The Slyder Farm — Attraction in Cumberland Township

An interesting battle of the U.S. Sharpshooters where the 2nd US Sharpshooters were set on a skirmish line and ended up in the path of Col. William Oates and the 15th Alabama. They battled from here back to Little Roundtop slowing the Confederate attack on the Union flank just long enough for the line to be reinforced on the left by...

A deep dive into important action during Gettysburg. From here, Union sharpshooters slowed the advance of Hood’s confederates as they advanced towards Big Round Top and Devils Den on July 2nd. This area was also the scene of the ill fated union cavalry charge ordered by Judson Kilpatrick after Pickett’s Charge was repulsed...

I rented the Slyder Farm during my stay in Gettysburg. I can only say one word: magical. Out of all my trips to Gettysburg (20 plus), this is my most memorable. I can’t wait to rent it again. (Night time photos were taken during the full moon...