Invited to sound TAPS at Gettysburg Labor Day!

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A bucket list item is going to come true for me as I have been invited to sound TAPS at Gettysburg over the Labor day!! i have wanted to do this for many years.....Yes, I am a real deal bugler!

To those that have been there, I would like to ask about the best tour services, especially the horseback tours. Which museums are the best, other battlefield sites I should take in while there. I will fly from Billings 31 August and probably return on 5 September. This can still be adjusted if I need to.

It was suggested that I fly from Billings to Baltimore and then rent a car and drive to GTS.

I am open to any suggestions that would allow me to maximize my trip.

Thanks to ALL!!!

Randy
 
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Wow...congratulations for sure! That would be a very moving experience! Post a picture after the event.
 
If you can arrange to post a video, that would be fantastic! Congratulations on being able to do one very special event.
 
I've been to Gettysburg twice before, but the most recent was about 25 years ago. I'll be there in mid-August with some of the family. If I see any breath tacking differences I post it here. I was there shortly after the 125th anniversary. Several southern States had erected new monuments to their sons. I'm looking foreword to seeing more new monuments.

If you get a chance, allow some time to walk a battlefield, spend a few hours and give the boys from both side your full attention and you will see their story. Depending on how you divide it up there 8 to 10 battlefields. Over my 2 trips I have explored Little Round Top, The Peach Orchard and half of another. Plus I looked in the museum and the National Cemetery. Wherever you decide to explore, you will be researching it, either before or after your visit (or both!)

It is my opinion, that if you don't cry a few times, then you weren't paying attention.

Ivan
 
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That's very cool. :D

Never did any tours. The visitors center provides a very thorough explanation of the events at the battle, and the grounds were well marked.

I felt an unseen sad energy on the battlefield. When I left the visitors center and got to the first vista overlooking the field, my watch stopped. It restarted when we got in the car to leave. Never did that before or since. If there is something there, playing taps for it might impress it. ;)

Amish country isn't far from there and might be worth a visit. If your going to be there a while, the Fall Carlisle collector car swap meet starts on Sept. 27th.

Enjoy the trip and post some pics or a video here when you get back. :)
 
Took the family on a guided horse back ride across the battlefield about 20 years ago. Prices were reasonable but I don't know what they are now. Google "National Riding Stables" for more info. You will need to make reservations. They are located at the Artillery Ridge campground.
Our ride took us from the stables behind Little Round Top out through the upper end of the valley of death north of Devil's Den then across the field to the Virginia Memorial on Seminary ridge, then back the same way. Guides were very knowledgeable and gave lots of anecdotal stories.
The most interesting part of the park is the southern end where the Round Tops and Devils Den are located. There are also several observation towers located about the park that will give you an interesting perspective of the field of battle. Take you binoculars!
You may want to eat at the Cashtown Inn located west of town about 10 mile, just off US Rt 30. It was a favorite eatery for many of the cast of "Gettysburg" when they were filming. There is also a nice winery close by Cashtown, Hauser's, which sits on a hill at the base of the South Mountain The view is beautiful . On a clear day you can see the monuments 10 miles away on top of little Round Top.
Adams county, of which Gettysburg is the county seat, is also apple orchard country and Hauser's has a very good selection of hard ciders.
Hope you enjoy your trip.

John
 
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Make sure you practice. When I was in the symphony I learned that you should be able to play a solo perfectly at least 99% of the time. Otherwise you take a big risk when the nerves set in. Unlike many things, in performance you have one chance to get it right.
 
Used to be a lot of great fly fishing in the Gettysburg area,especially Conewago Creek,if you're into that.
I haven't been there in many years so I don't know the current conditions
 
Congratulations on what I consider to be a great honor. I haven't been to Gettysburg since high school but if i remember correctly you can see Ike's retirement residence from one of the lookouts. Have a great and memorable time.
Jim
 
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