LongstreetUnknown
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- Jun 16, 2007
Hi to all. I'm newly registered on this forum, however this is not my first time here. I've stumbled upon this site a couple of times while searching for answers on various questions. I am a big civil war enthusiast, that is to say that I have the proper amount of appreciation and respect for the soldiers and what they fought for, yet I've just started researching the different battles and understanding the history a little better.
This summer, at the end of July, I'll be vacationing out east and plan to spend two days at Gettysburg. I've been looking online for reviews of certain attractions and what people like to see and do while there but I'm left with many questions that I figured I'd direct at the people on this forum. Any help and/or advice would be appreciated:
1. I'm planning on being at Gettysburg July 25 & 26. I know it's still in the summer and that the park gets swamped with visitors but will that be the case on the dates I have scheduled? They fall on a Wednesday and Thursday and are a good 3 weeks after the big re-enactment. Should I still expect the shopping mall crowd?
2. I plan on taking a guided tour with a Licensed Battlefield Guide, should I make a reservation before going? Is it appropriate/expected to give gratuity on top of the tour fee?
3. I'm very curious as to the horseback tours that I've seen other people mention. I would like to do this but I have never been on a horse in my life. Is it expensive? Does it cover parts of the field not accessible to the general public? Is my inexperience with riding going to be a huge problem?
4. Are pictures allowed in the visitor's center?
Any additional pointers I can get out of you Gettysburg veterans? I only have two days there (out of a week long vacation) but I want to get the most out of it. Thanks in advance for any responses.
This summer, at the end of July, I'll be vacationing out east and plan to spend two days at Gettysburg. I've been looking online for reviews of certain attractions and what people like to see and do while there but I'm left with many questions that I figured I'd direct at the people on this forum. Any help and/or advice would be appreciated:
1. I'm planning on being at Gettysburg July 25 & 26. I know it's still in the summer and that the park gets swamped with visitors but will that be the case on the dates I have scheduled? They fall on a Wednesday and Thursday and are a good 3 weeks after the big re-enactment. Should I still expect the shopping mall crowd?
2. I plan on taking a guided tour with a Licensed Battlefield Guide, should I make a reservation before going? Is it appropriate/expected to give gratuity on top of the tour fee?
3. I'm very curious as to the horseback tours that I've seen other people mention. I would like to do this but I have never been on a horse in my life. Is it expensive? Does it cover parts of the field not accessible to the general public? Is my inexperience with riding going to be a huge problem?
4. Are pictures allowed in the visitor's center?
Any additional pointers I can get out of you Gettysburg veterans? I only have two days there (out of a week long vacation) but I want to get the most out of it. Thanks in advance for any responses.