Great Escape: Battlefield B&B at Gettysburg

“Take a good look my dear. It's an historic moment you can tell your grandchildren about - how you watched the Old South fall one night.” said Rhett Butler to Scarlet in the classic 1939 Civil War romance movie. 

As the Civil War comes up on its 150^th anniversary commemorating the  Battle at Gettysburg, this week’s Great Escape takes couples to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where the Union Cavalry and Confederate Infantry fought during the Civil War. 

If the walls of the 8 room Fieldstone Farmhouse could talk, they would echo the sounds of 1000’s of soldiers and horses galloping across the South Cavalry Battlefield during Pickett’s Charge. This is a real honest to goodness Civil War house a stone’s throw away from the 30 acres of sacred and hallowed ground. Rooms have all of the charm of a country cottage in the mid 1800’s and include the modern amenities of satellite television, Wi-Fi access and a private bath en suite.

Friday night, you can take Miss Betty’s private ghost tour and haunted hospital. You may even see some spirits lingering through the halls. If the paranormal aspect isn’t enough to make you hold your partner tight, you might enhance your weekend with one of the “Gone with the Wind” packages that will have you relaxing like a Southern belle waiting for your Rhett, or Ashley, to sweep you off of your feet:

Rhett Butler Package
Your choice of sparkling beverage

Beautiful decorated box with a full pound of Kilwin's chocolates
A dozen gorgeous roses arranged in a glass vase
$139 in addition to room rate

Scarlett O'Hara Package
Your choice of sparkling beverage
Fresh, delicious chocolate-dipped
strawberries
$45 in addition to room rate

Melanie Hamilton Package
Relax with a one hour massage at the inn
$75 per person, in addition to room rate

Ashley Wilkes Package
Relax with a one hour massage at the inn
$135 for two people (one hour each)in addition to room rate   

Little Bonnie Package                                   

Your choice of sparkling beverage chilled in your room
$25 in addition to room rate

While you’re there, you can learn about the history of the Civil War by taking in one of the many museums – Gettysburg National Park Museum, American Civil War Museum, General Lee’s Headquarters.  Frankly, if you couldn’t give a damn to look at another museum, you might try to the scenic rail tours, bicycling, carriage rides or horseback riding, not to mention the numerous galleries and outlet shops. 

BATTLEFIELD BED AND BREAKFAST

(GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD)

Where: 2264 Emmitsburg Rd, Gettysburg PA.

Why Go: Rhett and Scarlett never had it so good. Whether you are a Civil War buff or you have an interest in paranormal activity, you should take a trip out to Gettysburg and the Battelfield Inn.  Room rates include a full breakfast, morning history programs and the Friday night ghost stories. 

Pricing: Standard rooms $125 - $149; specialty suites $135 - $199. Availability and reservations online or call 1-888-766-3897.