Addressing Gettysburg

LBG Lewis Trott and LTG (Licensed Town Guide) Rosanne Zajko join us from Brooke Avenue in GNMP to discuss the action on the battlefield & in the town on July 2, 1863. (From the Library of Congress): "On July 2, 1863, the lines of the Battle of Gettysburg, now in its second day, were drawn in two sweeping parallel arcs. The Confederate and Union armies faced each other a mile apart. The Union forces extending along Cemetery Ridge to Culp's Hill, formed the shape of a fish-hook, and the Confederate forces were spread along Seminary Ridge..." Read more here This episode is brought to you without commercial interruption by TR Historical . Help keep the show going and growing by becoming a Patron. Patrons get up to 4 episodes a month (depending on tier), discounts on ticketed events, early access to specials and more! Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg to join the community today! We thank you in advance

Historian Codie Eash and Licensed Town Guide Rosanne Zajko join Matt and Six Question Lentz on the western slop of Seminary Ridge to discuss the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg with a focus on the action in and around the Lutheran Theological Seminary. This year, we've added a new element to all three of the battle anniversary episodes by including the civilian experience with a Licensed Town Guide. From the Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center Website: "The Battle of Gettysburg. The Cupola of the Seminary building is utilized as a lookout post by Brigadier General John Buford and his Signal Officer, Lt. Aaron Jerome. From the evening of July 1 to July 5, the building is in Confederate hands, but is occupied by hundreds of wounded United States soldiers. The U.S. Army retakes the building after the Confederate retreat and, until mid-September, the building is one of the largest field hospitals in Gettysburg. After the last patient leaves the building on September 16, classes begin within eight days." Be sure to visit their website, donate or become a member and definitely visit it when you come to Gettysburg. Make sure you get a cupola tour so you can yell down to the lawn: "There's a Devil to pay!" And, while you're here, hire a Licensed Town Guide who will share dozens of civilian stories that will most likely be new to you and will help you get a fuller picture of the Battle of Gettysburg.

It's the year we Gettysnerds love: 1863! Our buddy Matt Borders (author/historian/ranger/cohost of the History Things Podcast) joins Matt at Meade's Headquarters in GNMP. 1863 was a transformative year for the Army of the Potomac and Matty B does a great jobs laying it all out there for us. Check out The History Things Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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

My buddy and yours, Lewis Trott, came up from his home in Virginia last Winter to record his "Spotlight On". You may have attended one of our many Get Out of the Car Tours that Lewis puts together and guides us on. Maybe you had a conversation with him at lunch afterwards. Now, get to know more about Lewie in this interview. Become a patron to help keep Ag going! Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

LBG Mike Rupert and I sat down at the Alabama Monument to discuss his top 10 list of things to experience in Gettysburg. This list is from the book Top Ten at Gettysburg, which you can find at For the Historian. Just in time for your anniversary or Summer 2023 trip! Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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 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

