Addressing Gettysburg

Author James McLean Jr. dropped in for his first podcast appearance to talk about his latest Savas-Beatie release, "The Bullets Flew Like Hail": Cutler's Brigade at Gettysburg, from McPherson's Ridge to Culp's Hill. The first day of the battle has, for too long, been brushed over for various reasons, but it is still a brutal day of fighting with many of the units involved being nearly destroyed. July 1, 1863 is held in the top 20 of single-day battle casualties. Cutler's Brigade is one unit that had a hard slog in the fight and James' book is about just that. Grab your copy here and be sure to let them know you heard about them on AG for a 20% discount. Support Addressing Gettysburg by becoming a Patron over at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg. Here's what the different ranks get: Private- our heartfelt thanks and 20% off all items in our store, in perpetuity First Sergeant- same as above, plus you can submit questions for Ask A Gettysburg Guide episodes Sergeant-Major- all of the above plus two premium episodes per month 2nd Lieutenant- all of the above plus four premium episodes per month 1st Lieutenant- all of the above plus BTS videos, livestreams of recording sessions so you can get the information months ahead of everyone else as well as participate in the shows and more! All ranks get early access to and discounts on ticketed events. So, join the Officers' Club today!

Merry Christmas! PreserveCast is a podcast put out by Preservation Maryland. If you're not familiar with them, we at Addressing Gettysburg suggest you become familiar with them. They do great work and host Nick Redding does a fantastic job at the helm of PreserveCast. Thanks to Nick for reaching out to us and letting us release PreserveCast's episode about the history of Santa Claus. "The PreserveCast team brings you a special release on the history of Santa Claus. You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen . . . but what about the jolly old elf holding the reins? St. Nicholas, Old St. Nick, Sinterklaas, or simply Santa Claus. He's gone by many names – but where does this rich and seemingly timeless tradition come from? On this special edition of PreserveCast, we're headed down a winding reindeer path to uncover the rich history of Santa Claus and how he came to define the modern celebration of Christmas."- PreserveCast

In the spirit of the Holiday Season, this episode is free for all, in its entirety, if you click here but in the spirit of free-enterprise, it becomes exclusive to certain paid tiers here on Patreon on January 1, 2024. So, enjoy it while it lasts and, perhaps, consider never missing out again by joining or upgrading. 2nd and 1st Lieutenants get all episodes released each month. Cory Pfarr is back to talk about his follow-up book to his first release, Longstreet at Gettysburg: A Critical Reassessment. In this book, Righting the Longstreet Record at Gettysburg: Six Matters of Controversy and Confusion, "Influential interpretations of his actions are evaluated for historical accuracy, drawing on often overlooked primary source material. Points of contention about Longstreet's July 2, 1863, attack are examined, along with the roots of the Longstreet-Gettysburg Controversy and the merits of Helen Longstreet's early 20th century attempt to address it." [Amazon description]

Dr. Ashley Luskey joins Bethany and Veronica to talk about the First Lady of the Confederacy, Varina Davis. The first season of That's What She Said is in its testing phase and won' be available for free until September of 2024, but you can get ahead of the crowd and hear all the episodes in their entirety by becoming a 1st or 2nd Lieutenant here www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Stephen Lunsford has created a "must-have" in every Gettysnerd's library. Many books have an appendix with the order of battle in them. Stephen has made a multi-volume set with a more detailed OOB. Each volume is about a single corps and the units therein. He just complete the Army of the Potomac Volumes and has begun work on the Army of Northern Virginia's. Not only are these beautifully crafted books, but the information within them is useful and thorough. Get the whole set today! CLICK HERE We hope you are enjoying this Holiday preview season where we move the paywall aside so that you get a peek into what you're missing out on. Become a patron (or upgrade) to a tier that gets 2-4 episodes a month, videos and other perks available only to certain patrons. You won't be disappointed...at least you shouldn't be disappointed...I mean, we won't intend to disappoint, so, if you are, then your expectations way too high. Anyway, we won't be disappointed by your support. :-) Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg to listen to this episode in ints entirety until January 1, 2024 and to become a member of our Officers' Club.

Now and then, we're contacted by a listener who has done some work on his or her own gumption. Seeing as how we came out of nowhere, we like to shed a light on others who come out of nowhere, but do good work. Early in 2023, Ben Cwayna contacted us and we invited him on the show to join LBG Lewis Trott in an Ask A Guide about Perrin's Brigade Ben is proud graduate of Michigan State University where he graduated from both undergrad and laws school, Ben is a practicing attorney and managing partner in a law firm in Grand Ledge, Michigan. He is the proud father of his son, Grant, and has been an avid Civil War enthusiast for most of his 43 years. For the past 31 years, he has been an active member of the 12th South Carolina/4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Inc.; a dual impression living history organization and currently serves as its commanding officer. He has studied the 12th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry in depth since he was twelve years old and has written a regimental history entitled, "The Invincible Twelfth" which will be published by Savas Beatie. His next work will be focused on writing a command study of AP Hill's Third Corps in the Army of Northern Virginia. Ben is proud to have ancestors that fought on both sides of the conflict; one in the 111th Ohio and the other in the 7th Tennessee and 54th North Carolina. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6394Y8C2XUH38 Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: You best be visiting our Studio Sponsor, The Gettysburg Museum of History- www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides https://gettysburgtourguides.org/albgseminar/ Mike Scott Voice- https://www.mikescottvoice.com The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides- https://gettysburgtourguides.org/ Seminary Ridge Museum- https://www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/ For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online)- https://www.forthehistorian.com The Badgemaker- https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com Civil War Trails- https://www.civilwartrails.com Bantam Roasters Use "HANCOCK" for 10% off your order https://www.raggededgerc.com/ Buy Billy Webster's Album "Marching Through Georgia - https://billysongs.com Check out Jonathan Lucci's new novel: https://www.theheavensfalling.com/ Join the NACWM- https://www.nacwm.org/ Music possibly by: "Garryowen" by Billy Webster Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.com

