • ( 5 Comments )

The Annual Gettysburg Civil War Reenactment is a three-day event with a variety of battles and educational opportunities. Reliving the Battle at Gettysburg, this reenactment offers four to five skirmishes for your viewing pleasure. Having heard of these reenactments and being a horse lover, of course I had […]