Gerry Prokopowicz (Civil War Talk Radio) is not just a podcast pioneer. Gerald J. Prokopowicz specializes in Public History and the Civil War era. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan, and practiced law for several years in Chicago. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University, and served for nine years as the Lincoln Scholar at the Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he co-wrote the award winning permanent exhibit "Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment," and edited the quarterly bulletin Lincoln Lore. As a professor of public history, Dr. Prokopowicz is dedicated to training students to practice history outside of academia, and to removing the artificial barriers that divide academic historians from public historians and from the public itself. He is a member of the advisory boards of the Lincoln Studies Center and the Lincoln Forum. He served as chair of the Department of History from 2007 to 2015. He has hosted the podcast "Civil War Talk Radio" since 2004, and his current research interests include public perceptions of Abraham Lincoln and Civil War military tactics. Support the show and hear a rare interview with Gerry about Gerry on our Patreon channel. 2nd Lieutenants and above get access to this interview and more from the CWI's 2023 Conference. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Dan Casella, host of the No Pollution of Cowardice: South Jersey in the Civil War podcast drops by the studio to talk about New Jersey at Gettysburg, a topic which one would think Matt would have covered by now, being that he is from Jersey, but, no, he never did. And why am I referring to myself in the third person? Please consider becoming a Patron to keep AG going. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Delivered on Sunday, June 11, 2023 by Dr. Megan Kate Nelson at the 2023 CWI Summer Conference at Gettysburg College. From Megan's website: "Hi there! I'm Megan Kate Nelson, a writer, historian, road cyclist, and cocktail enthusiast. I am the author of The Three-Cornered War: The Union, the Confederacy, and Native Peoples in the Fight for the West (Scribner, 2020), which was a Finalist for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in History. My new book, Saving Yellowstone: Exploration and Preservation in Reconstruction America was published by Scribner on March 1, 2022, the 150th anniversary of the Yellowstone Act, which created the first national park in the world. Saving Yellowstone has won the 2023 Spur Award for Historical Nonfiction, and is one of Smithsonian Magazine's Top Ten Books in History for 2022. I am an expert in the history of the American Civil War, the U.S. West, and popular culture, and have written articles about these topics for The New York Times, Washington Post, TIME, The Atlantic, Slate, and Smithsonian Magazine. A fellow of the Society of American Historians, I am also a regular guest on radio shows and TV documentaries about western history and popular culture. Before leaving academia to write full-time in 2014, I taught U.S. history and American Studies at Texas Tech University, Cal State Fullerton, Harvard, and Brown. I earned my BA in History and Literature from Harvard University and my PhD in American Studies from the University of Iowa." If you like these glimpses into all of the awesome history-related events and programs in Gettysburg, please consider becoming a Patron so that we can continue to do so. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Early on in the life of Addressing Gettysburg, Dr. Peter Carmichael became a friend and supporter of the show. Patrons, you might already know that the vast majority of the authors we have on the show are due to Pete's assistance. He got us on UNC Press's book reviewer list and that has enable us to bring these guests to you each month. Pete also invited AG to cover the conference in 2022 and 2023 and again in 2024 so we can bring the events and guests to you, wherever you are. He also loves to wear scarves. I do urge you to try your best to attend a conference ASAP. Thanks to Pete for all the work he does to spread the history of the deifining moment in American history, the Civil War and for his friendship to AG. Peter S. Carmichael received his Ph.D. in History from Penn State University in 1996. His academic interests include 19th-century US history, Civil War and Reconstruction, southern history, public history and cultural history. Carmichael's most recent book, The War for the Common Soldier, was published by University of North Carolina Press in November 2018 as part of the Littlefield History of the Civil War Era series. The culmination of nearly ten years' work, this cultural history of soldiering in Civil War armies explores how soldiers endured the brutal and unpredictable existence of army life during the war years, drawing heavily on close examination of the letters and records left behind by individual soldiers from both the North and the South. His previous books include The Last Generation: Young Virginians in Peace, War, and Reunion (UNC, 2005) and Lee's Young Artillerist: William R. J. Pegram (Virginia, 1995). In addition to his books, he has also published a number of articles for both scholarly and popular journals, and he speaks frequently to general and scholarly audiences. Carmichael has recently appeared on the PBS Robert E. Lee documentary for the American Experience series and on the popular TV show "Who Do You Think You Are." View Professor Carmichael's talks on C-SPAN. After completing his doctorate at Penn State University under Dr. Gary W. Gallagher, Professor Carmichael went on to teach at Western Carolina University, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and West Virginia University, before coming to Gettysburg College. In addition to holding seasonal interpretive positions at several National Park Service sites, Carmichael served as Gettysburg National Military Park's first Scholar-in-Residence in 1999, and has developed a lasting relationship with the NPS. In addition to overseeing multiple interpretive workshops for National Park Service staff, he directed a 2010 seminar at Gettysburg NMP to discuss new interpretive approaches to the Civil War sesquicentennial and co-directed (with Jill Ogline Titus) the joint GC/GNMP conference, The Future of Civil War History: Looking Beyond the 150th in 2013.

Caroline Janney's (University of Virginia) talk, "The Gray Ghost: John Singleton Mosby," given on Sunday, June 11, 2023 in the CUB Ballroom at Gettysburg College. Enjoying these tastes of what the Summer Conference is like? Grateful for them? Then, maybe it's time you joined the AG Community by becoming a Patron. 9 out of 10 dentists agree that you should. Just go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg and prepare to be overwhelmed with history content that can't be replicated.