Carolyn Ivanoff joins us to talk about her great book "We Fought at Gettysburg: Firsthand Accounts by the Survivors of the 17th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry". This book is a MUST HAVE in your Gettysburg library. Press play to find out why. This episode is FREE FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Just go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg and, if you can get into the spirit of the season, maybe become a patron. :-)

THIS EPISODE IS FREE FOR THE HOLIDAYS!! Scott Hartwig has written two massive tomes about the Battle of Antietam. The most recent one to come out, "I Dread the Thought of the Place", is just on the battle and retreat. It is chock-full of information, but not in the least bit a slog to read. Scott sat down with me to talk about his process and the fighting in the West Woods. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg to hear this episode in its entirety until January 1, 2024.

**YouTube has restricted, demonetize and blocked (in some regions) our video version of this episode. We anticipated that and recorded it. If you would rather see what we're talking about when we're talking about it, click here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/jfk-60th-with-dr-93287460?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link It is available for free and you don't have to have an account to view it. However, if you appreciate the work we put into this and every show, please consider becoming a Patron. www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg ** Every once in a while we like to step out of the Battle of Gettysburg and into another era of history. Since JFK visited Gettysburg on March 30, 1963, we figure it's "Gettysburg-enough" to explore the assassination of the man on November 22, 1963. Over the last 60 years, generations have doubted, questioned, hypothesized, theorized, speculated, conjectured, imagined, lied, guessed, concocted and just about everything else except believed that Lee Harvey Oswald, on his own merits, without help from a vast conspiracy of everyone else in the world, murdered our 35th President. Dr. Jennifer Murray and Addressing Gettysburg's Matt Callery explore what's provable and what requires an active imagination. Matt will present arguments for Oswald being the mastermind and the lone gunman in the assassination, while Jennifer will counter with conspiracy theories. Even though the live broadcast is over, we still WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What do you believe? Did the Warren Commission get it right? Did Mark Lane, Jim Garrison, et al, get it right? Is it a combination of the two? Tell us by calling into the show and leaving a voicemail at 717-420-1978. We will play it on the next AG Today when we recap this episode. On your next visit to Gettysburg, check out the awesome JFK arifacts at the Gettysburg Museum of History at 219 Baltimore Street. https://www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com/

We asked our Patrons to submit recordings of themselves reciting the Gettysburg Address in honor of the 160th Aiversary of the speech. Joining Matt in this recitation are the following Patrons: Norman Bayley Jason Slaughter Kevin Tracy Tom Plefka Steven Byers Thanks, fellas, for your submissions. To those of you who submitted but didn't make the cut, thank you, still. We didn't have enough speech to put everyone in, so we went with those who delivered in at the pace we were looking for. See how much fun we have on our Patreon page? Isn't it time you became one? Also, aren't you glad you use Dial? Don't you wish everyone did? Well, we all use it over at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS https://www.loc.gov/resource/rbpe.24404500/?st=text

Our good friend, Carolyn Ivanoff, joins Bethany and Veronica to talk about one tough gal, Cornelia Hancock, nurse extraordinaire. Patrons at the 2nd Lieutenant tier and above get exclusive access to That's What She Said's first season over at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

LBGs Lewis Trott and Kevin Bryant met Matt near the 26th North Carolina Monument to record an episode about color bearers in the Battle of Gettysburg. There are many stories from the Battle of Gettysburg about the men who had the peculiar honor of making a target of themselves by carrying their regiment's flag and we just scratch the surface in this episode. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6394Y8C2XUH38 Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides https://gettysburgtourguides.org/albgseminar/ Mike Scott Voice- https://www.mikescottvoice.com The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides- https://gettysburgtourguides.org/ Seminary Ridge Museum- https://www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/ For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online)- https://www.forthehistorian.com The Badgemaker- https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com Civil War Trails- https://www.civilwartrails.com Bantam Roasters Use "HANCOCK" for 10% off your order https://www.raggededgerc.com/ Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show. https://billysongs.com Check out Jonathan Lucci's new novel: https://www.theheavensfalling.com/ Music possibly by: "Garryowen" by Billy Webster Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.com

