by Jessica James | Jan 14, 2022 | Battlefields, Gettysburg, People, Trees
Gettysburg ‘Witness’ Tree This ancient White Oak tree located just east of the town of Gettysburg looks beautiful with its vast spreading limbs, but it stands as silent witness to devastating scenes that occurred after the three-day Battle of Gettysburg...
by Jessica James | Dec 23, 2021 | Battlefields, Old Houses
One of the best preserved sites from the American Revolution is located practically in my backyard at Valley Forge. Much like the Gettysburg battlefield, which is my stomping grounds, the Valley Forge National Historic Park comprises 3,500 acres of picturesque,...
by Jessica James | Jul 21, 2021 | Battlefields, Gettysburg, People
The Fourth of July holiday is a jubilant occasion for Americans as they celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and festivals. But imagine the opening days of July 1863 when the residents of a small, bucolic town in Pennsylvania came face-to-face with devastation,...
by Jessica James | Jul 12, 2021 | Battlefields, Gettysburg
Going on vacation can be expensive — gas and hotels alone add up –and that’s not counting museums, souvenirs or the food tab. If you’re planning to visit Gettysburg, Pa., you’re in luck. The battlefield itself is free (though there are...
by Jessica James | Apr 14, 2021 | Battlefields
Although I live less than 10 miles away, I have to admit I had never visited the Monterey Pass Battlefield Park site until this week. Now that I’ve explored it, I will be recommending this hidden treasure to anyone who visits Gettysburg. It’s about 20...
by Jessica James | Dec 20, 2020 | Battlefields
My Hometown Since I live in Gettysburg, driving through the battlefield is pretty much an every day experience. After all, the three-day battle in 1863 pretty much surrounds — and includes — the entire town. I attended an event just north and west of town...
