It is among my favorite monuments on the Gettysburg battlefield. One Union and one Confederate veteran unveiled the 47 1/2 foot tall shaft. The view from the Memorial, which stands on Oak Ridge ...

Today, the park all but surrounds the town of Gettysburg and features 1,300 monuments, 400 cannons and nearly 150 historic buildings. The park also provides diverse habitats that support a range of ...

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U.S. News Insider Tip: The best time to see this monument is after dark when ... speeches – the Second Inaugural Address and the Gettysburg Address – which are both etched into the ...

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is a must-visit for history buffs. Renowned for its key involvement in the American Civil War, the ...