Didn't think there was a Gettysburg connection to the Battle of Fort McHenry besides that of the fort's commender? Well, you'll be surprised when you find out just how connected Fort McHenry was to Gettysburg. Our Flag Was Still There details the improbable two-hundred-year journey of the original Star-Spangled Banner -- from Fort McHenry in 1814, when Francis Scott Key first saw it, to the Smithsonian in 2023 -- and the enduring family who defended, kept, hid, and ultimately donated the most famous flag in American history. Francis Scott Key saw the original Star-Spangled Banner flying over Baltimore's Fort McHenry on September 14, 1814, following a twenty-five-hour bombardment by the British Navy, inspiring him to write the words to our national anthem. Torn and tattered over the years, reduced in size to appease souvenir-hunters, stuffed away in a New York City vault for the last two decades of the nineteenth century, the flag's mere existence after two hundred years is an improbable story of dedication, perseverance, patriotism, angst, inner-family squabbles, and, yes, more than a little luck. For this unlikely feat, we have the Armistead family to thank -- led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armistead, commander of Fort McHenry, who took it home after the battle in clear defiance of U.S. Army regulations. It is only because of that quiet indiscretion that the flag survives to this day. Armistead's descendants kept and protected their family heirloom for ninety years. The flag's first photo was not taken until 1873, almost sixty years after Key saw it waving, and most Americans did not even know of its existence until Armistead's grandson loaned it to the Smithsonian in 1907. Tom McMillan tells a story as no one has before. Digging deep into the archives of Fort McHenry and the Smithsonian, accessing never-before-published letters and documents, and presenting rare photos from the private collections of Armistead descendants and other sources, McMillan follows the flag on an often-perilous journey through three centuries. Our Flag Was Still There provides new insight into an intriguing period of U.S. history, offering a "story behind the story" account of one of the country's most treasured relics.

For the last three years, Steve Sims has been the superintendent at GNMP. Now, he leaves us for Independence in Philadelphia. I sat down with Steve for the last time on AG to talk about his life inside and outside of his role at GNMP. I hope you enjoy this interview. Addressing Gettysburg is dedicated to bringing you the history of the Battle of Gettysburg and the town through myriad experts, as well as a peek into what it's like to live here in the modern era. If you like and appreciate that, please consider becoming a patron so that we can continue to do it and expand into other mediums. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Our pal Brad Gottfried is back to continue an earlier discussion about when Lincoln came to Gettysburg as described in his book "Lincoln Comes to Gettysburg". Grab your copy here.

While freeing up space on the AG hard drive, I came acorss this long-lost episode, recorded in 2022, while Eric the Producer was still here, featuring Jim Pangburn sharing with us his top five Gettysburg book recommendations. So, here it is. You can even hear the birds chirping and other background sounds associated with us recording at the Gettysbike shed. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6394Y8C2XUH38 Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice- https://www.mikescottvoice.com Seminary Ridge Museum- https://www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/ For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online)- https://www.forthehistorian.com The Badgemaker- https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com Civil War Trails- https://www.civilwartrails.com Bantam Roasters Use "HANCOCK" for 10% off your order https://www.raggededgerc.com/ Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show. https://billysongs.com Addressing Gettysburg podcast fans receive 20% off the first year's annual subscription. Sign up at www.historyfix.com and use promo code ADGBURG Check out Jonathan Lucci's new novel: https://www.theheavensfalling.com/ Music possibly by: "Garryowen" by Billy Webster Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.com

John-Michael would like to dedicate this interview to his friend who recently passed. He writes: "The guy in a couple of the photos with me was my best friend and mentor. He passed away last month from injuries related to us being deployed over there. I'd like dedicate the show to him if you do that kind of thing. Sergeant First Class Oliver James Bailey, US Army Special Forces, Retired.… Born: October 7, 1966 Died: September 15, 2023 He was 56." John-Michael Self is a Patron, Marine and civilian security conractor during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. John contacted me back in April about a completely unrelated episode we had put out. We had a phone call and the discussion gave me the idea to invite John-Michael on to talk about his experiences in combat. We recorded this episode in August. The full interview is available on Patreon right now. To become a patron, go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg ALSO! Join us for our Christmas Party on December 9. It's FREE and all are welcome! Register here https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/addressinggettysburg/items/418030/?full-items=yes&flow=no

"The work was about to commence in earnest" As the tide broke upon Cemetery Ridge in the late afternoon of July 3, 1863, the name Pickett was immortalized even in defeat. Join us as we walk the path of Garnett's Brigade and discuss the actions of these men on that fateful day. MEET AT FLORIDA MONUMENT PARK WHERE LEGAL!!!!!!!

During the festivities for the 30th Anniversary of the movie "GETTYSBURG", actor John Rothman (General John F Reynolds) stopped by the studio to talk about the current actors' strike, making "Gettysburg" and more. He is joined by new fan-favorite Dale Fetzer, the Military Choreographer for the film. John has been in a TON of TV Shows and movies. Check out his fimography here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0745232/ Get your download of Marching Through Georgia by Billy Webster at www.billysongs.com Usually long-form interviews like these are reserved for Patreon, but we really want your support so we can grow and continue to bring you the history of Gettysburg in new ways. We're releasing this for free to you as a way to celebrate this movie which we all love and which sparked the interest in the Battle of Gettysburg for many of us. Join our community! Not only are there hundreds more episodes for you to listen to and learn from, but you can also receive other perks, depending on your level of support. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg and make an act of a "thank you" to us turn into something you will thank yourself for!

