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- Q: What is significant about Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?
- A: Few other places in the United States have such a strong sense of history as Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The site of the greatest battle of the Civil War fought in 1863, which cost the nation 51,000 lives, is commemorated all over Gettysburg.
- Q: What can visitors see at Gettysburg National Military Park?
- A: Gettysburg National Military Park features one thousand monuments dedicated to the Civil War battle and its significance.
- Q: What other attractions does Gettysburg offer?
- A: In addition to the park, Gettysburg offers famous colorful battle reenactments, many excellent restaurants, and museums to explore.
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Gettysburg National Military Park
State of Pennsylvania Monument
Gettysburg National Cemetery
Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides
Eisenhower National Historic Site
Gettysburg Museum of History
Shriver House Museum
Gettysburg Seminary Ridge Museum
Jennie Wade House
The Gettysburg Diorama
Gettysburg Heritage Center
Savor Gettysburg Food Tours
Daniel Lady Farm
Devil’s Den
Dobbin House Tavern
Land of Little Horses
Ronn Palm's Museum of Civil War Images
Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours
Sachs Covered Bridge
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