Spring has arrived at last in historic Gettysburg, and at The Gettysburg Experience we have been busy to bring you this new issue with items of historical interest.

To commemorate the eras of history from colonial times through the Civil War, we offer several articles for your perusal. The first is Why Sumter? which begins on page 19. As the catalyst for the opening of the greatest of all American conflicts, it is a question that deserves an answer. Beginning on page 29, we offer Three Boys, the true account of three youths who decided they wanted to see Abraham Lincoln, and the adventure that resulted from their journey. 

Going back to the time before America was a country, there was a boundary dispute that resulted in A Most Historic Line. Story begins on page 35. Our Editor’s Corner offers Federalist Words, which are gleaned from the actual Federalist Papers. It begins on page 41.

Don’t forget our Trivia Questions, found at the bottom of every odd-numbered page (except the center, where you will see our Map of Gettysburg). A hint to ace them: Read the articles first. Answers are on page 45.

We also offer an Advertisers’ Directory on page 46. We appreciate our faithful advertisers; they provide our only funding for publication. Please take a moment and see what they have to offer. We frequent their establishments, and can highly recommend them.

Thank you for choosing The Gettysburg Experience, a part of Gettysburg since 1997.