Copse of Trees
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The Copse of Trees was the focal point for the Confederate attack on July 3rd, 1863. This patch of trees allowed for a visible focal point on which the artillery bombardment and Pickett’s Charge could align during the attack. On the east side of the Copse of trees is the monument to the High Water Mark of the Rebellion. The Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association dedicated the monument in 1892. It is in the form of a giant bronze book opened to display two pages which list the units of both sides that took part in Longstreet’s Assault on July 3, 1863. The book stands on a stone base set with tablets and two bronze cannon on each side.
G. FunkG. Funk
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When you stand near the stone wall, at the spot where General Armistead, CSA, a part of Pickett's Charge, was cut down by sharpshooters, it is hard to describe. This was the only point in the northern line crossed by the South that day. Walking the line held by Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Indiana, Maine and New York troops, it is one of the most sobering things you will do. Most historians say our Union was saved during those three days from July 1 to July 3, 1863, although the war lasted two more years.
Jack “aka Richard” GraberJack “aka Richard” Graber
40
This place was great! We had a great "tour guide" that was more a storyteller than a tour guide. She told the history by telling a story. She was dressed in clothing of the period and we got to visit the garret (attic) where a CSI investigation showed that a confederate soldier was killed there. Also visited the basement where the man of the house had a saloon set up. Totally fun visit and a gift shop at the end...what more could you ask for?!!!
Vivian OaksVivian Oaks
30
Gettysburg holds so much history, as well as energy. The Copse of Trees was a beautiful backdrop for Chris the Civil War reenactor and a stunning view as the sky lit up with vivid colors, casting the Copse of Trees in shadow. My sons loved this because they could view the canon balls set up, as though they were going to be used in the cannons presently. The Trees accent the monument beautifully.
Cindy ThompsonCindy Thompson
20
I was so taken by this place, by the seemingly impossible nature of the task the CSA was trying to accomplish with Pickett's Charge. I went to this spot several times over my few days here. One final one to catch the sunset over something so serene.
Christopher AmanChristopher Aman
40
A neat spot in the large scale of Gettysburg. A look at how the forest of the past would have been during the war.
Tom HoosTom Hoos
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