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To: KonKilo who wrote (51135)	3/1/2008 11:13:46 AM
From: JohnM	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 543686

Chickamauga is a great example of how to preserve a battlefield. And Harper's Ferry. Hmm, I'll try to remember that. The last time we were at Gettysburg was in the late 70s. I thought they did a terrific preservation job. And I left with an enduring interest in the Civil War. We're thinking of visiting some Civil War sites this spring. My wife has a weeklong break from teaching. Civil War sites are among several options. I'll put these on the list.

To: KonKilo who wrote (51135)	3/1/2008 5:29:47 PM
From: Bearcatbob	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 543686

The observation tower is gone. The visitors center is being replaced. The field is being or has been restored to the 1863 vegetation. I have been to Chickamaugua and not enjoyed it as much because it is not easy to envision the battle. Antietam is one that is very pristine and emotional for me. Re Gettysburg, I had limited time there as I also visited the new museum in Harrisburg. The lighted map is being discontinued with the new visitors center so I did that again. I then walked over to the copse of trees where the Confederate high water mark was reached. It was very inspiring - again. One other Civil War site I recommend is Franklin, Tennessee. There was a bigger charge there on Nov 30, 1864 than Pickett's at G'burg. Bob