Listener (and one of the sponsors of this episode) Casey Turben arranged for us to go to Winchester, Virginia ( a great city surrounded by beautiful scenery) and reocrd a show with historian Jonathan Noyalas from inside of Star Fort on the outskirts of the city. There we talked about Robert Milroy's occupation and subsequent ousting from Winchester during the Battle of Second Winchester, June 13-15. From the American Battlefield Trust: "The Battle of Second Winchester was the second engagement of the Gettysburg Campaign. After his victory at Chancellorsville, Lee decided to invade the North once again to provide relief to war-ravaged Virginia. He hoped to fight and win a decisive battle on Northern soil. Lee planned to march up the Shenandoah Valley to cross into Maryland, where the army's movements would be screened by both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry. Lieut. Gen. Richard S. Ewell's II Corps received the mission to clear the valley for the rest of the army, and at Winchester, succeeded in doing so." This show is brought to you without commercial interruption by: Good Trouble Entertainment and Realtor Laura Frapollo

Here's one for those of you out there hungering for more Southern stuff. Our buddy Dr. Peter Carmichael came to the studio to talk about Confederate reactions to the Battle of Gettysburg. Wanna keep the show going? Then please consider becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Peter S. Carmichael received his Ph.D. in History from Penn State University in 1996. His academic interests include 19th-century US history, Civil War and Reconstruction, southern history, public history and cultural history. Carmichael's most recent book, The War for the Common Soldier, was published by University of North Carolina Press in November 2018 as part of the Littlefield History of the Civil War Era series. The culmination of nearly ten years' work, this cultural history of soldiering in Civil War armies explores how soldiers endured the brutal and unpredictable existence of army life during the war years, drawing heavily on close examination of the letters and records left behind by individual soldiers from both the North and the South.His previous books include The Last Generation: Young Virginians in Peace, War, and Reunion (UNC, 2005) and Lee's Young Artillerist: William R. J. Pegram (Virginia, 1995). In addition to his books, he has also published a number of articles for both scholarly and popular journals, and he speaks frequently to general and scholarly audiences. Carmichael has recently appeared on the PBS Robert E. Lee documentary for the American Experience series and on the popular TV show "Who Do You Think You Are." View Professor Carmichael's talks on C-SPAN.After completing his doctorate at Penn State University under Dr. Gary W. Gallagher, Professor Carmichael went on to teach at Western Carolina University, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and West Virginia University, before coming to Gettysburg College.In addition to holding seasonal interpretive positions at several National Park Service sites, Carmichael served as Gettysburg National Military Park's first Scholar-in-Residence in 1999, and has developed a lasting relationship with the NPS. In addition to overseeing multiple interpretive workshops for National Park Service staff, he directed a 2010 seminar at Gettysburg NMP to discuss new interpretive approaches to the Civil War sesquicentennial and co-directed (with Jill Ogline Titus) the joint GC/GNMP conference, The Future of Civil War History: Looking Beyond the 150th in 2013.

Kevin Levin, author of Searching For Black Confederates, talks about Robert gould Shaw and his time BEFORE the 54th Massachusetts. Lecture took place in the Mara Auditorium on June 10 at Gettysburg College. Help us help you get more Gettysburg an d Civil War History. We are able to cover the entire Summer Conference because of our Patrons. Become one today if you'd like to hasve more Addressing Gettysburg. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Weather, especially weather during the Civil War, dictates more of what we do than you might think. Kenneth Noe talks about it in this lecture given on June 9, 2023. If you enjoy this lecture and want to diver deeper into the subject, please consider becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg A native of Virginia, Ken Noe is a graduate of Emory & Henry College, earned masters degrees at Virginia Tech and the University of Kentucky, and received his doctorate from the University of Illinois in 1990. He taught at the University of West Georgia for a decade and then at Auburn University from 2000 until 2021. He is the author or editor of eight books, most recently The Howling Storm: Weather, Climate and the American Civil War, a Lincoln Prize finalist in 2021 and co-winner of the 2022 Colonel Richard W. Ulbrich Memorial Book Award. Twice a Pulitzer Prize entrant, he also received the 2002 Peter Seaborg Award for Civil War history for Perryville, the 1997 Tennessee History Book Award for A Southern Boy in Blue, and several teaching awards. He is currently researching the myths and realities of Abraham Lincoln's tenure as Commander-in-Chief. When not thinking about the Civil War, he is hiking or following Liverpool FC, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and every school he ever attended. Contact him for book reviews or speaking engagements at [email protected]. Check out Ken's website https://kennethwnoe.com/