Dr. Rick Schroeder is a retired orthopedic surgeon and Licensed Battlefield Guide who you know from many of our medical episodes, most often appearing alongside of his pal and fellow LBG Fran Feyock. Rick came in with his son who is also a doctor to talk about his life. This was a fun one to record.

You've heard ads for "The Heavens Falling" on the free feed. Now, get to know the author of this new historical fiction. I have to say, I read the first chapter to prepare for the interview and really enjoyed it. My girlfriend hasn't been able to put it down. It feels, to me, that we have the next North and South on our hands. Get your copy here https://www.amazon.com/Heavens-Falling-Novel-American-Civil/dp/B0C2S71R4C

30 years ago, Dale Fetzer was the military choreographer during the shooting of the movie "Gettysburg". Last October, while in town to shoot a special video for the ABT, Dale agreed to come on the show and talk about the daunting task of choreographing a battle for a major motion picture. Check out his book "Unlikely Allies" here. Normally, this would live on our Patreon account, but, in honor of the anniversary, we are releasing this for free for its premiere. If you appreicate that, head on over to Patreon and join our community. There are hundreds more episodes there full of history you never knew existed! Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE February 7, 2021 on Patreon. What more needs to be said? This version is edited slightly differently than what the free feed will hear. You, as Patrons, are getting early access to this episode. Enjoy! Special thanks to Bo Brinkman for helping us get Tom on the show. We hope you enjoy this free release of one of our Patreon episodes in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the release of the movie "Gettysburg". If you appreciate the hard work we put in to bring the history of and culture around the Battle of Gettysburg to you, please consider becoming a patron. There you'll find what hundreds of people have already discovered: that there's more to the Gettysburg story than you know! Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

We hope you enjoy this free release of one of our Patreon episodes in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the release of the movie "Gettysburg". If you appreciate the hard work we put in to bring the history of and culture around the Battle of Gettysburg to you, please consider becoming a patron. There you'll find what hundreds of people have already discovered: that there's more to the Gettysburg story than you know! Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Tim Ruddy played Major Marshall of Robert E Lee's staff in the movie Gettysburg and is credited in Gods and Generals as Private McMillan. I spoke with Tim in late October of 2021 about his career and memories of the making of Gettysburg and hanging out in Ireland with Bo Brinkman. Enjoy

Joseph Fuqua played JEB Stuart in "Gettysburg" and "Gods and Generals". This is his second time on Addressing Gettysburg (his first appearance is still available on Patreon). In October of 2022, Joseph came to town to shoot video with Garry Adelman for the ABT's special videos honoring the 30th anniversary of the movie. We goofed around all day and decided to do another interview after lunch, but we were tired after lunch and ended up having a less-goofy conversation about his career as an actor and the craft of acting. Goofiness still popped its head up now and then. Normally, this would live on our Patreon account, but, in honor of the anniversary, we are releasing this for free for its premiere. If you appreicate that, head on over to Patreon and join our community. There are hundreds more episodes there full of history you never knew existed! Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

On February 26, 2022, Addressing Gettysburg did its first live-with-an-audience, on-location show and we learned one thing: look out, Rat Pack. There's a new night club act in town. But seriously, we had fun with guest co-host, Tim Smith and our special guests, Patrick Gorman and Bo Brinkman. Here are some of the highlights from this episode: -a good deal of movie trivia you may not have heard before -West Virginia Mountain Folklorist dazzles us all with vivid memories of watching the movie at the tender, non-memory-forming, age of 2. -the debut of the wildly popular game show "Whose Line Is It Anyway, Except You Have to Name Who the Person Is Speaking the Line To Or Something Like That" -the audience turns on Cam -Loring Shultz, owner of the Farnsworth House, sits down with Tim, Patrick and Bo, to discuss his memories of the actors hanging out there every Friday and Saturday night during filming, how his showcase of memorabilia came about and he finally dispells the rumor that he fed and watered the horses during the shoot. - "Six Questions" leads the charge of audience questioners AND MORE! Special thanks to Eric the Producer, the crew at the Farnsworth House (Leland, Sarah, Libby and Becky), our audience for buying up all the tickets within the first 48 hours, Casey Turben for help with the sound system, and Jonjon Pinkerton for getting us in touch with other actors who have been on the show. Hope it's as much fun to listen to as we had making it. And if you missed this one, don't worry. In-person shows are now a part of Addressing Gettysburg.

