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Exploring Gettysburg with Sue Boardman (part six)

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

conclusion of a series We wrap up our series with Licensed Battlefield Guide Sue Boardman today on the backside of the Pennsylvania Memorial, where we tried to find what shelter we could from the wind that bedeviled us all day. … Continue reading →

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Exploring Gettysburg with Sue Boardman (part five)

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

part five in a series When Sue Boardman and I toured around Gettysburg earlier this month, visiting her favorite spots on the battlefield, she wanted to make sure we’d have time to visit Soldiers National Cemetery (also popularly known as … Continue reading →

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Exploring Gettysburg with Sue Boardman (part four)

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

part four in a series The Gettysburg battlefield is, of course, covered with monuments and memorials. For the next stop on our tour of the battlefield, Sue directed us to the very heart of the July 3 battle: “The Angle,” … Continue reading →

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Exploring Gettysburg with Sue Boardman (part three)

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

part three in a series When Licensed Battlefield Guide Sue Boardman and I explored Gettysburg recently, we had warm temperatures but gusty breezes. We wanted to stop on Little Round Top so Sue could talk about the pending rehabilitation project … Continue reading →

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Exploring Gettysburg with Sue Boardman (part two)

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

part two in a series My trip around Gettysburg National Military Park with Licensed Battlefield Guide Sue Boardman continues. In today’s segment, we go from Pardee Field at the base of Culp’s Hill up to the top of the hill–Sue’s … Continue reading →

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Exploring Gettysburg with Sue Boardman (part one)

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

part one of a series To commemorate Women’s History Month, I asked historian Sue Boardman if she’s be willing to spend some time showing me around her favorite places on the Gettysburg battlefield. It was my great good fortune to … Continue reading →

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