On this day in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg began—right here in Pennsylvania. Spanning three days, July 1–3, it was the largest battle ever fought in North America and marked a major turning point in the Civil War. Over 165,000 soldiers converged in the small town of Gettysburg and the outcome would shape the course of our nation’s history. Today, we remember this moment not just for its scale, but for what it taught us about sacrifice, struggle and the long journey toward a more perfect union

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Check out my Top 5 places to visit while in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania! Destination Gettysburg The Links at Gettysburg The Gettysburg Hotel, Est. 1797 Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. Reid's Winery and Cider House Farnsworth House Inn Dobbin House Tavern Fidler&Co. Craft Kitchen Sachs Covered Bridge Gettysburg National Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery Gettysburg National Military Park **Correction: We noticed we misspelled cemetery shortly after posting the video. | Erik The Travel Guy