Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Rear view of Eisenhower Home

The grounds surrounding President Eisenhower's home include gardens, a putting green, and tea house.  During the post-presidential years, Eisenhower's five-star flag always flew from the backyard flagpole.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

The epic battle of Gettysburg is believed to be the turning point of the Civil War.  Here on July 1st, 1863, the army of northern Virginia collided with the army of the Potomac.  During this three day battle more than 150,000 Union and Confederate soldiers fought for 'their' cause.  Over 50,000 paid the ultimate price.

Penna. Dutch Country

Group of Amish folks chatting at a public sale. The Amish are a Religious Sect who have retained many of their forefathers' original customs, and beliefs, and live almost solely from Farming; without the use or aid of modern conveniences.

Time-out from Barn-Raising by the Amish.  These people join in and help their neighbors, without pay, to construct new barns when needed.  They start in the morning and by evening the building is completed.  The Amish are a Religious Sect who have retained many of their forefathers' original customs, and beliefs, and live almost solely from Farming; without the use or aid of modern conveniences.

The Amish Farm and House

U.S. Rt. 30, 6 Miles East of Lancaster, Penna.

Authentic replica of a kitchen in an "Old Order" Amish house.  Note the simple cupboards, the dinner table, the coal and wood stove, the oil lamps, etc.  This room is the center of all home activities.

Johnson's Mill Bridge located just off Route 340 East of Marietta, Pa. approximately 12 miles from Lancaster.

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Everybody enjoys riding on the Miniature Train at beautiful Hershey Park, Hershey, Pa.

The famous Hotel Hershey as it majestically overlooks a profusion of tulips and early blossoms, as the first flowers of Spring in famous hershey, Pennsylvania.  Rose Gardens, Tulip Gardens and Arboretum.  These are "Queen of Sheba," "Magier" and "John Nieuwenhius" tulips.

Hershey, Pennsylvania

M. S. Hershey Homestead - Birth-place of Milton S. Hershey, born September 13, 1857, founder of Hershey, Pa., the Chocolate Town.

The Hershey Stadium, Hershey, Pa., site of high school, college and professional football , other sports, drum corps competition and pageants.  Seats 16,000.

Monkey Island amuses young and old at the big free Zoo, Hershey, Pa.  Open daily, except Monday, the year 'round.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Historic Wills House, Gettysburg, PA.

Home of Judge David Wills, where Lincoln stayed as his guest and wrote the immortal Gettysburg Address.  The bedroom where he wrote the Address has been preserved to this day with all the actual furnishings.

General Meade's Headquarters

Gettysburg, Pa.

It was at this farmhouse, directly on the Battlefield, that General George Gordon Meade and his staff established themselves to direct the Union activities for the valiant fighting at Gettysburg.  Situated in the background is a view of the National Park Service Visitors Center and Cyclorama Building.

Longstreet's Headquarters

Gettysburg, Pa.

Gen. James Longstreet, 2nd ranking Confederate officer, commanding Lee's first corps. directed many of Lee's major forces at Gettysburg.

Jennie Wade House and Monument

Gettysburg, PA.

Jennie Wade was the only citizen of the town of Gettysburg who was killed during the three days fighting there.  While attending to household duties at her home she was killed by a bullet on the morning of July 3rd, 1863.  The monument, marking her last resting place is in the Citizens Cemetery, nearby.  The house is now used as a museum and contains many marks of the great conflict.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Outstanding Monuments on Gettysburg Field of Battle

Left:  New York State Monument

Center:  Pennsylvania State Memorial

Right:  Virginia State Monument

Peace Light Inn and Court

located on the battlefield at the entrance to Peace Light Memorial

Gettysburg, PA.

27 beautiful air conditioned rooms with individual controlled steam heat, open the year 'round, specializing in Home Cooked Food.

The Lincoln Room

Gettysburg, Pa.

This room, located in the historic Wills House, is the bedroom where President Abraham Lincoln spent the night of November 18, 1863.  It is here he prepared his immortal Gettysburg Address to be delivered the next day at the dedication of the National Cemetery.  The room, remaining to this day as it was in 1863, is open to the public.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Greetings From "The Penna. Dutch Country"

"The Old Covered Bridge"

View of Soudersburg Covered Bridge, located 1/4 mile off U.S. Route 30 on Ronks Road.  8 miles East of Lancaster, Pa.  View also shows Amish Family in Horse & Buggy, a common sight along the roads in this section of the country.

