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Gettysburg National Military Park and its collection
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The Gettysburg National Military Park is situated in the historic town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It is under the management of the National Park Service, a federal agency dedicated to the preservation and public use of significant natural, historical, and recreational sites. The park is a significant site of the American Civil War, preserving the landscape of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.
What the Park Encompasses
The Gettysburg National Military Park encompasses a vast area that includes most of the Gettysburg Battlefield, many of the battle's support areas such as reserve, supply, and hospital locations, and several other non-battle areas associated with the battle's aftermath and commemoration. One of the significant sites within the park is the Gettysburg National Cemetery, a hallowed ground where many of the fallen soldiers were laid to rest.
Artifacts at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center
The Gettysburg National Military Park is home to an extensive collection of American Civil War artifacts. The park's Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center displays many of these 43,000 artifacts, providing visitors with a tangible connection to the past. The collection includes items from the battlefield, personal items of the soldiers, and other historical artifacts that provide a comprehensive view of the Civil War era.
Restoration Efforts at the Park
The Gettysburg National Military Park today has more wooded land than it did during the time of the battle in 1863. The National Park Service has an ongoing program to restore portions of the battlefield to their historical non-wooded conditions. This includes replanting historic orchards and woodlots that have disappeared over time. These efforts aim to provide visitors with a more accurate representation of the battlefield's appearance during the Civil War.
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