GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Visitors will get the chance to help preserve Civil War History.
On Sept. 27, Gettysburg National Military Park will participate in National Public Lands Day. Volunteers will remove overgrown brush, dead vegetation and any invasive species to maintain an the landscape and protect biological diversity on the battlefield.
Those interested can apply here.
Park staff will supply tools. Participants are encouraged to wear long-sleeved pants and shirts, closed toe shoes, bug spray and sunscreen.
Cleanup will focus on the Triangular Field and Devil’s Den. During the battle, Confederate forces marched through the Triangular Field on July 2, 1863, and pushed Union defenders back through Devil’s Den.
Gettysburg’s geology played an important role in the battle. The rocky landscape of Devil’s Den, which dates back to 180 million years ago, provided cover and defense positions for soldiers. It was a scene of heavy fighting during the battle.
Anyone with questions about the event should contact GETT_volunteers@nps.gov or 717-338-4465