Gettysburg

St. Francis Xavier - Completed in 1853, St. Francis Xavier was the second church to be erected in the area. Its historical significance resulted from its use as a temporary hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg. Both Union and Confederate soldiers were brought here and were laid along the pews.

Bowmansdale Covered Bridge - Built in 1867, this single-span, Burr-arch truss bridge was purchased by the Stoner family in 1971, who donated it to Messiah College; the red-wooden bridge was thus renamed Stoner Bridge. Its move to the campus's Yellow Breeches Creek in 1972 resulted in the need for massive renovations, which were conducted by students. The bridge retains its age-old appearance, although it's lost its historical status.

I thought this was a cute warning sign

These are some LOUD birds .... on the ground and in flight!

We saw the place where Lincoln gave the Address ....

This is where the final third day of the battle was fought ...

Still looking for Fall color

Statue of General Lee

110 canons are lined up .... the same canons used in the battle

 This is a 360 degree, 40ft high painting that took 11 months to complete.  The park has added narration and sound to produce a performance.  This fantastic painting brings the fury of the final Confederate assault on July 3, 1863 to life, providing the viewer with a sense of what occurred at the battle long touted as the turning point of the Civil War.

Nice place for lunch