Addressing Gettysburg

Jon-Erik, curator of the Captain Espy Post at the Carnegie Library in Carnegie, Pa, invited me to speak on October 8. Seeing as how I am not an historian, nor a lecturer, I suggested he interview me because, clearly, he saw something about me intersting enough to invite me that I couldn't (and still can't) see. Being a great guy, Jon-Erik agreed and did a great job. It was a lot of fun for me and quite an honor. It was nice to meet listeners I haven't met before, see some familiar faces and gain a few new ones from it. I hope we get to do more out there. Check out the Captain Espy Post next time you're in the Pittsburgh-area. Click here LBG Chris Bagley joins us for his first time on the show to talk about the horse at Gettysburg, which just so happens to be the name of his book. Sometimes we might overlook just how important beasts of burden like horses and mules were for Civil War armies, but they were. As you might have guessed, just like other species, there are different breeds of horses suited for various uses. This is a good episode for horse-lovers or just anyone who wants to end their day knowing something they didn't wake up knowing. 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] Joining the AG Guard. 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

LBG Jasan Hileman is the newst guide to join us on Addressing Gettysburg. Also, Joe from Peach Orchard Publishing joins us for the first time as producer/engineer. When I asked Jasan to do the show I told him what I tell every guide who comes on: you can choose from a list of listener submitted topics or you can name your own. Jasan said he wanted to do a WTF Moments epiosde. Since that title is already overused, I harkened back to the days of hair gel and parachute pants and borrowed a line from the great American philosophers C&C Music Factory for this show's title. In this episode, we cover many things that leave a lot of us scratching our heads about the Gettysburg Campaign like Mr. Stuart's Wild Ride, Ewell's "inaction" on Cemetery and Culp's Hill and more. This was yet another fun episode to record and we hope you have fun (and learn a bit) listening to it. 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

This full Patreon episode is made available to you for FREE because of our Patrons who have been with us for a long time and those who joined more recently because they appreciate a subscription episode being made available to them for free. Be a hero to others who listen only to the free episodes and become a Patron today. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg and sign up todaqy. Brad Gottfried is back to talk about his latest book, "Lincoln Comes to Gettysburg." This is a quick and easy read but packed full of fascinating information about the founding of and exhumation for the National Cemetery and Lincoln's stay here. I really enjoy my conversations with Brad because they're fluid and effortless. I hope you enjoy listening to it. Get your copy at For the Historian and don't forget to get your 20% discount for being a listener. www.forthehistorian.com or 42 York Street in Gettysburg, right next to the Brafferton Inn.

Ralph Siegel is back and, this time, he's talking about Kershaw's Brigade and his theory that one decision lost the war for the South. This is an interesting episode because Ralph gives us a background into South Carolina's decades-long struggle with the Federal government before getting to the battle of Gettysburg. 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 GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg 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 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 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

Gettysburg National Military Park Superintendent Steve Sims joins us for his first appearance on Addressing Gettysburg to take our questions and those of our listeners. https://tinyurl.com/yjkk6cnn And, lastly, if you love the show, do us all (yourself included) a favor and become a Patron today ( click here https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg )

Become a Patron today and received exclusive content long before the public does, plus early access to ticketed events and discounts. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg ORIGINAL AIR-DATE September 2, 2020 on Patreon- This was a fun interview! Jari Villanueva is the director of the Federal City Brass Band/ 26th North Carolina Regimental Band. He was kind enough to send me two of their CDs last year for use in our narrative episodes. We'd been trying to coordinate our schedules for about two months now for this interview and finally made it happen. I thought it would be fun to go through the songs I chose for the narratives and, first, explain my thinking behind the choice from an artistic standpoint and then follow it up with Jari giving a history of the song. Turns out, I unwittingly chose songs that were more appropriate than I was aware of, in some cases. Jari is also "instrumental" in the popular and moving "100 Nights of Taps" here at Gettysburg National Cemetery. Check out Jari's website www.jvmusic.net

IMPORTANT!!! READ THE MEETING POINT BELOW "We….rushed at a double quick boldly forward into the mouth of hell, into the jaws of death." As Major General George Meade's army tried desperately to withstand the Confederate assault on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, one division stood out as they performed critical duty in the effort to hold the line. Join us as we sweep the Wheatfield as Brigadier General John Caldwell's men did on that deadly afternoon. MEET NO LATER THAN 9:30 IN PARKING LOT #3 AT THE VISITOR CENTER FOR CAR-POOLING AND/OR BUS PICK-UP. (WE'RE NOT SURE WHICH WAY WE'RE GOING YET). WE WILL THEN HEAD TO THE 61ST NY MONUMENT (NEAR THE CENTER OF THE WHEATFIELD) TO BEGIN THE TOUR.

