Virginia Memorial
Virginia Monument
An equestrian bronze statue of Confederate commander General Robert E. Lee on Seminary Ridge, where Pickett's Charge began.
Completed in 1917, the memorial features a bronze statue of Confederate commander Robert E. Lee astride his horse Traveller on its pedestal. Below is a group of soldiers representing different branches of service. Seminary Ridge, where the memorial stands, was the starting point of Pickett's Charge on July 3. From here you can see Cemetery Ridge and 'The Angle' 1.6 km away. It is often paired with the High Water Mark marker, and a round trip on foot along the charge route takes about an hour. Entry is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- High Water Mark & The Angle (Pickett's Charge)
- Gettysburg National Military Park
- Pennsylvania State Memorial
- Soldiers' National Cemetery
- Dobbin House Tavern
- Seminary Ridge Museum
- The Wheatfield & Peach Orchard
- Jennie Wade House