Road to Gettysburg

This week I share family history related to Gettysburg and the US Civil War and discover related history on the Heritage Rail Trail in York, Pennsylvania.
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[@loda9510]

Well told story - thanks

[@slf994]

thanks for posting

[@garygus5966]

What a great video! Thank you for sharing personal family history! Very well done thank you.

[@alnewby]

Debbie and John, what a wonderful channel. My eyes watered as you again shared, "A Bridge Across Time", by Darlene Stevens (see 20.20). Thank you.--Al Newby

[@peppylady6426]

Family history is amazing.

[@rohinitambe8997]

Once again, enjoyed the journey with you and John. Thank you for sharing the family connection to Gettysburg.

[@logicaredux5205]

Much respect from a resident of Gettysburg!❤️

[@johnru1]

One of the best, your research and comments are always compact and informative. ❤ you both

[@FromShetoMe]

Wow, thank you!

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

I have been to Gettysburg many times in my life. My boys loved their visit there. Enjoyed you trip through it and your special connection to it. I love travel and I love following others in their travel. Thanks for taking us along with you and showing ice cream

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

What a fabulous bike trail! There was a similar one near a CG we were at in MD. Your history on the staircase sculptures is amazing! Your family history and the history of the railroad - both very cool. We are still really enjoying this side of the US!

[@dporper6390]

Family pride is great. I would also be proud if a relative of mine did such nice and important artwork. Historical family pilgrimages are the best. Adds special meaning to our travels.😊

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

How cool that must have been seeing your great-grandfather's name. That was so cool. Such a somber place to visit and see.

[@FromShetoMe]

Loving your trip through the Maritimes. Good year to go and get away from this oppressive heat.

[@PScott51]

I share your excitement at seeing a cardinal. Being from New Mexico, they were just a dream until we traveled around Texas. I soon figured out that if I recorded one chirping, it would draw them out. The recording also brought a Painted Bunting- I was thrilled. Bucket list bird! We ❤your video! Thank you.

[@camperab]

Thanks for your family-related Gettysburg video. When we were there in 1981, we drove around in a rented motorhome and listened to a cassette tape which gave us some information! - Greetings from the last night in Dublin, Eire, where I visited an exhibition and could learn more about the Irish Famine that forced many Irish to leave for America.

[@FromShetoMe]

We should have done the audio tour but were in a hurry (as usual).

[@jstamuggle4723]

Always love your biking videos! If you’re back in PA again, in historic Jim Thorpe, PA, you can get on the bike train (an old fashioned locomotive engine) which takes you up the Lehigh Valley Gorge Scenic railway to the village of White Haven. You then ride your bike down the scenic trail back to Jim Thorpe. It’s a beautiful ride with the river on your left and lots of waterfalls. The trail is 25 miles at a 2% downhill grade!

[@FromShetoMe]

I’ll put it on the list for next year when we pick up our new van. Thanks!

[@azdebaroo]

Northern Cardinals can be found in the West, as they are very common in many parts of Arizona. So, be on the lookout the next time you and John visit. 😊

[@barbaradowney4207]

Wow, you two were in my neck of the woods. Absolutely love Gettysburg, and this area certainly has some beautiful countryside. They moved the visitor center since you were here 20 years ago and the new center is wonderful. So cool you can go and see your great-grandfather's work. Hope you got to drive around and see more of Gettysburg. They do a lot reinactments around July 4th and parade on Memorial Day. We don't even think twice about the tolls, they are a part of life in the East :)

[@FromShetoMe]

I wish we had had time to ride our bikes around the park. Next time... We're spoiled out here in the west, even where toll lanes are added, there are still free lanes.

[@jimbolt5170]

Nice work. I really enjoyed your video. I travel these roads regularly, and it was nice to see familiar places woven into your story. Speaking of family connections, when our son-in-law died, we scattered his ashes near your great grandfather’s monument.

[@FromShetoMe]

Interesting. Thanks.

[@2104dogface]

Nice job on this video. I used to live in G'burg back in the late 90's early 00's and i go back as much as i can the last trip during the 160th was alot of fun as we met up with ALOT of the youtube channels that cover history (Forward Gettysburg / Project_Past / History Savior 1941 / Historical USA / Vlogging Through History / History Underground) and 1 of the best podcast on G'Burg Addressing Gettysburg all great people and worth checking out on more history of Gettysburg.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks so much for the referrals. I'm always looking for new channels to watch/listen to.

[@babetravelling]

I really enjoy your videos. I don’t have the budget for an MB sprinter but I’ve been eyeing some on the road. Even looking at pricing. I have an ebike too which I really enjoy. Too bad I can’t bring it. I’m planning to change it to a foldable one so I can bring it. Eyeing on Brompton 🥰 happy travels & wishng you safety & good health 🥰

[@FromShetoMe]

Brompton makes a good bike. Our friends from New Zealand had them but have recently traded them out for the Riese and Muller "Tinker." Personally, I would look for something lighter in weight.

