Gettysburg in Color: Iconic Images Like You've Never Seen Them Before
Published 2021-04-06
Now, using state-of-the-art technology, we can view these images in color - bringing ourselves closer to history than ever before.
Join the Adams County Historical Society (Gettysburg, PA) and MyHeritage for a special program highlighting some of the most striking colorizations of famous Gettysburg photographs.
We'll be joined by the leading authorities on Gettysburg photography - Garry Adelman, Sue Boardman, and Tim Smith.
Help preserve history today! Support our capital campaign 'A Home for Your History' by making a donation: www.achs-pa.org/campaign
All Comments (21)
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Proud of my Great Great Grand-Father, he was at the battle and survived the war. 6Th PA Cavalry, Co. B, Henry Blakeslee
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Gettysburg is one of our greatest historical landmarks. The feeling you get walking those fields cannot be described. Thank you for this.
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I visited Gettysburg Battlefield in the summer of 1975. To stand in places where such horrible fights took place, was very emotional. I am determined to visit at least one more time and pay my respects. The colorizations are amazing; well done!
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My grandfather took my father to the 75 ann. reunion in 1938. My dad always remembered listening to the old vets discussing various actions. They used their canes to scratch in the dirt to show the battle movements. And, then discussed what they should have done differently!
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My parents were raised in Gettysburg as was my brother and I. Col Sheeds was my history teacher, and he was tremendous. He made us all learn the Gettysburg Address and recite it. Seeing these pictures is a delight. Thanks so much, from Yankee in Texas.
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I live 20 miles from Gettysburg, its amazing visiting in person it's hard to believe such a beautiful small town has seen so much bloodshed
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I knew an old man many years ago who told me his great grandfather laid wounded on a field at Gettysburg for three days without food or water in the ungodly heat before any help came. He showed me his rucksack or cloth bag he carried things in. He was from Erie Pa.
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Absolutely fascinating!! My wife and I visited Gettysburg just two weeks ago. Comparing the pictures on my phone to the pictures you present gives me chills. This was one of the most humbling experiences of my lifetime. My thanks to you all for what you do to preserve our heritage.
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My Grand great uncle was there. When the fighting stopped he had eight bullet holes in his blanket. He was from Carrroll County Mississippi.
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My great great grandfather, Nelson S. Bartholomew was a trooper in the Michigan 5th Volunteer Cavalry regiment, company G under George A. Custer. Was involved in the charges on the East Cavalry Field on July 3rd, that repulsed the flanking action of J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry. He survived the war, living to the age of almost 84, dying in 1914.
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My great great uncle was in the 26th Georgia infantry regiment from 1861-1865 he was a sergeant in the army of northern Virginia and his company M was present during the 3 day battle. His company witnessed Pickett's charge.
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A friend of mine has the last name of Hazelet ! Even showed me the pistol his past relative had ! Said his relative was wounded at Gettysburg ! Later when reading the Civil war times I found out LT . Hazelet was killed out right in the battle leaning over his commanding officer ! My friend did not know this for the family only knew he was wounded . It was a shock for him too find out the truth , As for me it was a treat to handle his side arm of this most historical battle in Civil war history !
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I loved having the opportunity to volunteer for the Friends of the National Park at Gettysburg from 1990-2005. I assisted with the Cannon Restoration Project working with Joe and Michael in the Cannon Restoration Workshop with the National Park Service. I also had the opportunity to financially assist with the Train Station restoration by purchasing a brick that went in Lincoln Square. Keep up the great work at Adams County Historical Society!
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My ex’s 2x great-grandfather was at Gettysburg. He was part of Quitman Greys, from GA. They were fighting in the whearfield and he was struck in the knee by a bullet. He did not lose his leg, but he was a POW and ended up at Elmira, NY. He walked home from NY to GA after the war ended.
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15 yrs ago road trip from Canada..... so memorable .... a spiritual kind of experience .... silent reflection on the horrible outcome of wars...
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My Great Great Grandfather was there, 2nd Virginia Infantry BN. He survived the battle and the war.
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John burns, the 69 year old veteran of the war of 1812, who saw rebels rolling into town, grabbed his flintlock and headed to union line, where, he was sent to fight with the Wisconsin Boys of the Iron brigade.
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Thank you soooo much for preserving our history especially in a time when so many are trying to destroy it.! Both sides fought with honor and dignity and this should not be forgotten. I have been to your beautiful little city multiple times and come back from time to time to honor those who have given their lives for what they believed was right.
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You all do such great work keeping history alive.
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This program was incredible! Several photos in this program I have never seen. Thank you for making them available.