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Keep your favorite history podcast going! Become a patron here: www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Author Tom Huntington joins Matt to talk about his book "Maine Roads To Gettysburg" from which we talk about the 16th, 17th and 19th Maine. Sorry, Chamberlain fans, we decided to talk about the OTHER Maine units this time, but we'll do the 20th some time soon. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain and his 20th Maine regiment made a legendary stand on Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. But Maine's role in the battle includes much more than that. Soldiers from the Pine Tree State contributed mightily during the three days of fighting. Pious general Oliver Otis Howard secured the high ground of Cemetery Ridge for the Union on the first day. Adelbert Ames--the stern taskmaster who had transformed the 20th Maine into a fighting regiment--commanded a brigade and then a division at Gettysburg. The 17th Maine fought ably in the confused and bloody action in the Wheatfield; a sea captain turned artilleryman named Freeman McGilvery cobbled together a defensive line that proved decisive on July 2; and the 19th Maine helped stop Pickett's Charge during the battle's climax. Maine soldiers had fought and died for two bloody years even before they reached Gettysburg. They had fallen on battlefields in Virginia and Maryland. They had died in front of Richmond, in the Shenandoah Valley, on the bloody fields of Antietam, in the Slaughter Pen at Fredericksburg, and in the tangled Wilderness around Chancellorsville. And the survivors kept fighting, even as they followed Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania. Maine Roads to Gettysburg tells their stories. Use your 20% discount by getting your copy at For The Historian. Just tell them you heard about them on Addressing Gettysburg. www.forthehistorian.com

We asked Garry Adelman and Tim Smith to join us for our second in-person show of 2022. This time, we set up at Camp Farnsworth, a hidden gem right off the alley behind the Farnsworth House. It's a great spot to hold a party, if you're ever in the mind to. Garry and Tim's Devil's Den book came out 25 years ago and, as can be expected with these fellas, there are funny stories, new information and general fun during the interview. But first, our wildly popular game show "Whose Line Is It Anyway But You Have To Name The Person He's Saying It To" in which Cam tries to redeem himself from his abysmal showing on our live show in February. Does one of his challengers pummel him or does he finally come out on top? Some say he's the "Rudy" of Addressing Gettysburg. And, finally, our audience members get to ask Tim and Garry their questions personally. Thank you to all of our sponsors for this episode, the Farnsworth House and our awesome listeners who bought tickets and made the night exceptionally fun! 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 This Episode's Sponsors: The Gettysburg Museum of History- www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com Ken Rich's Reluctant Witnesses Historic Town Tours- https://www.facebook.com/Reluctant-Witnesses-Historic-Town-Tour-1235978496434000 TR Historical- https://trhistorical.com/ The Badge Maker- www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com Music by: Billy Webster- 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 Colin Southfield and the Mushroom Country Band- https://www.facebook.com/ColinSouthfieldandTheMushroomCountryBand/

This episode is being released on my sister's birthday. Like me, she turned 39 again this year. While it's my 6th time, it her 4th. So, happy birthday, Karen! Had a great conversation with LBG and author Jeffrey Harding about his new book "Gettysburg's Lost Love Story: The Ill-Fated Romance of General John Reynolds and Kate Hewitt." We all know the tiniest fraction of the story about Major General John Reynolds and his secret love, Kate Hewitt. But did you know the REST of the story? No you didn't, because no one had unearthed until Jeffrey set out to write this book. BOOK DESCRIPTION: Union general John Reynolds was one of the most beloved and respected military leaders of the Civil War, yet beyond the battlefield, the captivating true story of his secret romance with Catherine "Kate" Mary Hewitt remains etched into his legacy. Clandestinely engaged before John marched off to war, the couple's love remained a secret. Kate made a poignant "last promise," a commitment to enter into a religious life if her beloved were to be killed. Tragically, Reynolds lost his life leading troops into action during the opening phases of the Battle of Gettysburg. Within days Kate was embraced by the Reynolds family and soon began to honor her promise of a religious life. Yet a few years later she seemed to disappear. Author Jeffrey J. Harding unveils new findings on Kate's life before and after John's death as he recounts Gettysburg's saga of star-crossed love. Get a hold of your copy at www.forthehistorian.com or by stopping in or calling (717) 685-5207. Don't forget to mention us to receive your 20% discount.

