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In the Battle of Gettysburg, acre for acre, there is no one spot on the battlefield that saw more violence and death than The Wheatfield.

The Gettysburg National Military Park (GNMP) was established in 1895 as a way to protect and interpret the landscape of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. The GNMP properties include most of the Gettysburg Battlefield, many of the battle's support areas during the battle (e.g., reserve, supply, and hospital locations), and several other non-battle areas associated with the battle's "aftermath and commemoration," including the Gettysburg National Cemetery and Soldier's National Monument. The park has more wooded land than in 1863, and the National Park Service has an ongoing program to restore portions of the battlefield to their historical non-wooded conditions, as well as to replant historic orchards and woodlots that are now missing.

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Gettysburg: The Wheatfield

In 1906, under Teddy Roosevelt, we established the first national monument and it is well worth a visit.

Devils Tower is an amazing geologic feature that seems to defy explanation. For centuries, it has been a source of mystery and wonder, and today it continues to fascinate and inspire. The Tower is a natural playground for climbers, who come from all over the world to test their skills on its sheer walls. But it is also a place of great spiritual significance for the Native Americans who have long considered it sacred. Devils Tower reminds us that there are still many mysteries in this world waiting to be discovered. It beckons us to explore, learn and grow. In a fast-paced, ever-changing world, Devils Tower is a timeless reminder of the enduring power of nature.

Devils Tower

Teddy Roosevelt & Devils Tower

Many different peoples lived in this area. They all had one thing in common. They had to be tough.

Teddy Roosevelt once said of the Badlands, "There is no place in the world like it." And he wasn't wrong. The Badlands is a place of unparalleled beauty, drawing visitors from all over the world. Its geologic deposits contain some of the richest fossil beds in the world, giving us a glimpse into the past when ancient horses and rhinos roamed here. Today, the park's 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie, home to bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets. The Badlands gets its name from the Lakota people, who called it that because of its rugged terrain and lack of water.

Badlands

A look at life on the prairie

This episode explores the story of Jennie Wade, the 20 year old woman who became the only civilian to be killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. 

Gettysburg: Jennie Wade

This is the lesser known story from Culp's Hill that was pivotal to the success of the Army of the Potomac during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Gettysburg: Culp's Hill

If your knowledge of Joshua Chamberlain and the fight at Little Round Top comes from a movie or documentary, then you may not know the whole story.

Gettysburg: Heroes of Little Round Top

One of bloodiest and most sinister looking parts of the Gettysburg battlefield has to be the rocky area known as Devil's Den.

Gettysburg: Devil's Den

A controversial move made by General Dan Sickles on the 2nd day of the Battle impacted both the battle and the people who lived there.

Gettysburg: The Peach Orchard

The Lutheran Seminary at Gettysburg was one of the first field hospitals during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Gettysburg: Religion & Death

An amazing success story of a battlefield restoration by the American Battlefield Trust.

Gettsyburg: Inside Lee's HQ

Many who visit the Battle of Gettysburg sites don't realize that when you are standing in the town, you are actually standing on the battlefield. 

Gettysburg: Urban Combat

This titanic battle that ended with over 50,000 combined casualties began with a single shot on the Chambersburg Pike on the morning of July 1, 1863.

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