Visiting a Civil War battlefield can be an enlightening way to come to terms with a vital yet difficult chapter in U.S. history. Guided tours reveal fascinating details about the characters, politics, tactics, and technology involved in the battles. However, a quiet, solitary walk across the fields can be just as affecting.
hbspt.forms.create({ region: “na1”, portalId: “20563498”, formId: “31ccb216-913b-442f-bfce-015002717261” });A lucky fact for aviators is that many of the battles took place in rural regions that made ideal sites for airports in the following century. Often you can find a runway within walking distance of where furious fighting once took place, and history unfolded. Plan your trips carefully to comply with airspace rules, minimum flyover altitudes for National Park Service sites.