"I was at once ordered to throw my whole corps to that point and hold it at all hazards." Perhaps no other Union Corps commander is more invisible at Gettysburg than Major General George Sykes. Along with another more notable Corps Commander, he has no monument. But he did lead a Corps onto the field and this Corps provided valuable contributions towards the Union victory. Join us as we examine the efforts of his men and analyze why the Union 5th Corps isn't as celebrated as others are. Help keep these tours free to the public and become a Patron today! www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

LBG extraordinaire Charlie Fennell drops by to talk about the fight between Willard's Brigade and Barksdale's brigade in the Codori Thicket and beyond. Barksdale gets shot up, Willard loses his head. Whose brigade came out on top? Press play to find out. 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 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 by: "Garryowen" by Billy Webster Kevin MacLeod- www.incompetech.com and possibly... 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

We are very excited to do a feed swap with the History Daily podcast. In this upload you will hear two of their episodes: The Battle of Gettysburg Begins and The Gettysburg Address. The Battle of Gettysburg Begins July 1, 1863. Confederate troops engage with Union troops outside of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, setting off one of the bloodiest and most important battles of the American Civil War. The Gettysburg Address November 19, 1863. In the midst of a bloody Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln delivers one of the most famous speeches in American History. From History Daily: "On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened 'on this day' in history. Whether it's to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day "that will live in infamy," or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time. So if you're stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic. A co-production from award-winning podcasters Airship and Noiser."

Join LBG Jessie Wheedleton as she takes us on a trip around the batteries positioned on the Union right at Gettysburg. From Powers' Hill to East Cemetery Hill, the heights on this portion of the Union line bristled with cannon. 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 GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg 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 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 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 Royalty-free music used in commercials by Kevin MacLeod https://www.incompetech.com

This full Patreon episode is brought to you for free and without commercial interruption by our Patrons. Wouldn't you like to be a part of a community committed to spreading the word about the Battle of Gettysburg? Why complain that no one knows history anymore when you can be a part of one of the solutions? Join your fellow #gettysnerds today! www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg When thinking about the Civil War or the Gettysburg Campaign in particular, some people might not consider Pittsburgh, Pa to have anything more to do with it than manufacturing for the war effort. But that's not true. Did you know there are fortifications around the city from the Civil War? There are. Did you know that Pittsburgh isn't so far from West Virginia, which was still Virginia for a good portion of the war? Well, Rich Condon from Civil War Pittsburgh sat down with me to let you in on this little secret. Rich Condon is a public historian based out of Pittsburgh, although he began his career as a battlefield guide in Franklin, Tennessee. For nine years he has worked with a multitude of sites and organizations, including The Battle of Franklin Trust, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and Flight 93 National Memorial. Rich is a contributing writer for the Pennsylvania in the Civil War blog, and director of Civil War Pittsburgh – an organization focused on education and preservation regarding Western Pennsylvania's role in the American Civil War.

"Being thus threatened from two directions, I determined to attack…" As July 1, 1863 gained in notoriety with each passing hour, one Confederate Division at the center of the action in the afternoon was that of Major General Robert Rodes. Join us as we examine the arrival and then deployment of this veteran Confederate Division as the fight General Robert E. Lee didn't want reached the point of no return. Help keep these tours free and become a Patron! www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Back by popular demand, historian and co-host of the History Things Podcast Matt Borders, joins us to talk about the history of the Army of the Potomac. This episode covers the year 1861. For those of us who have had our heads buried in books about the Battle of Gettysburg, we might find ourselves surprised at how different the organization of the AoP was. It helps us better understand how the army seemed to pull itself together just in time for Gettysburg, but like with anything, nothing happens over night. This special episode is brought to you without commercial by our Patrons over at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Please support the show by joining us at Patreon. 2nd Lieutenant level and above gets all content produced exclusively for our Patrons.

