Month: May 2017
Patriots to Gettysburg – Soldiers’ National Cemetery
Memorial Day and a New Burst of Freedom – A Bicyclist’s Perspective

In anticipation of Memorial Day, today’s post is about my experience bicycling Culp’s Hill in Gettysburg National Military Park. For me, battlefield bicycling ignites a “new burst of freedom” (a play on President Lincoln’s words) that draws inspiration from the sacrifice of our veterans, living and dead. First, though, an…
5 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Get Oriented Along Gettysburg Cemetery and Seminary Ridges
Prepare for Your Bicycle Trip to Gettysburg – One Book?
Gettysburg Equestrian Monuments and Their Riders

There are eight Gettysburg equestrian monuments. Can you identify which is which? What about their riders, do you know their names? Let’s have a little fun. The monuments listed in the following table are ordered for convenience designing a bicycling loop through Gettysburg National Military Park. To get started with…
The Ultimate Guide to Selecting a Bicycle-Friendly Hotel

Bicycling historians know that hotel selection can make or break a trip. And it’s not about money. Money won’t necessarily buy you what you need. Fortunately, selecting a bicycle-friendly hotel is not complicated. Today, I offer a few tips based on my own experience. The Ultimate Guide to Selecting a…
Cannot Learn History? 3 Common Reasons
Gettysburg Union State Monuments – Simple Drills for Fun

Today, a challenge: Test your knowledge about Gettysburg Union state monuments with these interactive quizzes. Even if you know very little, this is an easy way to learn a lot. After all, there are only seven Union state monuments at Gettysburg, so your chances of mastering this material quickly are very good….
Simplest Ever Introduction to Gettysburg – Book Recommendation

Sometimes, the best books are written for kids but read by adults. My top pick for the simplest ever introduction to Gettysburg goes to MacKinlay Kantor. Originally written in 1952, this little classic for middle-school children survives as an accurate, high-level summary of the Battle of Gettysburg. As a former teacher and life-long…