Where can you go to see one of the most significant and well-known battlefields of the Civil War in person? Gettysburg, of course.
Gettysburg was an unexpected battle that became the decisive victory for the North, giving them the advantage that helped them win the war. The town of Gettysburg is located in southern Pennsylvania, and also happens to be the northernmost battle of the entire war.
To provide a structured program for Scouts, the Boy Scouts of America teamed up with the National Park Service to produce manuals that provide routes for Scouts to explore the battle, along with narrative describing what happened.
The newly opened visitors center and museum is also a great place to go to see artifacts from the battle.
Road Trip?
Gettysburg is a great stop for attendees to visit on their way to or from the 2013 jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Check out the video above, and you’ll see exactly what Gettysburg has to offer. Whether you’re there for a week or a weekend, Gettysburg is an awesome trip.
Category: Patrol Z Tags: 2013 Jamboree, Civil War, Gettysburg, Historic, National Park Service, Scouts Boy Scouts of America, Troop 172
Connor M., Patrol Z Reporter
Connor is a social media expert who also loves video production when he's not on the Instructor Corps for the 2011 SummitCorps teaching Scouts how to build mountain bike trails in West Virginia. This Eagle Scout with six palms lives in New York. Patrol Z is a corps of Scout and Venturer reporters formed by the Boy Scouts of America National Council in tandem with the creation of the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