Join us on August 20, 2022 for a full day of nerdiness and fun. Start your day with one of our popular Get Out of the Car tours led by LBG Lewis Trott. August's tour will focus on Rodes' Division on July 1. Then, enjoy your day as you wish, but be sure to join us for dinner and a show at 6pm. Your ticket includes food and one free drink (cash bar after that), great folks and a live recording of an episode of Addressing Gettysburg featuring a game show, Tim Smith and Garry Adelman and your questions. We sold out of our first batch of tickets so we've raised the limit, but only by 25! So don't delay!! Looking forward to meeting you! To get your tickets click here!

Ever have one of those Saturday nights when you go to a restaurant for a friend's birthday and meet someone you "know of" who also knows of you and then you have a fun conversation which makes you decides to invite that person on your podcast because you thought your audience would find him interesting? Of course you have. Who hasn't had that experience? Mike Barycki is a co-founder of the very popular T-shirt brand Civil War Tees and a very witty, funny and interesting fella. If you aren't aware of of his company, you should be. Check them out

Recorded in the Spangler Barn, author Ron Kirkwood joins LBGs Rick Shroeder, Fran Feyock and Matt to talk about the putrid, bloody, gory, fly-infested, stench-drenched, rained-out aftermath of the battle from a medical perspective. If you're interested in Civil War Medicine, you don't want to skip this episode! GettysBike Tours is celebrated it's 18th year on June 30 and they appreciate your listening to Addressing Gettysburg. As a reward, you can get 15% off your tour when you call 717-752-7752 to book a tour today. (Discount does not apply to rentals-only.)

This episode is brought to you without commercial interruption by our Patreon account. Becoming a Patron enables you to join our growing community of #Gettysnerds, gives you access to special episodes and information before the general public and, most importanly, helps keep everything going. Please consider becoming one today. https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Bob Steenstra and Deb Novotny join us to discuss Day 3 of the Battle of Gettysburg. This year we focus a bit more on the actions on Culp's Hill, but don't worry, we still included Pickett's Charge.

Our buddy, LBG Mike Rupert, joins us on the Rose Farm to talk about the fighting on July 2, 1863. We cover Longstreet's Assault on the Union left and a little bit of the fighting on Culp's Hill during the Battle of Gettysburg. GettysBike Tours is celebrated it's 18th year on June 30 and they appreciate your listening to Addressing Gettysburg. As a reward, you can get 15% off your tour when you call 717-752-7752 to book a tour today. (Discount does not apply to rentals-only.)

This episode is brought to you without commercial interruption by our Patreon account. Becoming a Patron enables you to join our growing community of #Gettysnerds, gives you access to special episodes and information before the general public and, most importanly, helps keep everything going. Please consider becoming one today. https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Jim Hessler and Eric "The Blade" Lindblade join us for an overview of the actions on July 1, 1863, the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. We set the stage with the situation on June 30 and take you all the way to Major General Winfield Scott Hancock's arrival on the field on the night of July 1. Jim and Eric host their own show called The Battle of Gettysburg Podcast.

Wendy Allen is a local artist who is known for painting pictures of Abraham Lincoln in various artistic styles. You may have heard her Winter Lecture on our free feed. I was so moved by it that I immediately invited her to come on the show and she accepted without hesitation. Originally, we were thinking about meeting the next day until we realized the forecast said it would be 70 degrees. I, for one, wanted to be out on the battlefield, which I was able to accomplish. Wendy also spearheads the 100 Nights of Taps program. Check out her work at www.lincolnintoart.com or stop by her gallery next time you're in town and see it up close. The address is 329 Baltimore St. Make sure you call ahead to find out if it's open. 717-398-2561 Help keep us going. Become a Patron today and hear episodes like this long before the general public does! https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