Rock Ford

Home of Revolutionary War General Edward Hand

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Built over 160 years ago, Rock Ford is a well-preserved example of refined country living during the United States' formative years.  Original 18th century woodwork, authentic paint colors, pre-1803 furnishings and costumed hostesses greet the 20th century visitor.

Open every day from 9 to 5.

The Amish Farm & House

U.S. Rt. 30 - Six Miles East of Lancaster, Penna.

"The Original Amish Farm Exhibit Since 1955"

Visit this authoritative replica of an "Old Order Amish" Farm.  Hostess lectures respectfully explain the Plain People's beliefs, customs and history.  Complete all-year farm operation with local crops, farm animals, water wheels, buggies, windmill, etc.

(An Excellent Field Trip for Educational & Social Groups.)

Penna. Farm Museum of Landis Valley

U.S. Route 222 - 2 Miles North of Lancaster, Pa.  Open to the public - Here-in on display are numerous Tools, Weapons, Utensils, Crafts, etc. which were used by the fore-fathers of this area in by-gone days.

Gettysburg National Military Park Postcard Book

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey Country Club, Hershey, Pa.  The beautiful 18 hole, 6,928 yard course is of championship calibre and the site of state and national tournaments.

Milton Hershey Jr.-Sr. High School, Hershey, Pa.  Founded in 1909 by Milton S. Hershey, the Milton Hershey School is a free school where orphan boys live in family groups and train for college, business and industry.

Park Golf Course, Hershey, Pa., 18 hole public course, site of State and National Tournaments.

Hershey, Pennsylvania

On days when the water is still, the Pool of the Hershey Rose Garden reflects the various colors of the Roses of the World, and the attractive surroundings.  The Hershey Rose Garden contains more than 30,000 rose plants of over 700 distinct varieties, in bloom from June to frost time.

Hotel Hershey, in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge, is one of America's finest hotels.  Most of the food served is produced on the 10,000 acre Hershey Estates farm.  It has a golf course at its door - one of Hershey's four golf courses.

Two fo Hershey Park's most popular attractions, the huge swimming pool and Park Golf Club, 18 hole public course, site of State and National Tournaments.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Larson's Cottage Court

located directly on the Lincoln Highway U.S. 30, seven blocks West of the Gettysburg Public Square.  At a high elevation on Seminary Ridge on which the battle lines were formed July 1st, 1863, visitors get a panoramic view of Gettysburg and its internationally knows battlefields.

Big Round Top, Gettysburg, PA.

This view of Round Top was made from West Confederate Avenue, which was the first Telford road constructed by the Government.  Round Top rises to the south of Little Round Top which it overlooks.  Although higher, it was of less importance in the battle than the smaller hill.  Law's Alabama Brigade of the 2nd Confederate Corps moved along the northern slope to advance on Little Round Top.

Jenny Wade House and Monument

Miss Jenny Wade was killed the morning of July 3rd, while attending to household duties in a little brick house on Baltimore Street near the National Cemetery.  She was the only citizen of Gettysburg who was killed during the battle.  The house is now used as a war museum, and shows hundreds of marks of bullets and shell.  The monument marks her last resting place in the Citizen's Cemetery.

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey Rose Garden, Hershey, Penna.

"The Boy WIth The Leaking Boot," believed to have been cast originally in Italy more than 100 years ago.  Only 20 others in United States and Canada.  One legend has it that the "boy" was a Civil War drummer boy who carried water in his leaky boot to wounded soldiers on the battlefield.

Majestically, Hotel Hershey sits atop a hill overlooking adjacent Hershey Rose Gardens.  Paul's Scarlet Climbers are on the fence in front of pool.

Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pa., one of the nation's most famed resorts.  Recreational facilities include golf, swimming, horse-back riding, tennis.

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Washington's Headquarters (rearview) Constructed about 1770 as a private house for Isaac  Ports.  this house was rented by George Washington for use as his military and living quarters during the 1777-1778 winter encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge.

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Beautiful Sunken Garden and Illuminated fountain at Hershey Park, Pa.

Entrance to beautiful Hershey Park, Hershey, Pa., summer playground of Pennsylvania.  Free picnic facilities, free parking, free Zoo, free shows and concerts Sundays and Holidays.  Major rides, Big Kiddieland, boating, golf and swimming.

The vista as you look through the Chinese Arboritae.  Hershey, Pennsylvania, the "Chocolate Town" has, as on of a myriad of features, the famed Rose Garden.  From its hillside location vast panoramas of Central Pennsylvania are seen, leaving a never to be forgotten view.