Battlefield 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

Oct 18, 20232 min read

Stories from the Wood: The George Weikert Farm

Gettysburg Sentinels crafts items out of pieces of walnut from the battlefield tree (a tree that was not standing at the time of battle)...

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 29, 20233 min read

Gettysburg Sentinels Presents: Battlefield Trees!

Battlefield trees are incredible symbols of the events and people of our past. They enable us to connect with historical moments throughout

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!

Mar 18, 20235 min read

Battlefield Trees vs Regular Trees

Battlefield trees and regular trees are both beautiful works of natural art - but what's the difference between them? Let's talk about it!

Jan 31, 20233 min read

The Location of Battlefield Trees

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