LBG Mike Rupert joins us for his first Ask A Gettysburg Guide. In this episode, we cover the fighting at the Bliss Farm. The Bliss Farm no longer stands in GNMP, but its ruins are still there between the Union and Confederate lines near the Bryan Farm and the modern day Colt Park neighborhood. In this episode we talk about the see-saw struggles for the property and the inevitable burning of the buildings. Support the Show by: Booking a tour with an LBG from the show! Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here Donating directly via PayPal- Click here Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg Gettysburg: A Nation Divided. Available in your phone's App Store The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides Seminary Ridge Museum For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online) The Badgemaker Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Civil War Trails Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show. Music by: "Garryowen" by Billy Webster Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is campchasefifesanddrums.org California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand

Narrative Episodes 1 and 2 have been strung together into one, LONG, episode to commemorate the 159th anniversary of the march to Gettysburg. It covers Robert E. Lee's first attempt at an invasion of northern territory, which culminated in the Battle of Antietam, through the Battle of Fredericksburg, the change in command of the Army of the Potomac, the Battle of Chancellorsville, Stonewall Jackson's death, Lee's withdrawal from the Rappanahannock, the Battle of Brandy Station, Hooker's resignation, Meade taking command, the civilian experience in Gettysburg, 2nd Winchester, the Army of Northern Virginia's unimpeded excursions around Pennsylvania, the Battle of Hanover and Buford's deployment of his cavalry division on June 30, 1863. Music by: Sarah Larsen and Danny Stewart Dusty Lee Elmer Cody Tinnin The California Consolidated Drum Band The Federal City Brass Band Copyright 2020; All rights reserved.

"Major….Tell my father I died with my face to the enemy" As the afternoon wore on and the Confederate attack rolled northward, there was perhaps no closer contest during the three days of battle than that on East Cemetery Hill during the evening hours of July 2, 1863. Join us as we explore this crucial area not often walked. PARK AT GETTYSBURG TOUR CENTER AT 778 BALTIMORE STREET. TOUR MEETS AND BEGINS AT HOWARD STATUE.

Charlie Fennell joins us to talk about a rarely discussed unit: Berdan's Sharpshooters, the 1st and 2nd United States Sharpshooters and what an interesting bunch of fellas to talk about. Support the Show by: Booking a tour with an LBG from the show! Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here Donating directly via PayPal- Click here Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg Gettysburg: A Nation Divided. Available in your phone's App Store The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides Seminary Ridge Museum For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online) The Badgemaker Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Civil War Trails Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show. Music by: "Garryowen" by Billy Webster Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is campchasefifesanddrums.org California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand

Caroline Janney, author of the new book from UNC Press, "Ends of War", was kind enough to join us to talk about how many different ways the war ended for Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. It wasn't as cut and dry as we like to think it was. You can find her book and others HERE

LBGs Lewis Trott and Chris Army stopped by the studio to share their top 5 choices for Gettysburg books/resources. If you're a serious student of the battle, or you're studying for the guide exam when they offer it in 2098, you need to listen to this episode. Perhaps you're familiar with some of the resources, perhaps not. Pressing play is the only way to find out. Support the Show by: Booking a tour with an LBG from the show! Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here Donating directly via PayPal- Click here Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg Gettysburg: A Nation Divided. Available in your phone's App Store The Heritage Depot For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online) The Badgemaker Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Civil War Trails Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show. Music by: "Garryowen" by Billy Webster Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is campchasefifesanddrums.org California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand

ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE JANUARY 11, 2021 ON PATREON. And speaking of Patreon, did you know that 8 out of 10 doctors in Northern Ireland agree that the best preventative measure you can take for good health include diet, exercise and becoming a Patron of Addressing Gettysburg? Of course you didn't know that. I just made it up and, while it may not be scientifically true, we all know it to be true. It's just that no one has been able to prove it in a study yet. So, help the scientists gather data for our health. Join today https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg While with the Park Service, Scott Hartwig wrote an essay entitled "High Water Mark Heroes, Myth and Memory." It covers the piece of ground that includes landmarks such as "The Angle" and "The Copse of Trees" and answers some questions about just where Pickett's and Pettigrew's divisions were heading on July 3, 1863. Was their objective the Copse of Trees or Zeigler's Grove? What about Cemetery Hill? Scott joins us to dispell the myths that have popped up over the years since the battle of Gettysburg. There's a lot more detail in the article and we recommend you read it before you listen. http://npshistory.com/series/symposia/gettysburg_seminars/12/essay2.pdf