We hope you enjoy this lecture given by Christian Keller at the CWI's 2023 Summer Conference, June 9, 2023. You can hear an interview with Christian about this topic on our Patreon channel. Just go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Since 2011, Dr. Christian B. Keller has been Professor of History in the Department of National Security and Strategy at the United States Army War College, Carlisle, PA, where he teaches courses for senior leaders on the theory of war and strategy, national security policy and strategy, and the American Civil War. In 2017 he was named the General Dwight D. Eisenhower Chair of National Security and in 2019 became the Director of the Military History Program for the school. Previously, he served as Professor of Military History for five and a half years at the Army Command and General Staff College, Ft. Belvoir, VA, and has also taught at numerous civilian institutions, including Shippensburg University, Gettysburg College, Dickinson College, and Washington and Lee University. In 2001-2002, after completing his Ph.D, Dr. Keller was a Fulbright Professor of American History at the University of Jena, Germany. Along with many scholarly articles focusing on strategic, operational, and ethnic topics in the Civil War, he is author of The Great Partnership: Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and the Fate of the Confederacy (Pegasus, 2019); author of Chancellorsville and the Germans: Nativism, Ethnicity, and Civil War Memory (Fordham, 2007); co-author of Damn Dutch: Pennsylvania Germans at Gettysburg (Stackpole/Rowman-Littlefield, 2004); co-author of The Civil War: A Visual History (Dorling-Kindersley/Smithsonian Institution, 2011); and co-author of Pennsylvania: A Military History (Westholme, 2016). His newest book, Southern Strategies: Why the Confederacy Failed was published by the University Press of Kansas in June 2021. Dr. Keller's next project, a new narrative of the Army of Northern Virginia based on dozens of previously unpublished wartime letters written by generals and staff officers, is currently in the final research phases with a prospective publication date in early 2024. A native of Carlisle, Dr. Keller lives with his wife, Kelley, in an antebellum house that witnessed the occupation of Carlisle Barracks by Confederate troops at the end of June 1863.