Don't be confused! Today you get two episodes with Bo and Patrick. This is the first one, which was recorded back in October of 2018, during the 25th Anniversary of the movie Gettysburg. Reocorded in the Summer kitchen on my friend's farm on Hospital Road, my friend Pete and I sat down with Bo and Patrick to talk about the making of the movie, naturally. This was the first time I had ever interviewed someone from the entertainment industry and I was kinda nervous, but these guys were true gentlemen and we had fun. They share some good stories about Tom Berenger's gift to the other "Confederate Officers", how they got their parts and more. We hope you enjoy this free release of one of our Patreon episodes in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the release of the movie "Gettysburg". If you appreciate the hard work we put in to bring the history of and culture around the Battle of Gettysburg to you, please consider becoming a patron. There you'll find what hundreds of people have already discovered: that there's more to the Gettysburg story than you know! Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

We hope you enjoy this free release of one of our Patreon episodes in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the release of the movie "Gettysburg". If you appreciate the hard work we put in to bring the history of and culture around the Battle of Gettysburg to you, please consider becoming a patron. There you'll find what hundreds of people have already discovered: that there's more to the Gettysburg story than you know! Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg One of the more memorable scenes from the movie Gettysburg is the one with Tom Chamberlain (C. Thomas Howell) and the Rebel Prisoner (Trent Walker). I invited Trent to come on the show to talk about his role in Gettysburg, his career, his award-winning webseries "Gaybors," country music and reading a quote for Narrative Episode 2, Part 2. Trent's a fun guy to talk to and I hope you get a kick out of this interview.

RECORDED January 5, 2022 and originally aired on www.Patreon.com/addressinggettysburg. "Gettysburg" actor Brian Mallon (Winfield Scott Hancock) called in from his home in Ireland to talk about his role in Gettysburg and his life-long career as an actor on stage and screen. We hope you enjoy this free release of one of our Patreon episodes in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the release of the movie "Gettysburg". If you appreciate the hard work we put in to bring the history of and culture around the Battle of Gettysburg to you, please consider becoming a patron. There you'll find what hundreds of people have already discovered: that there's more to the Gettysburg story than you know! Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Erik Dorr from the Gettysburg Museum of History asked me a few weeks ago if I wanted Andy Biggio, author of "The Rifle", on the show. I said, "Erik, would you ask me if I wanted Martin Sheen on the show? Of course I want Andy on!" And so it was. FROM PUBLISHER: "It all started because of a rifle. The Rifle is an inspirational story and hero's journey of a 28-year-old U.S. Marine, Andrew Biggio, who returned home from combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, full of questions about the price of war. He found answers from those who survived the costliest war of all -- WWII veterans. It began when Biggio bought a 1945 M1 Garand Rifle, the most common rifle used in WWII, to honor his great uncle, a U.S. Army soldier who died on the hills of the Italian countryside. When Biggio showed the gun to his neighbor, WWII veteran Corporal Joseph Drago, it unlocked memories Drago had kept unspoken for 50 years. On the spur of the moment, Biggio asked Drago to sign the rifle. Thus began this Marine's mission to find as many WWII veterans as he could, get their signatures on the rifle, and document their stories. For two years, Biggio traveled across the country to interview America's last-living WWII veterans. Each time he put the M1 Garand Rifle in their hands, their eyes lit up with memories triggered by holding the weapon that had been with them every step of the war. With each visit and every story told to Biggio, the veterans signed their names to the rifle. 96 signatures now cover that rifle, each a reminder of the price of war and the courage of our soldiers."

From Daniel's Brigade's plaque: "July 1. The Brigade formed the right of Division and its line extended from Forney Field to the railroad near the McPherson Barn. The regiments did not at first move together nor attack the same troops. The 43rd and 53rd Regiments aided by O'Neal's 3rd Alabama and Iverson's 12th North Carolina attacked the Union line in the Sheads and Forney Field. The 45th Regiment and 2nd Battalion fought the 2nd Brigade 3rd Division First Corps near the railroad cuts and being joined by the 32nd Regiment and other troops compelled retreat. The regiments fought under a heavy artillery fire. The Brigade was reunited and lost heavily in the struggle which dislodged the Union forces from Seminary Ridge." Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6394Y8C2XUH38 Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides https://gettysburgtourguides.org/albgseminar/ Mike Scott Voice- https://www.mikescottvoice.com The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides- https://gettysburgtourguides.org/ Seminary Ridge Museum- https://www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/ For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online)- https://www.forthehistorian.com The Badgemaker- https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com Civil War Trails- https://www.civilwartrails.com Bantam Roasters Use "HANCOCK" for 10% off your order https://www.raggededgerc.com/ Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show. https://billysongs.com Check out Jonathan Lucci's new novel: https://www.theheavensfalling.com/ Music possibly by: "Garryowen" by Billy Webster Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.com