Eric Lindblade is a Licesned Battlefield Guide and cohost of the Battle of Gettysburg Podcast with Jim Hessler. For many years, Eric has been researching and writing a book on the 26th North Carolina. So, who else would we get to talk about them? The 26th joined the Battle of Gettysburg with over 800 men and officers. By the time the battle was over, they left the field with just a few hundred fit for duty. Support the Show by: Booking a tour with an LBG from the show! Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here Donating directly via PayPal- Click here Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg Gettysburg: A Nation Divided. Available in your phone's App Store The Heritage Depot For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online) The Badgemaker Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Civil War Trails Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show.

ACHTUNG! The date for this tour is May 28. This episode was recorded in January, prior to learning that Tim and Garry decided to do their tour on May 21st. We just can't compete with them, even with a free tour to offer, so we changed the date to May 28. AGAIN, that's May 28. The 28th of May. 28/5/22 or 5/28/22. Always check the link below for the correct date of all tours. "To stop was destruction. To retreat was disaster. To go forward was orders." July 1, 1863 proved to be a deadly day for both armies at Gettysburg, and despite the apparent defeat inflicted on the Union Army, their ability to inflict their own brand of punishment on Confederate units would later prove crucial in subsequent days. Join us as we walk in the path of one of those unit's, the brigade of Colonel Abner Perrin, as they attacked the last Union line northwest of Gettysburg that afternoon. It's FREE! Please register here PARK ALONG REYNOLDS AVE OR AT WEST END GUIDE STATION. TOUR BEGINS AT THE STATION.

"Keep up the good work!" is what we hear from you almost daily. The best way to ensure that happens (and to hear shows like this one in a timely manner) is to become a patron here https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg ands we thank you in advance. One of my favorite Gettysburg books is Noah Andre Trudeau's "Gettysburg: A Testing of Courage." His writing style really made the story of the battle come alive and flow for me when I first read it in 2004. About a year ago, friend of the show, Steve Phan, mentioned that he knows author Noah Andre Trudeau. Finally, I decided to ask Steve to put us in touch so I could interview him. What an enjoyable time I had talking with Noah about writing history books. He's a very friendly man with a good sense of humor that comes through in this interview. I hope you enjoy. If you haven't read A Testing of Courage, it's available at www.addressinggettysburg.com/books

LBG Jim Pangburn is back to talk about one of his favorite subjects: George G. Meade and what a great job he did at Gettysburg and during the retreat, despite the cirumstances he was faced with upon taking command. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here Donating directly via PayPal- Click here Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg Gettysburg: A Nation Divided. Available in your phone's App Store The Heritage Depot For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online) The Badgemaker Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Civil War Trails Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show.

Free stuff is great! Ain't it? But it costs someone something. So, thank that someone for providing three years of solid, consistently-released content. Become a Patron today! Then you can hear these when they're new and MORE! https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Kent Masterson Brown talks with Matt about his latest book "Meade at Gettysburg: A Study In Command." Kent is a very easy person to talk to and we think you'll enjoy this episode. Description: "Although he took command of the Army of the Potomac only three days before the first shots were fired at Gettysburg, Union general George G. Meade guided his forces to victory in the Civil War's most pivotal battle. Commentators often dismiss Meade when discussing the great leaders of the Civil War. But in this long-anticipated book, Kent Masterson Brown draws on an expansive archive to reappraise Meade's leadership during the Battle of Gettysburg. Using Meade's published and unpublished papers alongside diaries, letters, and memoirs of fellow officers and enlisted men, Brown highlights how Meade's rapid advance of the army to Gettysburg on July 1, his tactical control and coordination of the army in the desperate fighting on July 2, and his determination to hold his positions on July 3 insured victory. Brown argues that supply deficiencies, brought about by the army's unexpected need to advance to Gettysburg, were crippling. In spite of that, Meade pursued Lee's retreating army rapidly, and his decision not to blindly attack Lee's formidable defenses near Williamsport on July 13 was entirely correct in spite of subsequent harsh criticism. Combining compelling narrative with incisive analysis, this finely rendered work of military history deepens our understanding of the Army of the Potomac as well as the machinations of the Gettysburg Campaign, restoring Meade to his rightful place in the Gettysburg narrative." Get your copy of Kent's book here: https://amzn.to/3pqzh30