[@richardross3172]

And now we finally learn your KZbin name!😊

[@FromShetoMe]

I’ve shared it a few times but lots of new people.

[@sherrieventuri5124]

We just got back from a 2 week van trip, most of it in PA. When you're back to pick up your new van consider staying at one of the state parks. We stayed at several this trip. Codorus is near Hanover was prefect for when we went to Gettysburg. Ricketts Glen and Hickory Run are both wonderful parks we stayed at on this trip. They are both off of i80 and Hickory Run is not far from Jim Thorpe. There's also the Pennsylvania grand canyon, another fantastic area to visit in the state.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks! I'm collecting all these tips for our next trip east.

[@donswords4091]

I enjoy all your videos but especially this one. I live in York and ride the Heritage Railtrail at least once a week. Weather and air quality permiting. It was nice to see you enjoy the area. Thanks for all your videos.

[@FromShetoMe]

You're welcome!

[@donswords4091]

@FromShetoMe I have a full RV hook up in my back yard. It's nicer than Indian Rock campground. If you are ever in the York area again please get in touch.

[@FromShetoMe]

@@donswords4091 Thanks so much!

[@bertkelly7650]

Glad you enjoyed your stay in my state of PA!

[@FromShetoMe]

We lived in Corry, PA for 4 years when I was little. Fond memories.

[@kxrv6629]

Greetings from Maine. Thanks for the personal connections to Gettysburg. My Dad’s family was from Civil War territory in PA and OH. In fact my Dad found an unused Civil War vintage bullet in a field when he was a kid. I was in Gettysburg most recently in 1974 when my Dad and I hiked a section of the Appalachian Trail together. Still remember the battlefield spots like it was yesterday. There are so many ways the Battlefield is commemorated. One of them I remember the Cyclorama building designed by famous architect Richard Neutra, unfortunately has been torn down since then😔 We were getting ready to cross over into Canada this week to finish the parts of Nova Scotia that we missed last year when we were chased out by Hurricane Fiona… until we learned of the record rains there this week. We’re is reassessment mode now

[@FromShetoMe]

Seems like everyone went there this year, Van Trekking Lifestyle, Keep Your Daydreams, Eamon and Bec. I should think the rains have subsided by now. Probably a good place to escape the heat.

[@willar7179]

@@FromShetoMe, also One AdVANture at a Time.

[@betsygreene7014]

Thanks for another fascinating video. You may enjoy reading “American Ramble: A walk of memory and renewal “ by Neil King about his walk from Washington DC to NYC. He has an interesting section about walking through York PA and visiting some civil war battlefields. The rest of the book was engaging too. He takes traveling off major highways to the extreme.

[@FromShetoMe]

Thanks! I’ll check it out.

[@sammof7939]

from mrs: great vid! Enjoyed the ice cream article. Interesting , although I will stick with the moderation philisophy. Fun read.

[@FromShetoMe]

Moderation is best.

[@judystreich7333]

Great video, thank you for the history lessons and the rail trail was fabulous. Safe travels.

[@rhondatraywick3724]

Very interesting video, looking into our past, one would think we’d learned to get along! There’s always Hope! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Safe travels to y’all! 🌞😃

[@FromShetoMe]

Indeed!

[@lindahenderson2987]

Amazing family history. This is by far my most favorite of the national parks. Thanks for the memories.

[@angpb6176]

You do such a great job of weaving together history, family, sense of place & fun. How cool to be able to visit and touch your Great Grandfather’s work.

[@henrivanbemmel]

I was there on a hot sunny day . The sitting statue of Lincoln gets REALLY hot. It was comical to see how many wanted to put their arm around the statue only to put it back immediately due to the pain. I think having a sitting effigy of Lincoln is great ... just put it in the shade!

[@judyfeldman5066]

What a moving segment this week and of course John wins the cutest saying of the day. My babe with Abe, 😅

[@susanrydbergphotography]

I really enjoy your videos and hearing about your family history. My grandmother's Wills family is part of the Lincoln line. The Cooks and Dodsons are part of the same tree. Thanks so much for taking us along. You are a great story teller and capture the beauty and history in a wonderful way.

[@walterdibartolomeo3157]

Loved this video. Thanks for sharing. Just added Gettysburg to the list of places to visit!

[@joansrvadventures6112]

A very nice and moving story video. You do a wonderful job of telling a story. I have a YT channel I have never really used, but think i should start learning. Can you share what editing program you use? Thanks.

[@FromShetoMe]

I use Final Cut Pro but wouldn't necessarily suggest you start with that one. If you are on the Mac platform, then I would start with iMovie because it is a junior version of Final Cut and if you really like making videos and editing, then you can always move to Final Cut. It takes quite a long time to learn how to use these powerful platforms. There are quite a few good resources on KZbin to get you started. Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions. I love to see people learn a new skill. Don't let anyone discourage you. It can take many years to become proficient. Start with documenting whatever you love. You can keep your videos private if you like, but the important thing is just to do it over and over and over, adding a new editing skill with each video. Don't try to be a perfectionist or you will never publish a single thing.

