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From McPherson's Ridge to Devil's Den and Little Round Top, see our collection of Gettysburg photos.

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Lee's Headquarters 2014

Douglas Ullman, Jr.

In 2014, the American Battlefield Trust announced its campaign to preserve Robert E. Lee's Headquarters and 4 acres of surrounding land at the Gettysburg battlefield. At the time of acquisition, the historic building was surrounded by modern development, including a hotel (left) and restaurant (right).

Lee's Headquarters

Douglas Ullman, Jr.

The Mary Thompson House, Lee's headquarters during the battle, stands on land that saw fierce combat on July 1, 1863. It was claimed by developers decades ago, but the American Battlefield Trust is working to restore the land as nearly as possible to its wartime appearance.

Work in Progress

Civil War Trust

Since acquiring the Mary Thompson House, the American Battlefield Trust has begun one of its most ambitious restoration projects ever. Here, many of the non-historic structures have been removed from the property, giving the visitor a better sense of what the area might have looked like in 1863.

Mary Thompson House

Library of Congress

Robert E. Lee stayed at the Mary Thompson House while he worried about J.E.B. Stuart's absence and cemented his battle plans.

A Pristine Exterior

Douglas Ullman, Jr.

Though not included in early preservation efforts in the 1890s, the house has retained its historic exterior. The windows and doors are still in their original placement, as are the stones in the walls themselves.

Lining up the Photos

Sean Beavins

Photographer Matthew Brady took a number of photos of the Thompson house after the battle, giving us a window into what the building looked like during the Civil War.

6th Wisconsin Charge

Douglas Ullman, Jr.

On July 1, the 6th Wisconsin charged from left to right across this field towards a brigade of Mississippians, and the location of Lee's headquarters. The preservation and restoration of Lee's Headquarters will help this portion of the battlefield retain its wartime character.

Lutheran Theological Seminary: Buford's Observation Post

Rob Shenk

View of the Lutheran Seminary building on Seminary Ridge. Union Brig. Gen. John Buford used the cupola of this building to watch the approaching Confederates as they marched to Gettysburg on July 1, 1863.

Target Tract at East Cemetery Hill

Douglas Ullman, Jr.

The Trust's 2013 target property (the trees at right) borders the Gettysburg National Military Park, and successful preservation efforts there allowed us to create additional contiguous acres of preserved battlefield land.

25th and 75th Ohio Monument

Douglas Ullman, Jr.

After seeing action on July 1, the men of 25th and 75th Ohio found themselves at the center of the action on the evening of July 2 when the Louisiana Tigers assaulted their position on East Cemetery Hill. In 2013, the Trust saved the site of the fighting between the Ohioans and Louisianians, directly behind the monument.

17th Connecticut Monument

Douglas Ullman, Jr.

This monument to the 17th Connecticut sits along Wainwright Avenue, marking the regiment's position during the fighting on the evening of July 2, 1863. The Trust's 2013 target property was the woodlot directing behind the monument.

Saved in 2013: South Cavalry Field

Douglas Ullman, Jr.

On July 3, 1863, Federal cavalry fought against Georgia infantrymen from George "Tige" Anderson's brigade on this farm west of the Emmitsburg Road. This 74-acre parcel is just one of four Gettysburg properties the American Battlefield Trust saved earlier in 2013.

South Cavalry Field Historic Gallery Full

Then: South Cavalry Field

Gettysburg National Military Park

This historic image of South Cavalry field underscores the fact that this ground still retains much of its wartime character.

Howe Avenue

Gettysburg National Military Park/Douglas Ullman, Jr.

To better protect the Federal left, Meade ordered David A. Russell's brigade of Maine, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin troops to this position below Big Round Top. The Trust is now working to save 36 acres of land to the right of the monuments.

Zephaniah Taney Farm

John Richter

As the Confederates extended the left of their line, the 2nd Virginia held a position on the farm of Zephaniah Taney on the morning of July 3. The Trust preserved 2 parcels beyond and to the right of the house site earlier in 2013.

Taney Farm Ruins

Douglas Ullman, Jr.

Earlier in 2013, the American Battlefield Trust worked to save the John Taney farm, the ruins of which can still be seen today. On July 3, 1863, the 2nd Virginia was posted here as skirmishers, thereby representing the extreme left of the Confederate army at Gettysburg.