Did you know that Gettysburg also has Licensed Town Guides? Well, they do! This episode is the first of, hopefully, many that feature a guide from the town and a subject pertaining to the history of the town of Gettysburg. Ted Hirt is the first of this guide force to join us. In this episode, we talk about a general history of the town. Don't forget that if you want to have your questions included in the show, you need to be a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . Be sure you read the descriptions of each tier! Support the Show by: Booking a tour with an LBG from the show! Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here Donating directly via PayPal- Click here Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg Gettysburg: A Nation Divided. Available in your phone's App Store The Heritage Depot For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online) The Badgemaker Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Civil War Trails Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show.

David Martin, author of the fantastic Gettysburg, July 1 joined us on the phone for his first of many-to-come interviews about one of his books. Since Matt is working on the July 1 narrative, he selfishly decided to have him on to talk about the writing of this book and the day itself. This book also appears on the reading list for aspiring licensed battlefield guides. Grab yourself a copy today by clicking here. You won't be disappointed.

It's that time of year! The #GetOutOfTheCar2022 season begins on April 9. Be sure you check the schedule here as we weren't able to stick to our tried and true 3rd Saturday of the month because of larger entities doing something on or around those Saturdays. April is the first one of those. We just can't compete with Jesus Christ. Also, May. Garry and Tim are doing a tour and forgot to consult with us before choosing that date [playful wink]. LBG Lewis Trott is back with an action-packed season of FREE tours for your enjoyment and education. April's is Kershaw's Brigade. "I was directed to commence the attack as soon as General Hood became engaged……Beyond the morass was a stony hill….." In an attack that was part of one of the most back and forth affairs on the field, one Confederate Brigade was at the center of the fight. Join us as we trace the approach to the Wheatfield in the footsteps of Brigadier General Joseph Kershaw's Confederate Brigade on the afternoon of July 2, 1863 and then explore the attack that transpired.

YOU: Oh wow! Matt just interviewed these guys. Glad I'm catching it fresh. REALITY: Sorry, bub, but this is over a year old. Patrons got it fresh. That's right. Being a patron helps keep this show going. Because we believe you should get something back for your financial support, we give patrons over a certain tier, episodes created especially for them. Plus, they know what's going on before you do; they get early access to some special episodes; they know before the general public when tickets for our events go on sale and MORE! Please consider helping us eat! https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg ORIGINAL AIRDATE 11.23.2021 I really enjoyed this interview with Colonels McCausland and Vossler about their new book "Battle Tested!" In this interview we focused on chapters 2 and 12 about Brigadier General John Buford's and Abraham Lincoln's (respectively) leadership skills and qualities. You can get your copy of the book by clicking here . You'll be hearing a lot more from these gentlemen on Addressing Gettysburg. From the Diamond6 wesbite: JEFF MCCAUSLAND, FOUNDER & CEO Since 2000, both domestic and internationally, Dr. McCausland has conducted numerous executive leadership development workshops and consulted for leaders in public education, US government institutions, non-profit organizations, and corporations. Dr. McCausland is a retired Colonel from the U.S. Army and former Dean of Academics at the U.S. Army War College. He is a Visiting Professor of National Security at Dickinson College. During his military career Dr. McCausland served in a variety of command and staff positions both in the United States and Europe during the Kosovo crisis and Operations Desert Shield and Storm. He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger schools, and the Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. He holds both a Masters and Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. Dr. McCausland is the co-author of Battle Tested! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st Century Leaders, available September 1, 2020. COL. TOM VOSSLER (RET.) | AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN Colonel Tom Vossler, U.S. Army (Ret.) served in the U.S. Army from 1968 thru 1998. He commanded an infantry platoon in the Vietnam War and a Mechanized Infantry Battalion Task Force in Germany prior to the fall of the Berlin Wall / Soviet regime. His military education includes graduation from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College. Tom taught military history, strategy and leadership at the U.S. Army War College and he is a former director of the U.S. Army Military History Institute at Carlisle Barracks, PA. Tom is the co-author of A Field Guide to Gettysburg and A Field Guide to Antietam. His latest book, co-authored with Jeff McCausland, Battle Tested! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st Century Leaders is available September 1, 2020. ***This episode was made available for free to the public to help Tom and Jeff promote their book. If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more from Addressing Gettysburg, please consider becoming a Patron and support our continued efforts to bring Gettysburg to the World.***

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 (Lelan, 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.