[@joansrvadventures6112]

@@FromShetoMe thank you so much for your info. I do not have a Mac and am not planning to go pro like you. Just thought it would be fun to do some travel videos as I am retired and have the time.

[@FromShetoMe]

@@joansrvadventures6112 Look into the free version of DaVinchi Resolve. I’ve heard lots of good things about it.

[@JustMe-vi8nx]

Nice video Deb. Refresh me.. Where does the 'She to Me' quote come from? A poem, book?

[@FromShetoMe]

Poem called A Bridge Across Time.

[@MrWinger1951]

Good morning.....Some Observations: 1) Rain-X works wonders on windshields 2) Check out the "Virginia Creeper Trail" 3) I often have as many as 12 Cardinals in my yard, so I'll start saying 'hello' to all of them. 4). Well done video.

[@tja3495]

"For some people it is never over" that is so unfortunate, IMO. Thanks for sharing your trip. Be Safe.

[@NelloCambelli]

Well, John keeps chasing his hen 😂😂😂. Debbie, you and John produce interesting & fun episodes.

[@NelloCambelli]

What a shame the Declaration of Independence’s values were not applied by the North’s purchasing the Negro Indenture. State rights, pride & loyalty played an important role in the battle cry of the South. Our family business purchased a former slave’s home given land & Liberty by the plantation owner (San Jacinto, Texas).

[@NelloCambelli]

Also, my great, great Uncle was named after General Benjamin Butler and my son now has the General’s pistol. Benjamin Butler Foster was born in 1862 and founded Foster Lumber Company with his father, John, in 1879. Your family history meme promotes these memories of my family’s verbal history.

[@FromShetoMe]

Pride and loyalty are probably 90% of what drives human nature.

[@NelloCambelli]

90% of all human interaction is to Gain a Benefit or Avoid a Loss.

[@ADAdams-wn1nc]

Very enjoyable video.

[@timsmith7625]

We have cardinals flying around everywhere we live in MD. Plus born in St. Louis and a Cardinals fan! I think you need to write a book on Ice Cream Stops Across America and you both can rate them as you do! 😂….Gettysburg is hallow grounds that is for sure.

[@FromShetoMe]

That would be a good idea because then we could write off the ice cream as a business expense!

[@timsmith7625]

@@FromShetoMe that is true, so go for it! 🍦🍦

[@arkansastraveler7698]

One of my great great grandfathers went to the last Gettysburg reunions in 1938, one of his grandsons took him by train from Oklahoma, he was originally from AL. He died the next year at 96. He met Gen Longstreet widow and told her about the battle.

[@FromShetoMe]

I so wish my gran had written down her dad’s stories. Let that be a lesson to us all.

[@arkansastraveler7698]

@@FromShetoMe One of his brothers descents wrote 2 books on the family history. My mother helped take care of him when she was 13.

[@FromShetoMe]

@@arkansastraveler7698 That’s awesome. Now you can do a follow up book on your life and times. 😁

[@arkansastraveler7698]

@@FromShetoMe I updated it up recent times, just haven't printed it out, We have been to most of the state libraries and archives in the south. Have 30,000 names in my data base. I gave some of the relatives cds with history on it.

[@timmartin4952]

I think John needs some ice cream/calcium for his knee. 🙂

[@mikemanjo2458]

What a wonderful trip to Gettysburg! I went there when I was 9 and remember seeing the Cyclorama. I'm glad it's been re-done and restored for coming generations. We should not forget the cost of that terrible war. The bike trails were amazing. You are inspiring us to give them a try. I'm glad John is doing better, Just don't push too hard! I love the connections you are making across time with your family of the past and the legacy you are leaving for your family of the future. From SC, your friend, Jane❤🙏.

[@FromShetoMe]

You will love the rail trails!

[@DS-wk1qc]

Please advise! Why are 3 queen size sheets needed to attach a pocket to my duvet? Please and Thsnk You!

[@FromShetoMe]

Three are needed to make a duvet with pocket from scratch. If you are ripping apart an existing duvet, then of course you only need 1.

[@user-gh8sl7iu3y]

Very emotional and bittersweet video. Nothing but respect for the strong, brave, Americans, on both sides, of that war that had brothers fighting against brothers. Sad time in the history of our country. A visit to Gettysburg Battlefield always opens my eyes to what our fellow Americans, the men, woman and children endured and sacrificed. I don’t think many folks today understand how brutal and gruesome war is. Thank you for sharing. Hopefully it will be seen by many and shared with hopes that the tides will turn and this never happens in America again. Your lovely quote tied in well at the end. We all should know more about our ancestry to allow us to understand on so many levels. 🇺🇸

[@timgibson7387]

I wonder if they have an argument about it being a plaza or a circle. Like we have in Orange

[@FromShetoMe]

LOL, I guess I missed that debate.

[@sportynat8702]

Loved your video. It was so enjoyable to watch. By the way, one of my maternal relatives was a captain for the Union Army in the Civil War. Thank you for bringing us along on your wonderful trip!