Month: November 2010

Remembrance Day in Gettysburg
Today is Remembrance Day in Gettysburg - November 19. This is the anniversary of the dedication of the Soldier's Cemetery (the National Military Cemetery) which took place on November 19, 1863. On tha ...

Late flowering clematis
This clematis (var. Reiman) is near the steps of our c.1830 Welty House. It started flowering in early November and is at its peak now (Nov.15)! It's the second flowering, the first was in June. It fa ...

Fall in Gettysburg
Fall seems nearly over, although the tree colors are amazing. The weather has been gorgeous - sunny days in the 60s and though cold at night only touches of frost. The fine weather seems to attract vi ...

Friday, December 3: National Wreath Project
On Friday, Dec. 3, volunteers will gather at the Gettysburg National Cemetery and place over 1,600 Christmas Wreaths on the graves of our Veterans. This project is an extension of a program started fo ...