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GETTYSBURG PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR September 11 - 14, 2015 GETTYSBURG PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR September 11 - 14, 2015 $380 due no later than August 21, 2015 (price includes hotel accommodations only) The history of Gettysburg stretches farther back than 1863. Scottish, Irish and German immigrants started developing the area between 1736 and 1760. In 1786, James Getty purchased a 116-acre piece of land from his father and began designing a town that included 120 lots around a town square, known today as Lincoln’s Square. The Battle of Gettysburg has often been referred to as the “High Water Mark of the Rebellion.” Many consider it to be a turning point in the Civil War because the Union victory placed the Confederacy on the defensive and ended General Robert E. Lee’s most ambitious attempt to invade Union territory. The Confederates never again reached the military strength they held at Gettysburg, yet the Civil War raged on for two more years. More than 165,000 soldiers of The Army of Northern Virginia (the Confederacy), commanded by General Robert E. Lee, and the Army of the Potomac (the Union), commanded by General George G. Meade, fought at Gettysburg. Neither General Lee nor General Meade anticipated a battle at Gettysburg, but chance brought these two forces together. Union forces eventually defeated the Confederates after three days (July 1–3, 1863) of fighting that resulted in approximately 51,000 soldiers killed, wounded, captured or missing, divided nearly equally between the two armies. {03017082.DOCX;1 } Accommodations Inn at Cemetery Hill 613 Baltimore Street Route 15 Exit Gettysburg, PA 17324 Phone: 717-334-9281 Rate Double: $380.00 (limit 3 people per room) Check-in time: 3:00 p.m. Check-out time: 11:00 a.m. The newly renovated Inn at Cemetery Hill provides the following amenities: Free complimentary breakfast Free newspaper Free Wi-Fi internet access (Wireless Data Connection - Public Areas) Wake-up calls Refrigerator in every room Vending and ice machines Common hot tub Free parking The Inn at Cemetery Hill is 100% Non-smoking. 2 ITINERARY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 Gettysburg Visitor Center - Meet at 2:00 p.m. 1195 Baltimore Pike (Rt. 97), Cumberland Township Film, Cyclorama, Museum and Gift Shop Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Adult (ages 13+): $12.50 Seniors (65+) and Military Veterans: $11.50 Active Duty U.S. Military Personnel: Free AAA Discount: $11.50 Youth (ages 6-12): $8.50 Child (ages 5 and younger): Free Gettysburg Friends Members: Complimentary admission to the Film, Cyclorama and Museum Experience Smoking: Smoking, including e-cigarettes, as well as vaping is permitted ONLY in the smoking area located at the flag pole plaza and in personal vehicles. Wi-Fi: The Gettysburg Foundation has free Wi-Fi Internet Service available in the Museum and Visitor Center. The network name is Gettysburg_Foundation_Public. An Audio Driving Tour of Gettysburg Battlefield Park is available for purchase in the park book store in CD format. Narrated by authorities on the Battle of Gettysburg, this tour will provide the listener with detailed descriptions of significant areas of the battlefield park and bring to life the soldiers who fought this great battle. This CD is highly recommended. Dinner - 6:00 p.m. (Optional) Dobbins House - Springhouse Tavern 89 Steinwehr Avenue Gettysburg, PA 17325 Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (First come, First Served) Within walking distance from the Inn at Cemetery Hill Free parking is available 3 Dobbins House History In 1774, the Reverend Alexander Dobbin purchased 300 acres of land in and around what is now the town of Gettysburg and commenced construction of a farm and the Dobbin House, for use as their dwelling and as a school. In the mid-1800’s, a secret crawl space, served as a “station” for hiding runaway slaves on their perilous journey to freedom on the “Underground Railroad.” After the battle of Gettysburg ceased, and the armies had departed, it served as a hospital for wounded soldiers of both the North and the South. Today the historic house appears virtually the same as it did over 200 years ago. Its native stone walls, seven fireplaces, and hand carved woodwork have been painstakingly restored to their original beauty and character, with interior decor in the traditional eighteenth century manner. Many of the home’s antique furnishings are identical to those listed in the inventory of Reverend Dobbin’s estate. As a truly authentic colonial tavern, the china and flatware exactly match fragments which were unearthed during the re-excavation of the cellar and the servant’s period-clothing is completely authentic. FREE TIME THE REMAINDER OF THE EVENING. You may wish to take a ghost tour on your own provided by the Farnsworth House Inn. Tour information is provided below. Please be aware the Gettysburg Wine Festival is