Darshan
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I have always been fascinated by history and have read numerous books while growing up. Sadly, I don't get much time these days to indulge in my favorite pastime activity.
I have visited several historical places in India before I moved to the US. Centuries old palaces, castles, gardens, statues etc. gave me a sense of calm despite the tumultuous events attached with them. I believe history is the greatest teacher of all and makes you humble and grounded.
Recently, I visited Gettysburg and it's battleground. I have read about the American Civil War and know the importance of the Battle of Gettysburg. It was a nice fall day with very few tourists. I spent quite some time there learning, and wondering. I cannot describe in words how I felt there, I think it is best experienced in silence, to pay respect to the many thousands who perished there.
I looked but didn't find a similar thread, I think it is appropriate to start one where we can appreciate the times which made us what we are today. Anything of historical can be posted - place, event, structure etc. Please write a line or 2 about your photo so we can all learn.
This is the main battleground from the Union Army's point of view. The 90 degree angle where the 2 rock walls meet is called the "The Bloody Angle", site where one of the most fiercest battles took place on July 3, 1863.
This is the famous Pennsylvania State Capitol located in downtown Harrisburg.
Thanks for looking.
I have visited several historical places in India before I moved to the US. Centuries old palaces, castles, gardens, statues etc. gave me a sense of calm despite the tumultuous events attached with them. I believe history is the greatest teacher of all and makes you humble and grounded.
Recently, I visited Gettysburg and it's battleground. I have read about the American Civil War and know the importance of the Battle of Gettysburg. It was a nice fall day with very few tourists. I spent quite some time there learning, and wondering. I cannot describe in words how I felt there, I think it is best experienced in silence, to pay respect to the many thousands who perished there.
I looked but didn't find a similar thread, I think it is appropriate to start one where we can appreciate the times which made us what we are today. Anything of historical can be posted - place, event, structure etc. Please write a line or 2 about your photo so we can all learn.
This is the main battleground from the Union Army's point of view. The 90 degree angle where the 2 rock walls meet is called the "The Bloody Angle", site where one of the most fiercest battles took place on July 3, 1863.
This is the famous Pennsylvania State Capitol located in downtown Harrisburg.
Thanks for looking.
