Today is the 146th anniversary of Pickett’s Charge. This cannon sits near the highest spot the Confederacy reached that day. It was a spot of misery and glory, bravery and death.
Happy 4th of July. Remember how we got here.
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Today is the 146th anniversary of Pickett’s Charge. This cannon sits near the highest spot the Confederacy reached that day. It was a spot of misery and glory, bravery and death.
Happy 4th of July. Remember how we got here.
Nora Said,
Great photo, great reminder.
Judy Said,
Happy 4th of July to you too.
Geri Said,
Gettysburg was one of the most amazing places I’ve visited. You could almost feel the ghosts of all those soldiers on the grounds!
margene Said,
Happy 4th, my friend.
jill Said,
Enjoy the day!
Beautiful compostion.
Sean Said,
gorgeous picture! Happy 4th
deb Said,
Lovely! You guys have a great holiday too. Stay away from the fireworks!
Martha Said,
I can’t think of Pickett’s charge without remembering the re-enactment footage from c. 1913 in the Ken Burns documentary, men on crutches, missing legs, hobbling up that hill. Still brings tears to my eyes.
Sarah Said,
I hope your holiday is wonderful, Carole!
Kim Said,
Happy 4th!
Teyani Said,
Independence Day is a good thing to celebrate, isn’t it. I’m not much for fireworks, but I certainly enjoy this wonderful country we live in.
Ruth Said,
Wonderful picture.
Sara Said,
Happy 4th!!!
Cookie Said,
Lovely photo.
One of those things we cannot allow ourselves to forget.
Happy 4th, sweetie.
dale Said,
thanks again…and happy 4th to you!
Sylvia Said,
One of the all-time best blog posts. In a nutshell. Thank you. And thank you from DH, who really really wants to take me to see the battlegrounds someday.
alison Said,
awesome photo
happy 4th of July
kmkat Said,
We visited Gettysburg in 2002 when we took #1 son on the college tour extravaganza. Smokey and #1 are both history scholars and so thoroughly enjoyed the experience. #1 and #2 son even re-enacted Pickett’s Charge for themselves; it was August and the temperature near 100 degrees. Authentic, except for the lack of anyone shooting at them.
Hillary Said,
Great picture and a great reminder.
lynne s of oz Said,
The recreation stuff fascinates me. Doesn’t have the historic significance to me, though I know it is important. Hope you had a good 4th!