Known only as the Thompson family home before the battle of Gettysburg, this beautiful old stone house will forever be labeled as General Lee’s Headquarters. I’ve mentioned in the past that I can’t get enough of stone buildings . . . they have a texture and appeal all their own, and the Thompson house is particularly enjoyable to visit because it’s so accessible. Even if you happen to arrive when the museum shop is closed for the season (as we did) you can still walk around, snapping photos and admiring this storied building.
The
house has many great angles to photograph, making it one of my favorite
historic structures. Whether it’s a charming pattern, an old red door opened by
many a long-dead figure, or some as simple as a plaque, this is the place to be
if you want to touch history. You may have heard that there are plans to tear
down the modern structures located around Gen. Lee’s headquarters, thus
restoring the property to its 1863 appearance. I can’t wait to see the
transformation!
**HONORED TODAY**
PVT. GEORGE P. HAM
Co. I, 19TH
Massachusetts Infantry
Born 1837 --- Died August
02, 1863 age 26
(c) 2012-2014 Skies of Blue and Gray
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