#BloomWatch is back! Our harbinger of Spring is the famous Peach Orchard. We'll provide updates as the trees continue to bloom. Need more information about blooming trees around Adams County? See the Destination Gettysburg Blossom Belt website at destinationgettysburg.com/blossom.

We're changing it up a bit for today's Little Round Top rehabilitation project update. This photo was taken from the summit next to a cannon of Hazlett's Battery, but what's in the box at the center of the picture? Reply below with your guess. We'll have the answer tomorrow.

Reminder: Our 26th Annual Music Muster begins at noon today and continues throughout the day tomorrow. Visit our website for the full schedule and performance locations. nps.gov/gett/gettysbur….

Beginning today Eisenhower National Historic Site begins its commemoration of the Korean War Armistice with special on and off-site programming, including guest speakers, interpretive displays and living historians. Full schedule and more: nps.gov/eise/learn/his….

*Reminder* Disruptions from Gettysburg bike week motorcycle parade on Saturday, July 8, around 5 pm for Gettysburg NMP and Eisenhower NHS. A complete list of program cancellations and road closures can be found on our website. nps.gov/gett/planyourv…

#OnThisDay : July 5, 1863 - The photography team of Alexander Gardner, Timothy O'Sullivan, and James Gibson are thought to have arrived in town to photograph the grim aftermath of the battle. Visit our Then and Now page to view many of these photos. go.nps.gov/Then-Now.

The road construction project continues on July 5. From July 5 to 7, North Sickles Avenue will be closed for repaving. United States Avenue will remain open during this phase of work. Full details can be found on our website: go.nps.gov/GettysburgPavi….

West Confederate Avenue will close at 9 pm tonight before the #July4 fireworks for visitor safety and resource protection. The avenue will reopen after the fireworks.

Battlefield Regulations for #July4 fireworks. The following are prohibited: alcohol, picnicking, fires, explosives, ball playing, kite flying, remote control vehicles, throwing frisbees/footballs/baseballs, and cornhole. #Respect

*** Weather Safety Reminder *** All programs are subject to modification and/or cancellation due to thunderstorms forecast for July 2. Full details and program schedule can be found on our website: go.nps.gov/BattleAnnivers….

The 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg commemoration has begun. Our full slate of Ranger-guided talks, walks, and hikes are listed on our website along with our #Top10 list of #KnowBeforeYouGo tips. Full details at: go.nps.gov/BattleAnnivers….

Join park staff for a behind-the-scenes, live-stream tour of the Little Round Top rehabilitation project. This live stream tour will only be available via the Gettysburg NMP YouTube Channel. (No on-site visitation will be allowed.) July 2 at 4:30 pm at youtube.com/GettysburgNPS.

160th Battle Anniversary #KnowBeforeYouGo reminder: Weather safety. Thunderstorm/tornado warnings, or heat index > 105 degrees, all programs = canceled. If the heat index is > 91 degrees, programs will be shortened and modified. Full #Top10 list at: go.nps.gov/BattleAnnivers….

#KnowBeforeYouGo for the upcoming 160th Battle Anniversary programs. Today's reminder: We offer a wide variety of programming for all age levels, interests, and abilities. Learn more about all the fun and educational programs, and our #Top10 list at: go.nps.gov/BattleAnnivers….

Road Construction Update: Howe and Birney Avenues will be closed through Friday, June 30. All roads will be fully open from July 1 to 4. North Sickles Avenue will be closed from July 5 to 7. Full details on our website: go.nps.gov/GettysburgPavi….

#KnowBeforeYouGo for the upcoming 160th Anniversary programs. Today's reminder: Our normal summer Ranger programs are suspended from July 1 to 3 in favor of our anniversary programs. Regular programs resume on July 4. More details and our #Top10 list at: go.nps.gov/BattleAnnivers….

'Where are the reenactments, and how do I get tickets?' is a common question park staff receive this time of year. These events take place on private property (not the Gettysburg NMP battlefield), cost money, and are ticketed. More info on our website: go.nps.gov/reenactments.

A common question about the Little Round Top rehab project is, 'Why will the project take so long?' The answer is pretty simple: hand work. To maintain the site's historic fabric, contractors must complete much of their work by hand and without the luxury of heavy machinery.

Road Construction Update: Monday, June 12
Howe, Birney, & North Sickles Avenues will be closed through June 16. Preliminary work begins on South Confederate Avenue on June 15 with only minor disruptions. Full details are on our website: go.nps.gov/LittleRoundTop….

Upcoming Paving Projects: Beginning June 12, park roads on the southern end of the battlefield will be repaved. These closures will temporarily interrupt the ability to visit portions of the battlefield. No work will occur from July 1-4. Full details at go.nps.gov/GettysburgPavi….