Witness Trees | Gettysburg Sentinels

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

Sep 16, 20243 min read

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

Sep 21, 20232 min read

Sentinel: a person or group that watches over someone or something Gettysburg is fortunate to have many sentinels protecting and watching...

Jun 7, 20235 min read

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

May 16, 20235 min read

Learn the difference between these important types of trees. Plus, find out what you can do to protect them for generations to come!

May 4, 20232 min read

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

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

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

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

Feb 9, 20234 min read

Step into a world of breathtaking beauty as we dive into the wonderous world of Sycamore and Walnut Trees!

Jan 31, 20233 min read

Gettysburg Sentinels honors the importance of the events and people who fought at the Battle of Gettysburg by using wood from these trees to

Dec 8, 20222 min read

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