A Stop in Yorktown Before We reach Gettysburg

This was a great place to stop and listen to the Park Ranger about the Battle of Yorktown. He studied many diaries of the soldiers to put together his story which was so much more interesting than the textbooks we read in school.

A charming town with little businesses lining the street

An antique shop

Many butterflies in the garden

There are many large mansions, too. I just love the look of brick!

On to Gettysburg where too many young men lost their lives in war.

One of many views of cannons

Views of the battlefield

The view from Little Round Top

It was this point of advantage that led to the Union's battle success. When the men ran out of bullets, they put in their bayonets and charged down the hill wiping out their Confederate adversaries.

Throughout the park, there are monuments representing different infantries

The Infantries were composed of like members of a group. There were from a particular town, for example.

This is the back of PA Infantry monument

You need to know about the back of this monument or you will drive by without a clue.  The Infantry had a dog who stayed with them throughout battles. Sallie stayed two years guarding the area with the downed men until her own death in battle. She lies at the foot of the monument. http://www.nycivilwar.us/sallie.html
for more on Sallie.

Sallie, the men's best friend

Someone has left an American flag and "Beggin Strips"

The largest monument in Gettysburg

The faces of battle

The Blue Union solider

The Gray Confederate Solider

The Union Flag... notice the stars

 

The Union Flag includes the stars representing the states that have left Union. It was the goal to have one United States.

There is too much to see in too little time. I am pooped. Got to get ready to leave in the morning. What?!! We have to wake up at 4:30 AM!!!

At the airport. Looking at the plane. Notice the sun is not out yet. Yawn...

Back at home...Hope you liked the blog....Have a great day!