From Pennsylvania Heritage: "Anyone who has ever read about the Battle of Gettysburg or visited the historic American Civil War battlefield undoubtedly learned about the generals, the courageous soldiers who fought in the grisly three-day encounter, and the thousands that lost their lives on that hallowed ground in Adams County. The stories of the famous engagements that took place at Little Round Top, Devil's Den, and the George Rose Farm Wheatfield, as well as the climatic Pickett's Charge, are retold again and again. Not much has been written, however, about the ways in which the battle dramatically affected African Americans residing in and around Gettysburg at the time. In this border county just north of the Mason-Dixon Line, a hotbed of Underground Railroad activity existed, albeit covertly. During those three tumultuous days of bloody conflict in July 1863, many civilians assumed responsibility for taking care of the injured in makeshift hospitals and helping to bury the dead. Some carried food and supplies to the soldiers in the field, while others chronicled the aftermath of the catastrophic event through writings and photographs. For African Americans who lived near the battle, there was great danger in being seen. Many were fugitive slaves from Maryland and Virginia who fled to nearby communities or to the outskirts of Gettysburg for fear of being captured by Confederate soldiers and returned to slavery. Through their oral histories, descendants of African American families that once lived in Gettysburg suggest that their ancestors fled to Yellow Hill, a black settlement in nearby Menallen Township, situated a short distance from the main road that connects Gettysburg to the small communities of Biglerville and Bendersville. Historians believe Yellow Hill not only provided a safe haven during the battle, but also had played an integral part in the Underground Railroad before the outbreak of the war. In his 1992 book, A History of Adams County, Pennsylvania, 1700–1990, Robert L. Bloom, professor emeritus of history at Gettysburg College, wrote, "One such tradition is that fugitive slaves brought by the Underground Railroad founded the Yellow Hill settlement northwest of Biglerville. As a matter of fact, this black community dated back to the eighteenth century, although some of its original settlers may have been fugitive slaves..." Local historian Deb McCauslin sits down with Matt to talk about the hidden history of Yellow Hill. Deb will also be one an upcoming episode of That's What She Said

We are very proud to present the first episode of our first "spin-off" podcast, "That's What She Said", hosted by Bethany Yingling and Veronica "Ronnie Ronstadt" Brestenksy (co-host of AG TODAY). In their inaugural episode, Beth and Ronnie are joined by Licensed Town Guide Rosanne Zajko to talk about one tough lady: Elizabeth Thorn, who dug almost 100 graves while 6 months pregnant. Our patreon page is how we keep this show going. It's also the place where we "beta-test" new ideas before releasing them to the general public. Episodes of TWSS will be available exclusively on Patreon for the first twelve months before being released to the public around September of 2024. Please become a patron to keep the show going and to hear full episodes of TWSS and hundreds of other shows about Gettysburg and the Civil War. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Dr. Jen Murray came by the studio to talk about her latest book, which is currently "in-the-works", about Major General George Gordon Meade in the Civil War. We sat down and talked about Meade's career and Meade the man. It'll be a while yet before the book comes out and we will have her on once it does, but this is just a taste of what you can expect. Help keep the show going and growing by becoming a Patron over at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Licensed Town Guides Brad Gottfried and Rosanne Zajko come in to talk about the difficult decision Gettysburg civilians were faced with: to stay or go. Staying could mean some force of abuse, property damage or worse. Going could mean leaving your home and returning to find nothing there. In some cases, whole families fled. In others, just the men fled with the family's valuables, but that wasn't as heartless as it may sound by our modern standards. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6394Y8C2XUH38 Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides https://gettysburgtourguides.org/albgseminar/ Mike Scott Voice- https://www.mikescottvoice.com The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides- https://gettysburgtourguides.org/ Seminary Ridge Museum- https://www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/ For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online)- https://www.forthehistorian.com The Badgemaker- https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com Civil War Trails- https://www.civilwartrails.com Bantam Roasters Use "HANCOCK" for 10% off your order https://www.raggededgerc.com/ Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show. https://billysongs.com Check out Jonathan Lucci's new novel: https://www.theheavensfalling.com/ Music possibly by: "Garryowen" by Billy Webster Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.com

"Take the position and hold it at any cost." As the Confederate's tried to pry the Union line off Oak Ridge on the afternoon of July 1, 1863, it fell to one division to attempt to hold the line and stem the rising tide. Join us as we discuss the defense of Oak Ridge and some of the heroic actions from that fateful afternoon. Meet at the Peace Light. Tour begins at 10AM. Park where legal. DO NOT PARK IN BUS SPACES!!

Civil War Digital Digest. History Fix. Television shows. What don't these guys do? Will Eichler and Andy Roscoe join me to talk about their various history projects and especially, an awesome streaming service called History Fix, which you should join. Support Addressing Gettysburg by becoming a patron and receive weekly episodes like this one (2nd Lieutenant level and up for weekly episodes). www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

If you found this preview of our latest Patreon episode interesting, please consider becoming a Patron by clicking this link https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg and listen to this episode and hundreds of others about Gettysburg and the Civil War in their entirety. We thank you in advance. Liquor was essential to military culture as well as healthcare regimens in both the Union and Confederate armies. But its widespread use and misuse caused severe disruptions as unruly drunken soldiers and officers stumbled down roads and through towns, colliding with civilians. The problems surrounding liquor prompted debates among military officials, soldiers, and civilians as to what constituted acceptable drinking. While Americans never could agree on precisely when it was appropriate to make or drink alcohol, one consensus emerged: the wasteful manufacture and reckless consumption of spirits during a time of civil war was so unpatriotic that it sometimes bordered on disloyalty. Using an array of sources—temperance periodicals, soldiers' accounts, legislative proceedings, and military records—Megan L. Bever explores the relationship between war, the practical realities of drinking alcohol, and temperance sentiment within the United States. Her insightful conclusions promise to shed new light on our understanding of soldiers' and veterans' lives, civil-military relations, and the complicated relationship between drinking, morality, and masculinity. Contact For the Historian and grab your copy of this book. Mention Addressing Gettysburg and receive 20% off.

