Witness Trees

This blog is here to enlighten you on the intimate experience of woodworking and the relationship that it shares with history, specifically surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg.
Discover our Historic Gettysburg Battlefield & Witness Trees Products

Nov 112 min read

Do You Know Lincoln?

Learn some lesser-known facts about the 16th president of the United States.

Sep 163 min read

Stories from the Wood: Brig. Gen. John Buford Jr., USA

Jun 7, 20235 min read

What Can Be Learned From Tree Rings?

This deep dive into tree rings shows us the fascinating science behind them. Discover how trees teach us about the past.

May 4, 20232 min read

How do we verify the wood we use?

At Gettysburg Sentinels, everything starts with proper verification. Learn about this process and how our products get all the way to you!

Apr 19, 20234 min read

How do we obtain our wood?

Properly obtaining the wood we use is of utmost importance to us. Learn how we responsibly get a hold of these finite wonders of history!

Apr 8, 20233 min read

Famous Witness Trees in the US

Witness trees aren't only found in Gettysburg! Come along as I explore the historic witness trees scattered around the United States.

Apr 5, 20235 min read

Fascinating Facts about Witness Trees

From national legal protection to scientific examinations, theres more to these trees than you may think.

Feb 2, 20233 min read

The Location of Witness Trees

With a total of 51,000 dead, wounded, or captured, medical treatment was critical for those who fought in the three-day battle at Gettysburg

Dec 8, 20222 min read

Our Sacred Witness Trees!

We’ll use this blog to talk all about witness trees and their significance, specifically during the Battle of Gettysburg.