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Gettysburg Battlefield Tours

Last year around this time I was fortunate to get a Gettysburg Battlefield Tour from a cousin-in-law. We drove around for a while and he described what each area and monument was in place to remember. From the top of Little Round Top you can look over most of the fields of battle and see great distances.

The picture below is of a sight that made us all giggle a little. You can actually tour the area on a Segway. Here we were listening to the history of the assault on Little Round Top, and here is this trail of Segways rolling through the area reminding us how different the world was during the battle.

The history of war and the United States has a central point of study in the town and surrounding area of Gettysburg. Although my cousins sold their historic home early this year, I plan to go see it again. There are lots of things to see and remember. 

If you don't know what a Segway is, you can use the link above to go to the Segway Tour website, or search for it on the Internet. Basically it is a two wheeled, electronic, platform that is sort of a skateboard with handles. It does require balance and some common sense to operate, in my opinion. 

It seems like these are available at many parks and historic destinations that provide a large expanse and can require more walking than some want to do. If you want to do a gentle tour that is not in a car, and also not going to make your feet hurt at the end of the tour, a Segway may be an option.

There were also small go-cart-like  car things that had "Rent ME" on their sides. It looked like another fun way to motor around from monument to monument and have fun at the same time.

While the devastation of the battle at Gettysburg was immense, with more US deaths in a battle than ever before, the area is a busy reminder that the US has an interesting history - regardless of how you experience it. 

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Comments (8)

faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

Gettysburg is on my "gotta see" list as I love American History.

Oct 15, 2016 11:40 PM
Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker

Thank you for the comment. American history is comparatively short but interesting.

Oct 19, 2016 09:42 AM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

It's hard to see the whole battlefield in a day ! Also you are less than an hour to Bloody Antietam ,MD

Oct 16, 2016 12:08 AM
Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker

Thank you for the comment. I haven't gotten to Antietam yet. Maybe next trip.

Oct 19, 2016 09:43 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Bucket list.   I need to hit the east  coast for some great history.

Oct 16, 2016 12:10 AM
Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker

Thank you for the comment. The East Coast does have some history. Don't get let down by Plymouth Rock too much though. The numerous other sites are intriguing.

Oct 19, 2016 09:47 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I would love to do this some day!  Thank you for sharing this!

Oct 16, 2016 12:12 AM
Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker

Thank you for the comment. It is a thought provoking trip.

Oct 19, 2016 09:48 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I believe every American should visit this place.

Oct 16, 2016 12:53 AM
Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker

Agreed. Thank you for the comment. 

Oct 19, 2016 09:48 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Thanks for sharing this with us here in the rain.  Been there many time and always learn something new.

 

Oct 16, 2016 12:56 AM
Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker

There is so much to see. Thank you for the comment. 

Oct 19, 2016 09:48 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I visited Gettysburg early on a Sunday morning in 2008.  It was both gorgeous and haunting at the same time.  It's hard to believe that on that hallowed ground, over a 4 day period of time, about as many men lost their lives, as did in 10 years of Vietnam!

Oct 18, 2016 10:30 AM
Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker

The lives there were so dedicated. And so many events could have turned another direction with a small change in so many variables. Thank you for the comment. 

Oct 19, 2016 09:50 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I've never wanted to relive something like war, but it would be interesting for historical purposes to understand the history of a place and its people. :)

Oct 19, 2016 08:48 AM
Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker

War is something no one really likes, but many understand. This place is an amazing and thought provoking arena of dedication and solemnity. Even the workers there today are very dedicated to keeping the history alive. Thank you for the comment. 

Oct 19, 2016 09:52 AM