Back in September of 2022, Matt, Six Questions Lentz, LBGs Chris Army and Tracy Baer and friends went down to Culpeper, Virginia to take a tour of Brandy Station battlefields with Clark "Bud" Hall and then record a show on Fleetwood Hill. Bud has led a remakable effort to preserve hundreds of acres of battlefield over the decades and it's truly an amazing place to visit. The grounds saw far more activity that just that famous cavalry battle on June 9, 1863. From the American Battlefield Trust: "Fought in the second week of June 1863, Brandy Station was the largest cavalry battle ever fought in North America. With momentum firmly in hand after his stunning victory at Chancellorsville, General Robert E. Lee decided to launch a second Northern invasion. On June 3, the Army of Northern Virginia began the movement away from Fredericksburg. The first leg of the march took the Confederates to Culpeper Court House. From there, Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry division was to screen the infantry as the march continued to the Shenandoah Valley. Stuart's concentration, however, was detected by Union cavalry led by Alfred Pleasonton. Under the assumption that Stuart planned a raid around his right flank toward Washington, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, the commander of the Army of the Potomac, directed Pleasonton to cross the Rappahannock River and destroy the Confederate cavalry. Early on the morning of June 9, Pleasonton sent columns over the Rappahannock at Beverly Ford and Kelly's Ford. Following the crossing at Beverly Ford, the Union troopers truck Stuart's camp in the vicinity of a rail station on the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, Brandy Station. The Confederates quickly rallied, and the Federals ran into stiff resistance at St. James Church and the Richard Cunningham farm. After moving over Kelly's Ford, the Union cavalry split up. One division headed for Brandy Station while the other made their way to Stevensburg. The arrival of blue troopers at Brandy Station threatened the rear of Stuart's position. Stuart countered by deftly shifting his brigades, and the two sides clashed in mounted combat on a long, low ridge that rose from the station called Fleetwood Hill. Correspondingly, Pleasonton's force at Stevensburg were stymied by Confederate horsemen. Unable to break through Stuart's position, Pleasonton abandoned the field after fourteen hours of fighting." This episode is brought to you without commercial interruption by our Patreon page. Patreon is the primary way to keep AG going. Unlike other Patreon accounts, we give you weekly content in exchange for your support. So... weekly episodes on Patreon PLUS the free stuff you listen to? Man, do we spoil you or what? So join our community at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Lisa Samia joins Matt to talk about her latest book "The NAMELESS & the FACELESS of the CIVIL WAR, Gettysburg, Manassas and More: BOOK THREE: A Collection of Poems, Essays and Photos". BOOK THREE / A collection of poems & essays by Award Winning Author, Lisa G. Samia. Includes 28 poems and 28 essays with photos. This collection is for the men, women, and soldiers who witnessed the Civil War but their lives and experiences were lost and forgotten in the pages of history. Step back in time and listen as the voices of the silent past come back to life. LISA G. SAMIA is an award-winning Poet, Author, and Speaker. She is the recipient of two National Park Service Artist in Residence Awards. The first in September 2020 from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for Poetry. The second from Manassas, Virginia for Poetry in Fall 2021. Many of the photos in this collection were taken by Lisa during her Artist Residency. Available now! Get your copy here Listen to the rest of this episode, support the show and receive early access to special events by becoming a Patron. www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Our buddy Jim Hessler from the Battle of Gewttysburg Podcast joins us again. This time, it's to talk about a part of the battle that fascinates as much as it confuses many students of the battle. We are talking about Longstreet's Countermarch, of course. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 Heavens Falling"- https://www.theheavensfalling.com/ 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 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

LBG Fran Feyock sits down with Matt to talk about his life, career in the medical field and becoming a Licensed Battlefield Guide in this "SPOTLIGHT ON". Become a patron and help Addressing Gettysburg continue to bring you the best history podcast you'll find this side of the equator! www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

David Malgee is a "local hero", as I dubbed him on our Little Round Top video. He truly is. He's a well-respected man in the area who is generous with his time and money to help preserve the battlefield and make sure our history reaches as many people as possible. Dave has an extraordinary collection of artifacts, meticulously and beautifully displayed in his home. I've had the privilege of visiting it twice and I love it. I asked Dave to come on the show with a few of his favorite artifacts (and some by my request) to share with us. There is a video version of this episode available at the 1st Lieutenant level on our Patreon account in which you can see each artifact up close. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

LBG Lewis Trott is joined by LBG Kevin Bryant in this episode, which is Kevin's first one on Addressing Gettysburg. One brigade that doesn't get much attention when discussing the Battle of Gettysburg is that of Brigadier General Edward Perry. Perry wasn't here, however. He was sick with typhoid fever. Colonel Lang commanded the briagde in Perry's absence. Lang was a graduate of the Georgia Military Institute. Perry's (Lang's) small brigade was comprised of all the Florida regiments which served with the Army of Northern Virginia at the time. It took part in the assauts of both July 2nd and 3rd advancing from the woods on Seminary Ridge and past Emmitsburg Road. Both times they were turned back by Union forces. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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 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 episode is brought to you without commercial interruption by our Patrons. Isn't it time you supported your favorite podcast that works so hard, 6 days a week to bring Gettysburg to you when you can't bring yourself to Gettysburg? Of course it is. Click here and join the party! www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg GNMP Chief-of-Interpretation Chris Gwinn sits down for an update on what interpretive programs you can expect this Summer PLUS he answers listeners' phone calls.

Our buddy Tom McMillan is back to talk about one of the Rebs in his book Gettysburg Rebels. This time, it's Henry Wentz we're covering. Imagine the irony of coming back to your hometown as part of an invading army and fighting right over your family home.

