Gettysburg Sentinels

Gettysburg Sentinels Handcrafted items made from wood harvested from trees related to the Battle of Gettysburg. Gettysburg Sentinels was founded in 2007 by retired Army Lt.
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Colonel William D. Hewitt to afford the opportunity for those who cherish the history of the Battle of Gettysburg to own products made of the wood of trees harvested from the Gettysburg Battlefield. Many of our products are made from the wood of Witness trees, which are those that stood during the battle in July of 1863. Other wood from newer Battlefield trees are used as well. In early 2022, Colo

nel Hewitt sold Gettysburg Sentinels to long-time friend and fellow woodworker, Greg Allen. Greg and his wife Tina have lived in an historic house on Chambersburg Road just west of the Gettysburg Battlefield since 1986 where, most notably, Colonel Henry Burgwyn was buried late in the morning of July 1, 1863. The youngest Colonel in the Confederate Army, Burgwyn, was mortally wounded by Union infantry while saving the regimental flag. He was removed from the field where he died on the property later that day. Greg retired in January of 2022 after a 40 year career from a company he founded with Tina in 1982. His passion for history and love of woodworking will continue the legacy of this very unique business that is Gettysburg Sentinels. Visit my About page to learn more:
https://www.gettysburgsentinels.com/about

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day 🇺🇸 Here’s a few of our patriotic views from this year’s Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade.

06/09/2026

One of our favorite witness trees within the solace and beauty of Gettysburg.

(Devil’s Den & Little Round Top)

So pleased to be attending the American Association of Woodturners Annual Symposium in Raleigh, NC. I thought I would s...
06/05/2026

So pleased to be attending the American Association of Woodturners Annual Symposium in Raleigh, NC. I thought I would share at least a snippet of member submissions in the gallery. It takes amazing skills and creative talents to produce these items.

05/27/2026

This Father’s Day, give more than a gift—give a tangible piece of history.

Gettysburg Sentinels creates handcrafted collectibles from authentic Witness Trees and Battlefield Trees connected to the Gettysburg Campaign of 1863. Each piece is carefully crafted in Gettysburg, preserving the stories and legacy of America’s most pivotal battle.

A meaningful gift for collectors, history enthusiasts, and Civil War buffs alike.

Shop now for Father’s Day.

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Since 2016 Gettysburg Sentinels has presented the Witness Award to a deserving member of the senior class. The recipien...
05/26/2026

Since 2016 Gettysburg Sentinels has presented the Witness Award to a deserving member of the senior class. The recipient must submit an essay. This year's essay was based on the author imagining they was their current age and transformed back to November 19, 1863 where they found themselves sanding next to a sycamore tree on Baltimore Street where they watched President Lincoln pass by on his way to the dedication of the new cemetery. They then followed and listened to the president deliver his Gettysburg Address. I was pleased to present the award (a replica minnie ball created from the General Lewis Armistead Witness Tree) as well as a check for $500 to Paul Kennedy. Paul's essay was exceptional and included back stories that showed that he immersed himself in life in 1863. Congratulations Paul!

05/23/2026

A rainy walk through history and sacrifice at Gettysburg National Cemetery. Memorial Day in Gettysburg always feels different.

I attended a signature woodturning course taught by world renown master woodturner, Matt Monaco, this week in Provo Utah...
05/22/2026

I attended a signature woodturning course taught by world renown master woodturner, Matt Monaco, this week in Provo Utah. That's me on the left. I intend to hone these newly learned skills and introduce new larger dimension products in the third quarter of this year. Stay tuned. I am very grateful for all of my followers.
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05/08/2026

From the fields of Gettysburg to the workbench, every piece begins with history.

Introducing the newest additions to the Gettysburg Sentinels collection: Lewis Armistead and A.P. Hill—handcrafted with attention to the details that bring the past to life.

Created in Gettysburg and inspired by the stories that shaped our nation, these pieces are more than collectibles—they’re a connection to history.

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Gettysburg isn’t just a place—it’s a story that still lives on.When you choose a piece from Gettysburg Sentinels, you’re...
04/29/2026

Gettysburg isn’t just a place—it’s a story that still lives on.

When you choose a piece from Gettysburg Sentinels, you’re not just purchasing something to display—you’re bringing a piece of that history into your own space. A reminder of where we’ve been, and why it still matters today.

Every piece carries a story. Now it becomes part of yours.

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While April is a month of change in the seasons around Gettysburg, it also contains key dates for the Civil War.April 9,...
04/26/2026

While April is a month of change in the seasons around Gettysburg, it also contains key dates for the Civil War.

April 9, 1865: General Robert E. Lee surrenders the Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House.

April 14, 1865: President Abraham Lincoln is shot at Ford’s Theatre by John Wilkes Booth (dies on April 15).

April 12, 1861: Confederate forces fire upon Fort Sumter in South Carolina, formally starting the Civil War.

April 26, 1865: General Joseph E. Johnston surrenders his army to General Sherman in North Carolina



Photograph below shows people at the Wilmer McLean House, where Generals Lee and Grant agreed on the terms of surrender.Circa 1865

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