History is Dying

I started this blog November of 2015, as a way to get people interested in the Civil War beyond what I describe as "Textbook" history. The more I learn working in Gettysburg and the more people I teach about the civilians of the Civil War, the more I see people just don't care about history anymore.

Now, don't get me wrong, there are those of you reading this right now thinking, "Abbie, what are you talking about? That's why I'm here!" And I would respond that yes, you're crazy, one of the oddballs who actually cares about what General 'So-and-So' did and where, or care about the civilians who lived through it.

And that's completely okay. This is a haven for all us history nerds alike.

But we have a job to do.

You Might Live in Gettysburg If....

Gettysburg is a unique town to live in. After William Penn received the charter for the beautiful state  of Pennsylvania, many began to settle inside this land of religious freedom. Many came together in the South-central Pennsylvania countryside, and in 1761, Samuel Gettys began a tavern there. Gettysburg was made into a town in 1786 by Gettys' son, James. Now it is best known for the Civil War's most famous 'Battle of Gettysburg' in 1863. Reenactments happen every year to commemorate that battle, but those that live around Gettysburg know what its really like when tourists aren't around. We that live in Gettysburg believe it to be much more than just a tourists' attraction. 

With some help, I've compiled a list of things that make Gettysburg truly unique as a town. If you live around here or in a surrounding county, you can definitely relate or have at least heard of some of these....

You Might Live in Gettysburg If....