"Fix Bayonets; shoulder arms; left face; forward march!" When the order came to move on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, they were "Harper's Ferry Cowards" no more. Join us as we explore the maelstrom of battle that these men were ordered into as the Union line wavered on Cemetery Ridge. Join us on May 27 at 10am. Park in or near the Cemetery Parking lot and congregate at Zeigler's Grove. PARK WHERE LEGAL. Do NOT Park on grass. All 4 wheels must be on pavement when parallel parking. Be sure to check back at our website for updated information. https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/get-out-of-the-car-tours/

Matt, Veronica and Peach Orchard Joe sit down to reminisce about their experience covering Gettysburg College's CWI's 2022 Summer Conference in order to encourage you to join us for this year's, June 9-14. Click the link below to register. You'll love it! https://www.gettysburg.edu/civil-war-institute/summer-conference/2023-cwi-conference

Kent Masterson Brown returns to talk about his book Retreat from Gettysburg Lee, Logistics, and the Pennsylvania Campaign. If you haven't read this book, you should get a copy ASAP from our friends at For The Historian (don't forget to mention us for a discount). AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS 2005 James I. Robertson Jr. Literary Prize, The Civil War Library and Research Center2005 Bachelder-Coddington Literary Award, Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey2005 Distinguished Writing Award, Army Historical Foundation In a groundbreaking, comprehensive history of the Army of Northern Virginia's retreat from Gettysburg in July 1863, Kent Masterson Brown draws on previously untapped sources to chronicle the massive effort of General Robert E. Lee and his command as they sought to move people, equipment, and scavenged supplies through hostile territory and plan the army's next moves. Brown reveals that even though the battle of Gettysburg was a defeat for the Army of Northern Virginia, Lee's successful retreat maintained the balance of power in the eastern theater and left his army with enough forage, stores, and fresh meat to ensure its continued existence as an effective force.

Rick Schroeder, LBG, M.D., joins us to talk about John Bell Hood's arm wound suffered at Gettysburg. If you're into Civil War medicine, here's another one we think you'll love. Six Questions Lentz joined us too! Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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 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

Jim Pangburn is back to talk about Ewell's Corps on July 1. Don't worry, he'll be back to talk about what Ewell's Corps did on July 2 and 3 also. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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 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

Jared Peatman is back on the show. This time, Jared talks with Matt about the world-famous 20th Maine and helps Matt explore whether or not the story of the regiment here at Gettysburg is more myth than reality. Listen to them break it down in the full episode found at www.Patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . Don't forget that the 2nd Lieutenant level gets all audio shows released each month.

Charlie Fennell joins us to talk about the Eternal Peace Light Memorial, dedicated by FDR at the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. And for those of you who miss Eric the Producer, this is the last episode we have in the can that includes him. Enjoy! Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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 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

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Lewis Trott joins Matt to talk about "The (A?) Hero of Little Round Top", Gouverneur K. Warren's, life before, during and after the Civil War. At Gettysburg, Warren served on General George G Meade's staff as cihef engineer. He is credited with recognizing the Confederate threat to a then-unoccupied Little Round Top. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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 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

"Suddenly we were on the brink of a chasm in the railroad, since known as the 'Deep Cut'". Although they were new to Rodes' division, Daniels Brigade proved their worth on the afternoon of July 1, 1863 as the Confederate forces began to unhinge the Union line northwest of town. Join us as we examine the brigade and their actions on this deadly afternoon. MEET AT WEST END GUIDE STATION

Jeff Shaara is back to talk about his first book, Gods and Generals. We discuss how he came to pick up the banner of his father Michael and write two of the novels in the Shaara Civil War Trilogy, his process for writing and more. Like listeneing to Addressing Gettysburg? Appreciate the hard work and time that goes into releasing 72 episodes a year? Wish there were more episodes per year? We do too! That's why you should fully-join the #Gettysnerd Community by becoming a Patron. Click here. https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Matt Borders is back with the second installment of his soon-to-be-award-winning histroy of the Army of the Potomac. This installment deals with the horrendous years of 1862. Will the AoP make it to 1863 or will they lose the war? You may never know what happened if you don't listen to this episode. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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 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

Greg Elder is back for the companion episode to last week's about the BMI. Was the Army of Northern Virginia's intelligence gathering system as effective as the Army of the Potomac's? The answer just might surprise you. Or mightn't.