LBG Jasan Hileman is back with Part 2 of his popular show "Things That Make You Go Hmmm (In the Gettysburg Campaign) Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6394Y8C2XUH38 Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides https://gettysburgtourguides.org/albgseminar/ Mike Scott Voice- https://www.mikescottvoice.com The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides- https://gettysburgtourguides.org/ Seminary Ridge Museum- https://www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/ For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online)- https://www.forthehistorian.com The Badgemaker- https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com Civil War Trails- https://www.civilwartrails.com Bantam Roasters Use "HANCOCK" for 10% off your order https://www.raggededgerc.com/ Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show. https://billysongs.com Check out Jonathan Lucci's new novel: https://www.theheavensfalling.com/ Music possibly by: "Garryowen" by Billy Webster Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.com

Dr. Carol Readon was kind enough to sit down with us back in May to do one of our wildly popular "SPOTLIGHT ON:" episodes, only on Patreon. Carol is a font of knowledge and the epitome of a true educator. Special thanks to Patrons Tim Matthews and Andy Hunt for being the impetus behind this interview.

"Becoming a Patron is next to Godliness", a wise man once said. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg and join the AG community, support the show, get hundreds of more episodes that dive deeper into the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War and much more! "Scott L. Mingus Sr. and Eric J. Wittenberg, the authors of more than forty Civil War books, have once again teamed up to present a history of the opening moves of the Gettysburg Campaign in the two-volume study "If We Are Striking for Pennsylvania": The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg. This compelling study is one of the first to integrate the military, media, political, social, economic, and civilian perspectives with rank-and-file accounts from the soldiers of both armies as they inexorably march toward their destiny at Gettysburg. This first installment covers June 3–21, 1863, while the second, spanning June 22–30, completes the march and carries the armies to the eve of the fighting. Gen. Robert E. Lee began moving part of his Army of Northern Virginia from the Old Dominion toward Pennsylvania on June 3, 1863. Lee believed his army needed to win a major victory on Northern soil if the South was to have a chance at winning the war. Transferring the fighting out of war-torn Virginia would allow the state time to heal while he supplied his army from untapped farms and stores in Maryland and the Keystone State. Lee had also convinced Pres. Jefferson Davis that his offensive would interfere with the Union effort to take Vicksburg in Mississippi. The bold movement would trigger extensive cavalry fighting and a major battle at Winchester before culminating in the bloody three-day battle at Gettysburg. As the Virginia army moved north, the Army of the Potomac responded by protecting the vital roads to Washington, D.C., in case Lee turned to threaten the capital. Opposing presidents Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, meanwhile, kept a close watch on the latest and often conflicting military intelligence gathered in the field. Throughout northern Virginia, central Maryland, and south-central Pennsylvania, meanwhile, civilians and soldiers alike struggled with the reality of a mobile campaign and the massive logistical needs of the armies. Thousands left written accounts of the passage of the long martial columns. Mingus and Wittenberg mined hundreds of primary accounts, newspapers, and other sources to produce this powerful and gripping account. As readers will quickly learn, much of it is glossed over in other studies of the campaign, which cannot be fully understood without a firm appreciation of what the armies (and civilians) did on their way to the small crossroads town in Pennsylvania." Don't forget to go to forthehistorian.com and mention Addressing Gettysburg to get a 20% discount when you purchase your volumes of "If We Are Striking..."

LBG and retired surgeon Rick Shroeder, sits down with us to talk about famous Union officers' wounds. Big ones like Hancock are included, but we also talk about some others that you haven't heard about.Civil War medicine nerds will love this one. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6394Y8C2XUH38 Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides https://gettysburgtourguides.org/albgseminar/ Mike Scott Voice- https://www.mikescottvoice.com The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides- https://gettysburgtourguides.org/ Seminary Ridge Museum- https://www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/ For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online)- https://www.forthehistorian.com The Badgemaker- https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com Civil War Trails- https://www.civilwartrails.com Bantam Roasters Use "HANCOCK" for 10% off your order https://www.raggededgerc.com/ Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show. https://billysongs.com Check out Jonathan Lucci's new novel: https://www.theheavensfalling.com/ Music possibly by: "Garryowen" by Billy Webster Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.com

"This illuminating book examines how the public funerals of major figures from the Civil War era shaped public memories of the war and allowed a diverse set of people to contribute to changing American national identities. These funerals featured lengthy processions that sometimes crossed multiple state lines, burial ceremonies open to the public, and other cultural productions of commemoration such as oration and song. As Sarah J. Purcell reveals, Americans' participation in these funeral rites led to contemplation and contestation over the political and social meanings of the war and the roles played by the honored dead. Public mourning for military heroes, reformers, and politicians distilled political and social anxieties as the country coped with the aftermath of mass death and casualties. Purcell shows how large-scale funerals for figures such as Henry Clay and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson set patterns for mourning culture and Civil War commemoration; after 1865, public funerals for figures such as Robert E. Lee, Charles Sumner, Frederick Douglass, and Winnie Davis elaborated on these patterns and fostered public debate about the meanings of the war, Reconstruction, race, and gender."

