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The first thing we notice when guests arrive is how their shoulders drop. You feel it right away. Gettysburg museums and historic streets pull you out of hurry-up mode and into the moment. History surrounds you here, from tree-lined streets to the ba… Read more
Yesterday marked 162 years since the battle of Gettysburg began. On July 1, 1863, fighting took place outside of the Swope family’s home as the Eleventh Corps of the Union army retreated through the streets of Gettysburg, towards Cemetery Hill. As th… Read more
Happy summer from the Swope Manor! This week, we will be marking the 162nd anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg. Be sure to keep an eye out in the coming weeks for additional blog posts marking events connecting the Swope Manor and the battle/the … Read more
This weekend, Gettysburg will be honoring our nation’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. From 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM on Monday, May 26th, a Civil War Memorial Day Commemoration will be taking place at the Pennsylvania Monument on the battlefield.… Read more