ill keep that in mind. of course we're talking over a year from now, so ill get

more exact plans the closer it gets haha.

The Inn also sleeps six with the pull out couch in the living room.

Carolyn

This is the suite I will be staying in on March 19th. Can't wait. I like the idea of the balcony over-looking the day one battlefield. I will let everyone know how it goes when I return.

we expect a full report and 25 pictures minimum, it sounds very exciting…

I just got a new high speed camera that shoots 40 frames per second and a 16 gig SD card. That should be enough. LOL

I'll definitely take the General Buford Suite and the Oak Ridge Suite.

I wish it was this August!!!!

You got them. I'll pm you when the time gets close to tell you when to call for particulars (like your real name, etc.).

FYI, the Buford Suite is where a Confederate soldier is seen and heard walking up and down the stairs. My friends were there and I missed seeing him by two minutes myself when I popped over to say hello to them. The Oakridge Suite is also active. Recently, we have had people complaining about colored lights flying around the room, someone walking on the roof (it is an inverted V roof) and the sounds of fighting and gunshots. The suite sits way in the back of the property up against the railroad cut and there are no cars that could even aim their lights back there. Also, it figures they would hear gunshots and men fighting because there was a huge struggle on that ground between the 6th Wisconsin (Iron Brigade) and the 2nd and 42nd Mississippi and the 55th North Carolina on the morning of July 1st.

But, the entire property (all the suites and rooms) sits on ground that was heavily contested on July 1st and then occupied by General Lee and the Confederates for the remainder of the three-day battle.

Ok, since people are already planning I guess we can get started.

The first two weekends in Aug 2011 are the Fri, Sat & Sun, 5,6 & 7 and Fri, Sat & Sun, 12, 13 & 14.

Since it is starting here then it is only fair that PUG members pick the weekend. So everyone place your votes…

Maybe Carolyn (G'burg Lady) can help pick the best one?

Here is the 2011 Calendar .

Ok, since people are already planning I guess we can get started.

The first two weekends in Aug 2011 are the Fri, Sat & Sun, 5,6 & 7 and Fri, Sat & Sun, 12, 13 & 14.

Since it is starting here then it is only fair that PUG members pick the weekend. So everyone place your votes…

Maybe Carolyn (G'burg Lady) can help pick the best one?

Here is the 2011 Calendar .

There are no major events (like the Bluegrass Festival which is held the 3rd weekend in August) that I can see scheduled for those first two weekends in August.

That first weekend in August they have an Annual Living History in the Street which encompasses various civil war organizations setting up areas around town showing life during the civil war. There will also most probably be a Living History Encampment set up at the Civil War Museum on Steinwehr Avenue. That would be some Union or Confederate encampment set up in front of the museum.

During the entire month of August, the National Park will still be having their free Interpretive Battlefield Program, which are free ranger walks covering various actions on the battlefield during the day. The Park also has a free "campfire" program in the early evening in the summer at a little ampitheater located on the battlefield where rangers give free talks on various actions and/or prominent characters from the battle. Also, every Saturday they have a Farmer's Market in the Square, which is located in the heart of little downtown Gettysburg. Depending on schedule, you might also find two areas on the battlefield where reenactors have been given special permission to camp on the battlefield and those reenactors encourage visitors to stop by and see what it was like for the soldiers at that time.

Of course, there are lots of things to do, but as far as I can see, there are no major events where we would be inundated with even more visitors than usual those two weekends.

I'll give you more ideas of things you can do during the day and evenings no matter what weekend you choose as we get closer to the event. And, there are three ways to tour the battlefield. I'll post all of them, from the more expensive to the more economical, and tell you the advantages of each of them. I'll also tell you the most fun restaurants with the best food. We are only a few miles from Maryland and the Mason-Dixon line, so crab is the big thing here. There are two very historic restaurants (from the 1700's) that can be a bit pricey for some, but I can tell you how you can still have a great meal there by going for lunch so it won't kill your finances, tell you the best things on their menu and have a wonderful historic experience too. I can also tell you where to get a great, cheap breakfast where the locals go. But, no use going through all that now.

If anyone has any questions, from now until the event, do not hesitate to pm me. I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have as best as I can.

Carolyn

I think the suggestion of the first weekend in Aug 2011 is probably the best. Aug 5, 6 & 7, 2011.

One reason is the beginning of school and the official end of summer soon approaching at that time. The first weekend gives everyone a buffer zone between the gathering, the end of summer and the beginning of school. I have started a Facebook Fan page for responses and questions.

I also don't like to be presumptuous nor put people out there intentionally . I will leave it up to the individual person and the Admin of PUG on how much they want to be involved. I will not refer people to pug for this event nor mention anyone personally. I would hope those who are genuinely interested to go out on their own to promote the gathering if they feel it is a good thing.

So to kick start this thing, I have made the decision that the first weekend will be it. August 5, 6 & 7 2011. That's about a year and a half to plan. Plenty of time to promote and gather interest or make adjustments if need be. I hope you will all tell your friends. I will post a link to the Facebook Fan page as soon as it is published.