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This is it, history buffs---the very center of Civil War history. Visit Gettysburg and explore the site of the war's greatest battle, and then branch out and discover the era in new ways. Historic towns, house museums, presentations, and other venues let you live the experience.

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Gettysburg
Submitted By: glenn clark
My son is Iraq now but 1 of the last things we did as a family before he left was to go to Gettysburg for the 145th anniversary we get to gettysburg fairly often in fact when he gets home he wants to go back, on the last day there we took 1 last stop to Little Roundtop by the Warren statue it was a little foggy but got a great picture wish I could have posted it.
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Drake Well Museum
Submitted By: Sue
The first time I came to Drake Well Museum a buck crossed the road in front of me and an eagle flew overhead in the sunny sky. Oil Creek and the site were beautiful! Historic oil field machinery sang and people were friendly.
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The Civil War General who helped repulse Pickett’s charge
Submitted By: Ed Cohen
Apart from Grant, most Union Civil War generals don’t get good marks for their military skills. In fact, only 16 Union generals received the Thanks of Congress for their performance. One of these was Major General Winfield Scott Hancock. It was Hancock who commanded the Union center that repulsed the infamous charge of Confederate Major General George Pickett on July 3, 1863. Hancock lies within a small stone mausoleum in Montgomery Cemetery in West Norriton.
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The Civil War and the Dutch Country Roads
Submitted By: Ted Alexander
As Park Historian at Antietam National Battlefield, author of The Burning of Chambersburg, and a resident of Franklin County, I have spent the majority of my adult life immersed in the history of this region. Franklin County is a trove of historical treasures, beginning with colonial frontier history and moving through the community's Civil War story of the Underground Railroad, Gettysburg Campaign, the Burning of Chambersburg, and more.
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Pennsylvania Roadtrips
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Lincoln in Gettysburg
Spend a two-day weekend in Gettysburg on our roadtrip honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of...
- By The State of Pennsylvania Tourism Office
Dutch Country Roads
Travel back to the Civil War in Gettysburg, shop 'till you drop in Berks County, and taste the delights...
- By The State of Pennsylvania Tourism Office

July 21
Submitted By: juliegirl
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grants wedding
Submitted By: Ashley
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Pennsylvania
Submitted By: Beaudelaire
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2009 road trip
Submitted By: vammtrip
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PHILLY
Submitted By: Karinleigh
Experiencing the History of the Civil War Era
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falltrip
Submitted By: cingail
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Gettysburg
Submitted By: nikkie
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Oil 150
Submitted By: Driller
The Birthplace of the oil industry, Drake Well, is an experience filled with history & science from 1859 to today. These sites are the best!
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Motorcycle 2009
Submitted By: krissatmac
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Hershey Excursion
Submitted By: TVLgo&b
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civil war trail
Submitted By: stoney
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Our Trip 2009
Submitted By: womieee&heather
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road trip
Submitted By: travelingduo5859
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June
Submitted By: budbudbud
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Scarlette Visit
Submitted By: Birdie
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march 09
Submitted By: mskitty
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Vacation
Submitted By: ihiggins
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Gettysburg
Submitted By: Irishpatty
Visiting Gettysburg and York for a 3 day weekend.
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Family Vacation 2009
Submitted By: madsmom2002
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Family Vacation
Submitted By: jaimemcclucas
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pa2009
Submitted By: bradley
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Chip's Homecoming
Submitted By: conniem
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summervacation
Submitted By: jenniemarie
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dell's civil war vacation
Submitted By: bandn39426
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wedding drive
Submitted By: jlpuleo74
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Winter in Dutch Country
Submitted By: jcat44521
Some fun ideas for a cold day in Central PA's Dutch Country region.
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work
Submitted By: girlart2
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Civil War Trip
Submitted By: MaggieS
Historic roadtrip from Philadelphia to the Gettsyburg area.
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Gettysburg
Submitted By: Chuck57
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DANS TRIP
Submitted By: DJC1128
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June in Pennsylvania
Submitted By: LisaPoulin
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civil war
Submitted By: Bonnie
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ohiopyle
Submitted By: Robertleiphart
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PA for Jose's Bday
Submitted By: Dreia81
multiple destinations
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Penn State
Submitted By: Sailor
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fall 2008
Submitted By: robert
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Civil War Heritage in Chambersburg
Submitted By: TexAlexander
Franklin County is a trove of historical treasures, beginning with colonial frontier history and moving through the community's Civil War story of the Underground Railroad, Gettysburg Campaign, the Burning of Chambersburg, and more.
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