Who's ready for another Fun Fact Friday?!
Ulysses S. Grant was not fond of ceremonies or military music. He said he could recognize only two tunes. "One was 'Yankee Doodle,'" he grumbled. "The other one wasn't."
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It is Friday and we have another #FunFact for you. Did you know the youngest soldier in the Civil War was a 9-year-old boy from Mississippi (pictured below). The oldest was an 80-year-old from Iowa. More than 10,000 soldiers serving in the Union Army were under 18 years old.
PA State law: Motorists must stop when behind a bus, meeting a bus or approaching an intersection where a bus is stopped. Motorists following or traveling alongside a school bus must stop until red lights stop flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn & children have reached safety.π
It's fun fact Friday. Did you know that female soldiers fought on both sides of the battle? There are nine female soldiers who died on a Civil War battlefield & one was killed at Gettysburg. Thank you Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours for the fun fact! Check out their bus tours!
Can't stop thinking about 1863 Restaurant's Meat Lover's Omelet. Yummy egg, bacon, sausage, ham, cheddar cheese and breakfast potatoes. 1863 Restaurant open for breakfast 8am-11:30pm all week and for lunch 12pm until 7pm. Dine in or carryout. 717-339-0020 https://t.co/MZ2FeaTUKk
We encourage you to bring your bicycle to Gettysburg while staying with us. Loads of great bikes on the battlefields and around town. Check out Healthy Adams Bicycle and Pedestrian Inc for great rides: https://t.co/ora1HpXKghπ΄ββοΈπ΄
Today's featured salad: Red Butterhead Wedge Salad loaded with blue cheese, baby pears, toasted pine nuts, and strawberries with balsamic vinaigrette. Dine in or carryout this deliciousness. View our full menu: https://t.co/54pXA2VqY5
The Wyndham Gettysburg would love to host your wedding. We can accommodate your "socially distanced" wedding and reception. Give our dedicated Wedding Manager, Wanda Gemmell, a call 717-339-0020 x6014. Schedule your tour now to see venue space and guestrooms!
Not that we are bragging but.....the Wyndham Gettysburg has the largest indoor pool & whirlpool in the area & we have changing rooms with lockers/showers! Forgot your towel? No problem, we provide towels in the pool area.
Book now! https://t.co/Ng0oERGtOV
Recommended by Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian ride from the parking lot of the Old Country Club to Willougby Run Road, Blackhorse Tavern Road, Red Rock Road, Pumping Station Road, Marsh Creek Covered Bridge, Iron Bridge and back. One of the "Three Bridges Rides".π²β€οΈ
Happy National Lollipop Day!
A "Sweet" time to remind you we are open and ready to welcome you to our hotel.
Book now for great guestroom and meeting room rates. https://t.co/Ng0oERGtOV
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Visiting the Wyndham Gettysburg? Please remember that for the safety of other guests and our staff members, we require you to wear a mask while in our public areas.
Help STOP the spread. Refer to the CDC guidelines for more information. https://t.co/EKbJmf2tzY
Well this is a different kind of Sharkweek then we are used to...but what fun. Out and about in Gettysburg today? Look for this shark which is staying on the Gateway Gettysburg campus.
Bring your bicycle when you stay with us. Great routes to ride in and around Gettysburg. Check out a few of them on the Healthy Adams Bicycle website: https://t.co/AiBQVgwxW4
Get out, enjoy Adams County!π΄ββοΈπ΄ββοΈβ€οΈ
It's #NationalFrenchFryDay, but we know you never need an excuse to devour our steak cut fries! Get yours plain, salted or with Old Bay seasoning. All our sandwiches come with an order! https://t.co/54pXA2VqY5
"Count on us to put safety first" Wyndham Gettysburg upholds the brand standards on keeping our guests safe. See some of visual reminders around the hotel which remind everyone to practice social distancing & wear your face masks in all public areas. https://t.co/Ng0oERGtOV
What a great summer dish: Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Skewers dish has cilantro and green goddess dressing and is served with Cous Cous and Naan Bread. A must try if you are in the area. Available for dine in or carryout. Give us a call: 717-339-0020 https://t.co/54pXA2VqY5
Bringing your bike to the Courtyard Marriott? Check out lots of great bike rides here: https://t.co/AiBQVgwxW4
Featured ride from Gburg Rec Park to Gburg College, out to Spangler's Spring, up Hunt Avenue to Long Lane & back to Rec Park. Moderate elevation changes with few hills.