Recommended Website:
Virtual Tour of Gettysburg
At this site you can take a virtual tour of Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The park commemorates the Battle of Gettysburg, the turning point in the United States Civil War. Through original and current photographs, interesting text, music and dramatic readings, this site tells the story of the tragic 3-day battle that was the turning point of the Civil War. The site provides an overview and links that you can click on to learn more. There is a full menu at the bottom of the screen – so you can follow the progression outlined at the site, or visit those areas that are of most interest to you. The information at this site is a veritable history curriculum – so be prepared to spend some time here. The information at this site is presented in a format that is more suitable for students in Junior HIgh and up.
