Gettysburg Battlefield Map

[ElijahsGrtGranddaughter]

The new Visitor's Center is open. I have seen that a few of you have already had a chance to visit. What are your thoughts about the absence of the Battlefield Map? Is it good that it is gone? Do you miss it?

Let me know what you think!

It is not just the absence of the Battlefield Map, but of other relics and historical exhibits as well.

You have to ask yourself after visiting the VC, what does it tell me about the Battle of Gettysburg? NOTHING! What does it show you of the Battle of Gettysburg? NOTHING!

Where are the artifacts, relics, mini balls, weapons, cannons, uniforms, civilian wear and the mention of the homes that were caught in the middle of this great WAR.

Kind Regards,

~Kerri

[ElijahsGrtGranddaughter]

The superintendent said it's antiquated and of no further use to them. Hmmm... that would apply to most of the stuff in there. But it doesn't fit into the new NPS descriptions of history because it was about actual tactics and strategy. The new doctrine is apologetic thanks to Jesse Jackson Jr. If NPS can't find a use for it, give it back to the family. It's not like they'd be buying an $800 toilet seat.

From my understanding, all of the artifacts, to include that map were on contract with the NPS. And they are now choosing to breach that contract by not displaying the map or any of the other Thousands of artifacts provided by the family.

The Family has taken the contract to court and requested ALL of their family's donated items returned and the NPS' response is Possession is 9/10th of the law.

But again, this is coming from several Gettysburg Residents and could only be hearsay.

Kind Regards,

~Kerri