The small town of
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was the site of the largest Civil War battle ever
waged in the Western Hemisphere. The Battle of Gettysburg opened on July 1,
1863 and closed two days later with the climactic "Pickett's Charge".
It resulted in a Union victory for the Army of the Potomac and successfully
turned back the second invasion of the North by General Robert E. Lee's Army of
Northern Virginia. Over 51,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or captured making
it the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. It was also a major turning point in
the war. Historians have referred to the Battle of Gettysburg as the "High
Water Mark of the Confederacy."
LEAVE: Friday, October 25th, 5:30 p.m., Scout House
CAMPING AT:
McMillan’s Woods (717) 334-1124 – campground is located on the battlefield, in the
woods behind the Confederate lines of Pickett’s Charge. It is a rustic, tent camping site
specifically for youth groups.
COST: $15 – due before departure. Drivers are free. RSVP by 10/23
ACTIVITIES: Scouts will determine the activities for
the weekend. In the past,
activities have included Billy Yank trail (9 mile hike); Johnny Reb trail (3
mile hike); Electric Map; Cyclorama; Little Round Top; Devil’s Den; Ghost of
Gettysburg tour; shopping in town.
There is a possibility scouts may split up for hikes as appropriate.
RETURN: Sunday, October 27th,
approximately 1:00 – Scouts will be dropped off at home. If you have questions about the exact time
of departure on Sunday, please call Mr. Dallas at 610-960-5889 (cell phone).
"Now we are engaged in a great Civil War testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure."
- President Abraham Lincoln, November 19, 1863