being held this weekend. Reservations for ghost walks are strongly recommended. Farnsworth House Inn - Meet your ghost walk guide here 401 Baltimore Street (Downtown Gettysburg) 717-334-8838 (for reservations) Website: http://www.farnsworthhouseinn.com/ghost-tours.html Free parking is available behind the Farnsworth House Inn The house is named in honor of Brigadier General Elon John Farnsworth, who led an ill-fated charge after the failure of Pickett’s charge, claiming the lives of Farnsworth and 65 of his men. The original part of the house was built in 1810, followed by the brick structure in 1833. The house sheltered Confederate sharpshooters during the three-day conflict, one of whom it is believed to have accidentally shot 20 year-old Mary Virginia “Jennie” Wade, the only civilian who died during the battle. Union troops returned fire from the Cemetery Hill area. More than 100 bullet holes pock the walls. Following the battle, the house served as a hospital. The Lincoln procession passed the Farnsworth House on November 19, 1863, on the way to the National Cemetery where he delivered the famous Gettysburg Address. 4 GHOST WALKS All tours subject to a 10% amusement tax East Cemetery Hill Walk - 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $9/person Take a nighttime walk through Gettysburg to explore some of the town’s most haunted locations. Begin your journey at the historic Farnsworth House, then take to the streets of Gettysburg to explore some of the town’s most haunted locations, including the Jennie Wade House and the Grove, the site of a massive Confederate charge on July 2, 1863. Confederate Hospital Walk - 8:15 p.m. $9/person The sights and smells of the wounded and dying are still here in Gettysburg. Your storyteller will lead you north toward High Street to the site of Confederate Hospitals. Listen to ghost stories about the buildings that were used as field hospitals and are still in use today by the spirits that remain. You will end in the haunted Farnsworth House which was also used as a make shift hospital after the battle. Ghost Hunt - 8:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. $16/person Conduct your own spiritual investigation using the same equipment as the professionals, including K-II EMF meters, thermal sensors, dousing rods, digital voice recorders, and night vision/infrared viewfinders. Begin your investigation in the cellar of the Farnsworth House before continuing to the Grove, one of the most haunted areas of the Gettysburg battlefield. Under 10 not admitted. Mature Tour – 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday Only $11/person Follow your period dressed storytellers to the haunted cellar of the Farnsworth House for dramatic uncensored ghost stories heard nowhere else. Then follow the guide into the darkness of night to the Grove (one of the most haunted areas on the battlefield) for an irreverent look at ghosts and Confederate mass-grave stories. Parental discretion is advised. No one under 14 admitted. Creekside Stories Friday and Saturday’s ONLY - 8:30 pm and 9:45 pm $9/person Come out and experience our newest and most exciting “Ghost Tour” Creekside Stories. Civil War Soldiers would spend their evenings around a campfire trading stories to try to scare one another. We have resurrected that tradition in a 1-hour seated presentation complete with tales that feature local legends and classic horrors. Join us in Brookefield for a night of ghosts, mysteries, monsters and things that go bump in the night. 5 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 Breakfast Free complimentary breakfast provided by the Inn at Cemetery Hill. Joanne and Janet will be heading to Gettysburg Battlefield Park this morning at a time to be determined. Feel free to meet us in the hotel parking if you would like to join us. Gettysburg Battlefield Park Monuments to both Union and Confederate troops are visible on the battlefield. Gettysburg National Military Park preserves one of the world’s largest collections of outdoor sculptures. Close to 1,400 statues, sculptures, markers and tablets stand where men fought. Park hours are strictly enforced. The park is open daily from: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Download official map and park guide: http://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/brochures.htm Comfort Stations are located throughout the park and open for visitors during regular park hours. Since we will be spending the entire day touring Gettysburg Battlefield Park, you may wish to bring along snacks and drinks. Optional Side Trip (on your own) 1. Sachs Covered Bridge N 39° 47.914’, W 77 16.749’ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Waterworks+Rd.+Gettysburg,+PA+17325?dg=oo The 1852 Sachs Bridge, also called Sauck’s Bridge, spans Marsh Creek at 100 feet long. The bridge was used by Confederate troops when retreating to Virginia after the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863.
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