Missed the Sesquicentennial of the Battle of Gettysburg

If I could start my career over, I would become a history teacher. So, on the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, where am I? Not in Gettysburg! A few years ago I wanted to be in Gettysburg on the last 3 days as that famous Civil War battle was remembered. Between finances, family plans, and job commitments, I just couldn't be there.

(Note: The image to the right is the 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment monument at Gettysburg.)

Thanks to the internet, I was able to follow some 150th anniversary activities there over the past three days (YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook). Below are a couple of good videos that were prepared this year to commemorate this special anniversary.

My last visit to Gettysburg was ten years ago. Below are a couple of photos we took of our son Alex at Gettysburg during that trip.

The Devil's Den at Gettysburg

Monument for CSA General James Longstreet

Hopefully my health will be good enough 25 years from now so that I can travel to Gettysburg for the 175th commemoration. In the interim, I will support great organizations like the Civil War Trust.