Well, we had a great time exploring, mingling with fellow Gettysnerds and doing a live show from the Adams County Historical Society's new museum: "Gettysburg! Beyond The Battle". Andrew Dalton, Tim Smith, Jake Borritt and Sue Boardman join Matt (and a special guest co-host) and an audience of 120 for a little taste of what you can expect to see when you visit Gettysburg! Beyond the Battle this year. We are confident that you will LOVE this place and will add it to your itinerary every time you vist Gettysburg. If "Caught In The Crossfire" doesn't scare you, then, well, I don't know what to say. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 and Friends: 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 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

Greg Elder is the chief historian for the Defense Intelligence Agency,. Professor of intelligence at Johns Hopkins and joins me to talk about the Bureau of Military Information establish by Joseph Hooker for the Army of the Potomac. Listen to the rest of this episode by being a Patron. The Second Lieutenant Level gets all episodes that come out each month. Just go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

The Adams County Historical Society opens the doors of their new museum to the public on April 15, 2023. That doesn't mean you can't see it before the masses. That's right, you can join us this Saturday for our sneak peek show where you can peruse the gallery, including the AWESOME "Caught In The Crossfire" exhibit, enjoy delicious food and be in the audience for a live recording of Addressing Gettysburg with guests Andrew Dalton, Tim Smith, Sue Boardman and Jake Borritt. Ticket sales close on Wednesday, March 15 ay 9pm EST, so make sure you go to www.addressinggettysburg.com to get your tickets NOW! Press play for more details.

Jim Pangburn is back to talk about a regiment that is becoming more popular, especially among educators. It's the 151st Pa "The Schoolteachers' Regiment". But was it comprised of mostly schoolteachers? Should it be written ast "schoolteachers", "schoolteachers'" or "schoolteacher's"? These questions and many more are explored and answered for you in this episode. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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 (formnerly 82 Cafe) 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 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

James Hessler needs no introduction. He's a well-known LBG, accomplished author, co-host of the Battle of Gettysburg Podcast, Little Bighorn nut and friend of Addressing Gettysburg. But do you know who the man behind the reputation is? Well, after this episode, you will!

Civilian Casualties at Gettysburg Most people who study the American Civil War are aware that there were some 51,000 casualties associated with the Battle of Gettysburg. But when asked the number of civilian casualties the answer is invariably "just one." And although Jennie Wade, was in fact, the only civilian killed during the actual battle, there are others who died as a direct result of the fighting. A number of other civilians were wounded, and still others were taken prisoner. Depending on how you count, there are as many as 30 civilian casualties. Join Tim Smith, for the last of this winter's Sunday lectures this year, as he discusses the story of the lesser-known civilians who were casualties of the battle. The Farnsworth House at Gettysburg is once again hosting a winter Sunday lectures series featuring local historian Timothy H. Smith. As always, the groups will meet at Sweney's Tavern, with the programs starting at 6 p.m. Food and drinks are available, before, during, and after the program with weekly specials. Parking is available in rear of the Farnworth House. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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 82 Cafe 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 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

Barbara Sanders, Gettysburg National Military Park Residents of Gettysburg and Adams County were not just passive observers of the 1863 battle. Its citizens included men who fought on both sides of the conflict, women who took in or traveled to the wounded after the battle, African Americans who dug the graves for the dead, and generations who worked to support the community from its modest time as county seat of government, to the site of a major battle, host of veterans' reunions, and creation of a National Park. Stories of its most noteworthy townspeople will illuminate this ever-changing community as a microcosm of a nation moving forward from immense conflict to create a universal symbol of freedom, sacrifice, equality and democracy. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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 82 Cafe 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 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