7th Maine Monument

Douglas Ullman, Jr.

Opposite the Confederates on the John Taney Farm were four regiments under Thomas Neill, including the 7th Maine. Neill's brigade traded shots with the Confederates all day on July 3, suffering 15 casualties during the fighting.

The Forgotten Right Flank

Gettysburg National Military Park/Douglas Ullman, Jr.

Holding the right of Neill's brigade was the 61st Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvanians therefore represented the extreme right flank of the Army of the Potomac on July 3, 1863.

The John Reynolds Statue

Rob Shenk

The John Reynolds Statue on the Gettysburg Battlefield.

Devil's Den: 4th New York Battery

Rob Shenk

View of the position marked for Smith's New York battery atop Devil's Den. According to historians Garry Adelman and Tim Smith, the actual position of Smith's guns may have been more to the right of this photo.

Culp's Hill

Rob Shenk

An Autumn view of Culp's Hill on the Gettysburg Battlefield.

Culp's Hill Painting

Painting by Edwin Forbes (Library of Congress)

Johnson's Confederates assault Greene's New Yorkers on the evening of July 2, 1863 in this painting.

Daniel Lady Farm

Jim Campi

The 145-acre Daniel Lady Farm on the Gettysburg Battlefield. In November 2005, the American Battlefield Trust, the Land Conservancy of Adams County, and the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association joined forces to protect this important historic site.

The Peach Orchard

Rob Shenk

View of a Union cannon at The Peach Orchard on the Gettysburg Battlefield.

Warren

Rob Shenk

View of the General Warren statue atop Little Round Top on the Gettysburg Battlefield.

Little Round Top at Dusk

Chris Heisey

View from Little Round Top at dusk

Little Round Top

Library of Congress

Civil War era photo of the slope of Little Round Top

Saving the Battlefield

Rob Shenk

Jim Lighthizer, Pat Noonan, Sec. of the Interior Ken Salazar, and Director of the National Park Service Jon Jarvis at the Gettysburg Country Club event - land that the Trust helped to acquire in 2011.

The 4th Maine Monument at Devil's Den

Rob Shenk

The 4th Maine Monument at Devil's Den

Sunset for the 1st Minnesota

Chris Heisey

A view of the 1st Minnesota Monument at sunset on the Gettysburg Battlefield.

Fire Zouave Morning

Rob Shenk

View of the 73rd New York Regiment (Second Fire Zouaves) Monument on the Gettysburg Battlefield.

The Wheatfield

Violet Clark

View of the Wheatfield - scene of some of the bloodiest fighting at Gettysburg

Dead at Gettysburg

Library of Congress

Dead Confederate soldiers on the Rose Farm. Gettysburg is the bloodiest battle of the Civil War.

Restoration of the Battlefield

Steve Stanley

Two modern homes, secured in a 2010 purchase by The Trust, were removed from the Gettysburg Battlefield.

Longstreet Monument

Chris Heisey

View of the James Longstreet Monument on the Gettysburg Battlefield.

Student Tours of Gettysburg

Rob Shenk

American Battlefield Trust Director of Education Garry Adelman leads a tour of high school students at the Gettysburg Battlefield.

The Fields of Gettysburg

Rob Shenk

View from Seminary Ridge looking towards the Union lines on a misty summer morning.

Civil War Trust Teacher Institute

Rob Shenk

Teachers attending the American Battlefield Trust Teacher Institute follow in the Confederates' footsteps as they approach the Copse of Trees

The Rummel Farm on East Cavalry Field

Rob Shenk

The Rummel Farm on East Cavalry Field

East Cavalry Field Monuments

Rob Shenk

The Michigan Brigade Monument (left) and the Gregg Cavalry Shaft Monument (right) on East Cavalry Field at Gettysburg.

Rebel Cannon at Seminary Ridge

Rob Shenk

Rebel Cannon at Seminary Ridge

Touring the Battlefield

Rob Shenk

American Battlefield Trust members touring South Cavalry Field during the 2009 Annual Conference.

Touring with Battle Apps

Rob Shenk

Students from West Springfield High School and equipped with the Trust's Gettysburg Battle App stand next to the Strong Vincent marker

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