On our first day here, one of the other tourists at the National Military Park had commented to us that we should not leave without seeing the cyclorama. So, on day 5 of our Gettysburg camping adventure, we decided to leave Marshmellow in the camp home for a couple hours so we could find out what this cyclorama was all about.
This exhibit is so much more than just a painting, it is an interactive work of art. Putting aside the fact that this was a 360 degree canvas oil painting, the stunning visual effects of using artifacts as props to bring you into the scene of the battle was stunning.
This exhibit is so much more than just a painting, it is an interactive work of art. Putting aside the fact that this was a 360 degree canvas oil painting, the stunning visual effects of using artifacts as props to bring you into the scene of the battle was stunning.
Included in the cyclorama ticket price is a walk through the museum and 20-minute short film narrated by Morgan Freeman, who I love! The film was very moving and the producers did a great job of helping me to understand what actually happened here in Gettysburg… and why. I learned that Gettysburg is one battle that is considered a turning point in the civil war. And from what I understand, the civil war had a whole lot to do with the start of the end of slavery.
On that note, I am intrigued by something. In the 5 days that we have been here in Gettysburg, PA, we have seen a total of 2 black people. Now please people let’s not get into a debate about political correctness. Don’t tell me I am supposed to say “African American” because not all black people are from Africa. I won’t get offended if someone calls me white… I will get offended if you are thinking to yourself right now – “dumb blonde” because I no longer have blonde hair. Thanks to cancer, I have a full head of short ugly gray hair. But that’s not my point here, so let’s move on…
When Abraham Lincoln signed the emancipation proclomation, tens of thousands of blacks picked up the battle cry and fought side by side with Union soldiers to change the course of our Nation’s future to ensure that slavery would come to an end. If the Civil War and the battle at Gettysburg played such a crucial role in opening the floodgates to this movement, why aren’t there more black people here? This isn’t meant to be funny, it’s a serious question.
When Abraham Lincoln signed the emancipation proclomation, tens of thousands of blacks picked up the battle cry and fought side by side with Union soldiers to change the course of our Nation’s future to ensure that slavery would come to an end. If the Civil War and the battle at Gettysburg played such a crucial role in opening the floodgates to this movement, why aren’t there more black people here? This isn’t meant to be funny, it’s a serious question.
Anyway, moving on to a lighter topic – lunch! We went to the famous Dobbin House Tavern and what a treat it was! The casual dining Springhouse Tavern is in the basement and everything about the colonial experience is right out of the 1800’s. Being the oldest building built here in 1776, it is worth a trip inside, if even for just a tour. Although a drink and some great grub are highly recommended. Lucia’s favorite menu item was the French onion soup, which is served with stew meat inside. My favorite was the raspberry champagne shrub, which was fruity with sweet carbonation. I am really glad we didn’t miss this stop.
After lunch, we decided to take a quick nap and then pack up and head home a day early. Not because we don’t love camp, or our camper, or getting away from home, or the great outdoors, or exploring Gettysburg, but just because we are ready to go. It’s a long drive and we don’t want to spend the whole day Friday doing it.
Things to be grateful for today: The preservation of art.
Today’s tally: $179.46
$3.00 coffee at visitors center
$12.50 Tickets into cyclorama, film & museum
$41.69 Lunch at Dobbin House Tavern
$53.00 Gas on way home
$7.00 drinks on way home
$51.50 Gas on way home
$10.77 McDonalds
See the final trip tally here.
CLICK HERE to read our Gettysburg adventures from Day 1.
After lunch, we decided to take a quick nap and then pack up and head home a day early. Not because we don’t love camp, or our camper, or getting away from home, or the great outdoors, or exploring Gettysburg, but just because we are ready to go. It’s a long drive and we don’t want to spend the whole day Friday doing it.
Things to be grateful for today: The preservation of art.
Today’s tally: $179.46
$3.00 coffee at visitors center
$12.50 Tickets into cyclorama, film & museum
$41.69 Lunch at Dobbin House Tavern
$53.00 Gas on way home
$7.00 drinks on way home
$51.50 Gas on way home
$10.77 McDonalds
See the final trip tally here.
CLICK HERE to read our Gettysburg adventures from Day 1.