JOIN US! IT'S FREE! (AUGUST 19 – 10:00 A.M.) "I approached a dense wood on the west side of the road, and on entering it formed my regiment" As the Third Corps moved out towards the Emmitsburg Road on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, it was just the continuation of falling dominoes that had begun earlier in the day when Union troops discovered Confederates in Pitzer's Woods. Join us as we discuss the events leading up to the more well-known move by the Third Corps. MEET AT CAMPSITE AREA PITZER'S WOODS

Our pal Charlie Fennell joined us to talk about Union Major General Henry W. Slocum. What was his role once the Army of the Potomac was up and on line? Was he "slo-to come" or was he as on time as he could be? These questions and many more are answered by Charlie in this action-packed episode of Addressing Gettysburg. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6394Y8C2XUH38 Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides https://gettysburgtourguides.org/albgseminar/ Mike Scott Voice- https://www.mikescottvoice.com The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides- https://gettysburgtourguides.org/ Seminary Ridge Museum- https://www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/ For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online)- https://www.forthehistorian.com The Badgemaker- https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com Civil War Trails- https://www.civilwartrails.com Bantam Roasters Use "HANCOCK" for 10% off your order https://www.raggededgerc.com/ Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show. https://billysongs.com Check out Jonathan Lucci's new novel: https://www.theheavensfalling.com/ Music possibly by: "Garryowen" by Billy Webster Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.com

In this second installment of our "Religion in the Civil War" series, Rev. Dr. Nancy Joins me to talk about the role of the Army Chaplain in Civil War armies. Become a patron and have your mind blown! www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

People in 19th Century America were more religious than we are today and their religion guided their behavior. Mostly. Pastor Andy Hart joins Matt to discuss how religion played a part in people's lives and how many of them there were. Want a full understanding of the Battle of Gettysburg? Then you need to become a patron. There you'll find episodes that puts the battle in the context of the war; take deep-dives into specific actions, units and personalities of the battle; interviews with the actors from the movie "Gettysburg"; special perks for being a patron that the general public doesn't get or gets after you. So what's taking you so long to learn more in a fun way? Join today at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Stephen Evangelista comes by to tell us about more soldiers from Brown's Battery, from his book "Our Story". This time, we talk about the ones who survived the war and what they did after it. Want a full understanding of the Battle of Gettysburg? Then you need to become a patron. There you'll find episodes that puts the battle in the context of the war; take deep-dives into specific actions, units and personalities of the battle; interviews with the actors from the movie "Gettysburg"; special perks for being a patron that the general public doesn't get or gets after you. So what's taking you so long to learn more in a fun way? Join today at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Don't forget that the battle raged through the town of Gettysburg and not just on the farm fields surrounding it. Ken Rich, from Reluctant Witnesses Town Tours, joins us to talk about the chaos that was the fighting in the town of Gettysburg. Want a full understanding of the Battle of Gettysburg? Then you need to become a patron. There you'll find episodes that puts the battle in the context of the war; take deep-dives into specific actions, units and personalities of the battle; interviews with the actors from the movie "Gettysburg"; special perks for being a patron that the general public doesn't get or gets after you. So what's taking you so long to learn more in a fun way? Join today at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

From the Point of Woods in Gettysburg National Military Park, Charlie Fennell, Ralph Siegel and Rosanne Zajko sit down with Matt to talk about the military and civilian actions on July 3, 1863, the recognized end of the Battle of Gettysburg. From the Library of Congress: "On July 3, 1863, Union troops repelled a massive artillery assault on Cemetery Ridge during the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg in southern Pennsylvania. During the early morning hours Confederate General Robert E. Lee ordered General Longstreet to prepare General Pickett's troops for the assault. Longstreet advised Lee of his reservations about the success of such an advance, which he did not feel Confederate troops could sustain. Lee disregarded Longstreet and maintained his order for a heavy bombardment of Union defenses on the Ridge followed by an advance of Pickett's men. After two hours of heavy shelling, Confederate Colonel Alexander sent word to General Pickett that the Union troops were withdrawing and encouraged him to come quickly in the interval. Pickett sent his note to General Longstreet who, based on Lee's orders and despite his own reservations, approved the charge. The attack, commonly known as Pickett's Charge or Longstreet's Assault, was an attempt to penetrate the center of Union forces on Cemetery Ridge. During the attack, only one Confederate brigade temporarily reached the top of the ridge—afterwards called the high watermark of the Confederacy—led by Brigadier General Lewis Armistead who, just before being shot, yelled, "Give them cold steel, boys!" The charge ultimately proved disastrous for the Confederates, with casualties approaching 60 percent. As a consequence, Confederate General Robert E. Lee was forced to retreat and ultimately abandon his attempt to reach Washington, D.C. via Pennsylvania..." Read more here. This episode is brought to you without commercial interruption by our friends at the Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides. Register for one of the ALBG "Walk Through History" tours here Want a full understanding of the Battle of Gettysburg? Then you need to become a patron. There you'll find episodes that puts the battle in the context of the war; take deep-dives into specific actions, units and personalities of the battle; interviews with the actors from the movie "Gettysburg"; special perks for being a patron that the general public doesn't get or gets after you. So what's taking you so long to learn more in a fun way? Join today at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg