Batle of Gettysburg July 4,5,6 2008

[alucard0822]

Wanted to spread the word for any and all interested. There has been a lot of commercials running about this, and the locals look forward to it every year.

The Gettysburg 145th National Civil War of northern agression Battle Reenactment (fixed it for em)

July 4, 5, & 6, 2008

Two Exciting Battles Each Day
10,000-15,000 Reenactors Expected
Massive Pickett's Charge
One Hundred Cannons
Over 400 Mounted Cavalry
145th Commemorative Artillery Barrage
Live Mortar Fire Demonstrations
Expansive Living History Village with all-day Activities
Two Living History Activities Tents with continuous programs
Large & Diverse Sutler Village
Enjoy a Variety of Delicious Food and Beverages

Gettysburg re-enactment

 

[ThePhantomPatriot]

I would really like to see the reenactment of Gettysburg, but theres too many people. And yes it def. was the war of Northern Aggression.

 

[BeltBuckle]

I would really like to see the reenactment of Gettysburg, but theres too many people. And yes it def. was the war of Northern Aggression.

just got back from giving my 9yo son a trip to Forts Sumter and Moultrie. Funny thing, but if I remember right, the first shots (i.e., the initiating aggression) were fired by... somebody help me out here...

 

[Bang]

The North wouldn't have gotten all aggressive if the South wouldn't have been a bunch of quitter's.

 

[ThePhantomPatriot]

just got back from giving my 9yo son a trip to Forts Sumter and Moultrie. Funny thing, but if I remember right, the first shots (i.e., the initiating aggression) were fired by... somebody help me out here...

What state is Fort Sumter located? Help me out... South Carolina. Right where the Union didn't belong. The oppressive feds screwed over the south with taxation/economics, and politics (if thats not aggression, i don't know what is). Prior to Ft. Sumter Lincoln already had state militias preparing for battle.

 

[Splitter]

I went to a huge reenactment in Gettysburg when I was...young. Probably a senior in highschool. Tremendous!

Trying to talk the fiance' into going this year. She likes to shoot, but she isn't big on the noise....yeah, I'm still tryingt to figure that one out too. Maybe if I promise her a pither of sangria at the Gingerbread man......

Splitter

 

[ThePhantomPatriot]

anyone know of any reenactments @ antietam? i think a couple of the board members are reeanactors.

 

[Splitter]

Antietam is my favorite battelfield. You can stand in bloody lane and just about see the blue line cresting the hill. Spooky really.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Gettysburg and we spend a lot of time in the town, but it is very commercialized. Antietam is nearly deserted on many weekends.

Splitter

 

[tpy77]

Was in the 130th of Gettysburg in 1993, on the site of the set of the film, which I was also in. With gas being what it is, I wonder if they'll have as many show up as they say. They had 8,000 in 1993. I haven't been to a C.W. event since 1994. Have been doing Rev. War and 1812. Not quite as commercialized as C.W.. Did they say anything about admission? I hear that can be around $15-$25, depending on the event and who's putting it on.

 

[Lambo]

Was in the 130th of Gettysburg in 1993, on the site of the set of the film, which I was also in. With gas being what it is, I wonder if they'll have as many show up as they say. They had 8,000 in 1993. I haven't been to a C.W. event since 1994. Have been doing Rev. War and 1812. Not quite as commercialized as C.W.. Did they say anything about admission? I hear that can be around $15-$25, depending on the event and who's putting it on.

Been there when my boys were little and yes Admission is $25.00 for the Grandstands.
One Cannon Shot was $10.00.........someone has to pay!

 

[Huckleberry]

Best way to cool off in Gettysburg



Dobbins House Tavern - Especially in the Springhouse with their rum drinks. 3 or 4 of those too quickly and your cooled off but straggering to the parking lot.

 

[Huckleberry]

Another nice place to stay and dine is the Hickory Bridge in Orrtanna. Nice and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of Gettysburg.

http://www.hickorybridgefarm.com/index.asp

 

[Splitter]

LOVE the Dobbin house too. Their food (restaurant) is very good as is the wine (house Pinot). Their bar is cool...and I mean COOL as in cold too...but the food is not what it is upstairs.

Places we like in Gettysburg:
There is a small shop on the main drag (just up from the diner, across from the Travelodge) that sells fries, but their REAL secret is their breakfasts! Small and unassuming, this place serves some great griddle food.
We like the Gingerbread Man but the service is sometimes poor and the food is hit or miss. The Sangria mentioned earlier is ALWAYS good.
SpiritFields is probably our favorite. Great pub food, great beer.
Pikes is a great place to eat. Period. Huge portions, good wait staff. Excellent mixed drinks most of the time.
The Blue PArrot is ok. Good food, small portions, and a bit of a young crowd when we have been there. Prices are high IMHO.
We have been to The Pub once and hated it. Way overpriced and the food was mediocre at best. Slow service but friendly.

YEah, we love going to Gettysburg lol.

Splitter

 

[DemoDave]

I blew up the observation tower up there one 4th of July. It was a big dog and pony show.

 

[alucard0822]

some pics of re-enactments from the last few years. The cannon shots are awesome, if you are close enought, they make the ground shake.

 

[Numidian]

Indirect fire with rifles? LOL

 

[alucard0822]

Indirect fire with rifles? LOL

What do you expect from city slicker Yankees

 

[biermkr]

Reenactors must fire up to avoid any chance of something hitting someone, for safety's sake.

 

[Huckleberry]

All these talk of the battle made me dig out my copy of "Killer Angels" and probably have to watch Gettysburg on the DVD.

Got to love the performances of Sam Elliot and Jeff Daniels as Budford and Chamberlain.

 

[joppaj]

All these talk of the battle made me dig out my copy of "Killer Angels" and probably have to watch Gettysburg on the DVD.

Got to love the performances of Sam Elliot and Jeff Daniels as Budford and Chamberlain.

Agreed