Virginia Monument
About the Business
The Virginia Monument, located at Virginia Monument Circle in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is a popular tourist attraction within the Gettysburg National Military Park. It is the largest Confederate state monument in the park and features a granite column topped with a bronze statue of Robert E. Lee on his horse, Traveler. At the base of the column, there is a sculpture of seven Virginia soldiers.
Sculpted by Frederick Sievers, the monument was dedicated on June 8, 1917, making it the first Confederate state monument at Gettysburg. From this location on the battlefield, it is said that Robert E. Lee watched Pickett's Charge on the final day of fighting at Gettysburg in 1863.
If you plan on visiting and photographing the Virginia State Memorial, it is recommended to visit in the morning when the monument is lit by the sun. In the afternoon and evening, the sun will be behind it. Don't miss the opportunity to see this historic monument during your visit to Gettysburg National Military Park.
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Location & Phone number
Virginia Monument Cir, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States
Hours open
Monday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Reviews
"Here’s where the famous charges started. The monument is just stunning and a great memorial for the thousands of men lost. There’s a small parking lot at the monument but plenty of parking nearby on the street. Go slow and watch for pedestrians. Enjoy the views and walking around nearby to see other markers and monuments."
"General Robert E. Lee is on the horse at the Virginia Monument. One of the largest state monuments."
"An amazing monument to such a historical event."
"Spellbinding area. This was such a sacred sight, and a brutal reminder of the terrors of war. There is a solemnity to the entire battlefield and adjacent environs. A great place to learn history, have guided tours and celebrate freedom."
"This is the famous “Picketts Charge,” good representative monument! The field is very pretty and it is fun to imagine what it was like in 1863."
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