Gettysburg is just one of those great historic places that we’ve been wanting to experience for a long time. We wanted, of course, to learn more about the battle, but we also wanted to make some family memories together. It’s important for my daughter to learn about the events that shaped our nation, even if she is only seven-years-old. Though the events in Gettysburg were tragic, I wanted her to have a basic understanding of what happened along with doing some family-friendly activities. We spent four nights in Gettysburg, but I think you could easily do a shorter trip or spend more time here. We spent most our evenings watching the sun set over the battlefield. Here are our recommendations after experiencing Gettysburg. Take a Tour of the Battlefield We took a tour with the Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides, and it was fantastic! This was the highlight of our…
