Gettysburg Foundation

This #NationalPreservationMonth, Gettysburg Foundation celebrates the ongoing preservation and rehabilitation of Culp’s Hill. Learn more about this exciting project and how you can help here: https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/culps-hill

Teachers, thank you for all you do. #NationalTeacherAppreciationDay #Gettysburg

#MuseumMonday Found on the battlefield, this watch spent a century as an heirloom in the Biggs family. Basil Biggs was a black tenant farmer whose farm was used as a Confederate field hospital. #Gettysburg

Enjoy this image of a must-see stop in Gettysburg from our Instagram follower, @bords383

This week in history: Sarah Norton Russell was sitting in the dress circle at Ford’s Theater when John Wilkes Booth shot President Lincoln. She saved this original theater broadside advertising this show and the ticket she carried that night. #MuseumMonday #Gettysburg

Follower @oldersoldier2020 gives us this image of the Coster Ave. mural depicting the fight in Kuhn’s Brickyard on July 1, 1863. Often overlooked, the area includes monuments to the 27th PA, 154th NY & 134th NY tucked away in downtown Gettysburg. #SubmissionSunday #Gettysburg

Sunshine over the battlefield. Thanks to our follower @collegekidsmuseum. #SubmissionSaturday #Gettysburg

Spring in Gettysburg brings us fresh, new blooms and sunny skies. #Gettysburg

A tree in Herbst Woods once displayed a sign honoring General Reynolds. Today, a more permanent monument marks the site where Reynolds fell. Image circa 1880. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Gettysburg

#MuseumMonday Northern cavalrymen were issued a mount and equipment by the army. As the war went on, most cavalrymen learned that taking care of their mounts was nearly as important as taking care of themselves. #Gettysburg

Thank you to Facebook follower, Kelly Beesmer, for this week’s #SubmissionSunday post. To be featured on our page, DM us your photo & include #GettysburgYes (one submission per person). #Gettysburg

Jessica and Abe. Credit for this week’s #SubmissionSaturday goes to our Instagram follower, @jessicafergusonnnn. #Gettysburg

Visitors & Volunteers. A pair of visitors spend a reflective moment at the Tennessee Monument. The three stars at the top of the monument represent the three regiments from the Volunteer State who fought at Gettysburg. #Gettysburg

We salute the crew of the USS Gettysburg (CG 64) with this look at its award ceremony and the change of office for USS Gettysburg’s Senior Enlisted Leader.

#ThrowbackThursday Baltimore Pike at Emmitsburg Road, circa 1870s. #Gettysburg

From the Gettysburg Foundation to the USS Gettysburg (CG 64) : Congratulations and thank you! DEEDS NOT WORDS

Today is the last day to sponsor a candle for the Remembrance Day Illumination event on November 21, 2020. Visit www.gettysburgfoundation.org/news/2020-news/sponsor-a-candle for more information. #Gettysburg

Support the Gettysburg Foundation with a donation to the Remembrance Day Illumination by sponsoring a candle in honor or memory of a loved one. Sponsorships will be accepted through Wednesday, Nov. 4.

George Nixon of the 73rd Ohio Volunteers received treatment at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital after being severely wounded on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Today, his remains lie in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. #MuseumMonday #NationalOhioDay

Interim Gettysburg Foundation President David Malgee chats with stage & screen actor, playwright and author Stephen Lang on Lang's new book for young learners, "The Wheatfield." For the complete interview and more exclusive Friends content, join the Friends of Gettysburg https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/join-and-/join-friends

Thank you to Facebook follower, Lisa Cavage, for this week’s #SubmissionSunday post.

The Gettysburg National Cemetery as captured by our #SubmissionSaturday Twitter follower, @houseof4dogs #Gettysburg