Remembrance weekend is a time to reflect on the 151st anniversary of the dedication of the National Soldiers' Cemetery and Lincoln's Gettysburg address.
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| Parade 1 |
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| Parade 2 |
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| Parade 3 |
The day started off with a parade. There were thousands of participants, hundreds of flags, many fife and drum corps, many ladies in hoop dresses, some horses and even horse drawn carriages. The Army of the Potomac leads the parade with the Army of northern Virginia assigned to the rear. It was the best parade we have witnessed!
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| Little Round Top |
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| Little Round Top View |
After the parade, we drove around the battlefield and marveled at the many markers and monuments. We stopped at Little Round Top, scene of one of the most important battles of the conflagration.
We enjoyed an excellent and relaxing Civil War Era dinner at the historic Dobbins Inn. Before heading back to the camper we went to the National Soldiers’ Cemetery to view the thousands of luminaries and flags that were placed to honor the fallen soldiers. It was a moving tribute, both sole and noble.
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| Dinner at Dobbs Inn |
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| Luminaries |
During our drive back to the campground, we were left to contemplate the sacrifices of all those who have served and are serving in an effort to secure and maintain the freedom we enjoy. It was a most sobering and contemplative ride.
Sunday, November 16, 2014 Departure!
After a nice french breakfast at the Cafe Saint Amand, we broke camp and headed home. It only took us about five minutes to close up the camper. After a four and a half hour drive home, including a stop for lunch, we were home.
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