Virginia Monument — Attraction in Cumberland Township

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Iconic and Unforgettable – A Must-See at Gettysburg

The Virginia Monument is one of the most iconic and powerful sights on the Gettysburg battlefield. Located right at the edge of Pickett’s Charge, it features a towering statue of General Robert E. Lee on his horse, looking out over the field with solemn resolve. The bronze soldiers below him represent the grit, struggle, and sacrifice of the everyday men who fought here.

Standing in front of this monument, you can feel the weight of history. It’s not just a statue—it’s a moment frozen in time. The craftsmanship is incredible, and the setting adds to the drama. You get a clear view across the field toward Cemetery Ridge, making it easier to grasp the scale of the charge and the cost of the battle.

Whether you’re a history lover or just passing through, the Virginia Monument is a must-visit. It’s not about sides—it’s about...

Many people complain about statues and memorials that lack “historical context,” but perhaps no other statue or monument is more in context than this one. Sculpted by Frederick William Sievers in 1917, the Virginia Monument is the grandest and oldest of the Southern battlefield memorials here at Gettysburg. As the sign says, it was designed to represent the young men’s professions before they turned into soldiers, and the General Lee, near where he watched the ill-fated Pickett’s Charge. So, from near the statue can you put your in General Lee’s boots and imagine what occurred in the Battle of Gettysburg. Sievers also sculpted four VA courthouse memorials, the Matthew Maury memorial in Richmond, and several paintings in the capitol building in Richmond. Must stop if visiting the...

The Virginia monument was the first of the Confederate State monuments at Gettysburg. It was dedicated on June 8, 1917. Virginia contributed over 19,000 men to the Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg, the largest contingent from the twelve Confederate states. Almost 4,500 of these, roughly 1 out of 4, became casualties. The monument stands 41 feet high, with the statue of Lee and Traveler standing 14 feet high. It is the largest of the Confederate monuments on the Gettysburg battlefield. A tablet explains the soldiers at the base of the monument: The group represents various types who left civil occupations to join the Confederate Army. Left to right; a professional man, a mechanic, an artist, a boy, a business man, a...