Daniel Vermilya, Eisenhower National Historic Site 70 Years ago, Dwight D. Eisenhower ascended to the presidency at a time of great unrest and conflict. Nowhere was that conflict greater than in the Korean peninsula, where Americans had been fighting and dying by the thousands for several years. Join Eisenhower NHS Ranger Dan Vermilya to explore Eisenhower's crusade for peace in Korea, America's forgotten war. This program will provide special Gettysburg connections to the Korean War by highlighting stories in Gettysburg National Cemetery, and will also feature the newest addition to the Eisenhower NHS museum collection, the parka that President-Elect Eisenhower wore during his visit to Korea in December 1952. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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 82 Cafe 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 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 EPISODE IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON OUR PATREON PAGE. **This episode is not intended as a means to diagnose or treat PTSD or any other condition. If you suffer from it and are in crisis, call 988; if you're not in crisis, contact the VA.** I've been wanting to do an episode about this subject since Addressing Gettysburg began. It's a subject that I've been curious about for a host of reasons that aren't relevant to this description. Finally, after years of searching, I found a few fellas to speak on the matter as it relates to the soldiers, doctors, nurses and civilians who lived through the Civil War. Joining me are LBGs Rob Abbott, Tracy Baer and Rick Schroeder along with Reverend Andy Hart. As a public service, this episode is available for free here https://www.patreon.com/posts/79159804?utm_campaign=postshare_creator and, while you're there, why not become a Patron. There's soooo much more history and entertainment on our Patreon page than anywhere else.

Christopher Oakley, Associate Professor, UNC- Asheville Associate Professor Christopher Oakley is a former Disney and DreamWorks animator who teaches Animation in New Media at University of North Carolina Asheville. Since 2013, Christopher has been leading an undergraduate research endeavor called "The Virtual Lincoln Project," in which he and his students are creating a digital photo-real Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address. His lecture Placing the Platform: Using 3D Technology to Pinpoint Lincoln at Gettysburg explores Christopher's digital research that has led him to determine where Lincoln was actually standing when he delivered the Gettysburg Address. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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 82 Cafe 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 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

Matt Atkinson, Gettysburg National Military Park Lee stands today as one of the most influential military leaders in world history. But what were his upbringing, education and experiences that molded the man? Join Ranger Matt Atkinson and explore Lee's life before the Civil War. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 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 82 Cafe 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 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

Rich Condon is a public historian from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, currently living in the South Carolina Lowcountry. In addition to his work on the Civil War Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania in the Civil War blogs, he has worked as a park ranger at Flight 93 National Memorial and currently Reconstruction Era National Historical Park.

John Hoptak, Gettysburg National Military Park On the evening of April 18, 1861, less than 72 hours after the surrender of Fort Sumter and President Abraham Lincoln's subsequent call-to-arms, the very first Northern volunteer soldiers arrived in the nation's beleaguered capital. Although long overshadowed in history by the more famous 6th Massachusetts Infantry, these soldiers composed the ranks of five companies of Pennsylvania militia who later became known as the "First Defenders." Attacked by a pro-secessionist/pro-Confederate mob in Baltimore on their journey south to Washington, these First Defenders shed some of the very first blood of what would become the country's bloodiest conflict. Included among those injured was Nicholas "Nick" Biddle, a sixty-five-year-old African American man who may have had escaped from slavery, and who now wore the uniform of one of the Pennsylvania companies. Join John Hoptak for a look at the fascinating life and story of Biddle, and the history of these lesser-known companies, their prompt response, and their place in American Civil War history. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 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 (formerly 82 Cafe) Use "HANCOCK" for 10% off your order https://www.raggededgerc.com/ HistoryFix- Use promo code "GETTYSBURG" when you sign up and receive $5 off your first year's subscription at https://www.historyfix.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 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 Brass Band Music courtesy of the Federal City Brass Band Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.com

NPS Interpretive Ranger and author, Troy Harman, came by the studio for the first time ever to talk about his latest book, "All Road Led to Gettysburg." As with most of Troy's work, "All Roads..." compels the reader to readjust his or her thinking/approach to studying the battle of Gettysburg. Just how much do roadways, railways and waterways factor into the movements of armies and the locations of the inevitable battles they fought, like the one at Gettysburg? History changes on the smallest factors, and, like "An Environmental History of the Civil War", Troy's book shows us just how much these seemingly insignificant things are far more integral to how history unfolds.