Gettysburg in the Winter: A Battlefield at Rest

Gozaic’s “circles of interest” allow experts in specifics fields to share insight and tips. Today, we take a look at a recent blog post in the Civil War Buffs Circle. Moderator Rob Shenk is with the Civil War Preservation Trust and talks about the history of the Civil War and recommends places to retrace the steps of great leaders and common soldiers alike.

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in the summer heat of July 1863. Rob recently visited Gettysburg in the winter—without the crowds. He reports the solitude gave him a chance to see this hallowed ground in a whole new light.

Have you visited any Civil War battlefields in the winter? If so, share your experience. Whether you are a novice or a battlefield aficionado, we hope you will join the Civil War Buffs Circle today!

Photo courtesty of Rob Shenk and the Civil War Preservation Trust