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ns the breathing body of a dying soldier and the staring eyes of John Brown climbing to his gallows. It was very str&nge to watch Lincoln being crept upon by the assassin. After going through the wax museum itself, we went into a separate part of the building to watch the Confederate and Yankee soldiers fight in fierce battles. Lincoln then rose on a platform to give the unforgettable Gettysburg Address. Continuing our tour, we walked to the battlefields. Before going through them, we went to a building giving us better knowledge of the war and particular events, such as Pickett’s Charge. We, then, toured the battlefields and saw where some of these events took place. It was a long' walking distance for a hot day, but everyone seemed tc enjoy it.
Returning to our motel, the cold water in the swimming pool beckoned and everyone wenl swimming. Afterwards, we had the opportunity of seeing Gettysburg for ourselves. As foi myself, it was really terrific to see something different for a change By walking through this town, we learned more about other state) and their people. Though one may not think so, it was fui while being educational.
The next morning we sleepily left Gettysburg, heading fo: Harper’s Ferry, W. Va. where w< first saw a short film, then man; of us went to top of the hill te the old church, St. Peter’s, whicl is still being used, to se< magnificent beauty both insid and outside. This old church wa used as a hospital in the Civil Wai and blood was said to have rui down the naturally made ston steps. We went further up t< Jefferson’s Rock, where one hug rock was mounted upon othe ones. From here, we could see beautiful view of the Shenandoal
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