Well, the GNMP Winter Lecture Series has come to an end with this lecture. We hope you enjoyed the 2022 lectures over the last few months and, if you appreciate our efforts to bring Gettysburg to you when you can't bring yourself to Gettysburg, please consider becoming a Patron. You can join monthly or annually. Annual members get a discount. https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Jared Frederick, Pennsylvania State University – Altoona Once partially concealed by numerous postwar additions, the Civil War era homestead of Gettysburg blacksmith James Warfield and his family now stands revived to its 1860s appearance along the Millerstown Road. Rehabilitation efforts yielded as many questions as answers. Who were the Warfields? How did they and fellow African American families cope with Confederate invasion? What role did they and descendants play in the Gettysburg community? Finally, how might this historic property convey broader understandings of Civil War America and beyond? Join historian Jared Frederick for this in-depth look chronicling the complexity and courage of Gettysburg's civilian wartime experience.

As the Winter winds down and Spring can be heard around the bend, we would like to thank those of you who have shown your appreciation by becoming a Patron. And we hope that, over time, we will see your name on our roster sheet over at https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Matthew Atkinson, Gettysburg National Military Park In 1862, the Union Navy suffered a crushing defeat against the CSS Virginia ironclad ram. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton turned to Charles Ellet to develop a Ram Fleet to counter the Confederate's technological advances. Along with his son and brother, the Ellet family helped turn the tide on the Mississippi River for the Union and had a few adventures at the same time! PRODUCER'S NOTE: The audio in this is a bit echoey. This is because the microphone was set up on the podium, but the speaker did not speak from the podium as planned. Once he started, I could not interrupt and tell him to move to the microphone. At points you will hear him more clearly as he goes back to the podium to read something. This is the beauty of documenting a moment, rather than producing a moment.

Want more Gettysburg? https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Tim Smith talks about one of those most famous brigades of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War: The Iron Brigade, made up of the 2nd, 6th, 7th Wisconsin, the 19th Indiana and the 24th Michigan from Sweney's Tavern at the Farnsworth House.

Want more Gettysburg? https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Christopher Gwinn, Gettysburg National Military Park William Robbins served within the ranks of the 4th Alabama Infantry and participated in the fighting at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. Over thirty years later he returned to the battlefield, this time as a commissioner of the newly created Gettysburg National Military Park. More than almost any other Confederate veteran, Robbins would shape how Americans remembered the battle, specifically the role of the Army of Northern Virginia.

Troy Harman, Gettysburg National Military Park (click link above to view program on our YouTube channel) We'll spare you the long pitch this time: https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Troy Harman, Gettysburg National Military Park The order "if practicable" was given by both General Meade and Lee several times during the Gettysburg Campaign, each time leading to profound outcomes, involving actions or inactions at Cemetery Hill, Little Round Top, and more. It is amazing how the power of words can change the course of history. Join Ranger Harman for an intriguing discussion on how generals interpreted the same words differently to adapt to their situation.

We don't normally post the audio for AG TODAY on this feed for the sake of the history purists out there who can't handle the slightest variation from what they're used to. ;-) But we have some announcements that we made on AG TODAY (where all show news, listener emails, listener phone calls and more can be found) and we want to make sure you hear them. - Matt A lot has happened over the last three days that I don't really remember what exactly we talked about except BIG NEWS regarding a studio. And more, of course. LANGUAGE WARNING

Brrrrr....It's so COLD outside these days. Right? I mean, what, is it Winter or somethin'? You stay in the warmth of your hearth and home and let Addressing Gettysburg bring Gettysburg to you as you save your energy and pennies for your trip to Gettysburg during the months that are conducive to human beings being outdoors. And while you do that, siphon some of those pennies to help support those who are willing to freeze in order to go and record these lectures. And what's most exciting for you is that there are two episodes on our Patreon with Dr. Titus where we explore some of the thigs mentioned in this lecture in more depth. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Angela Atkinson, Gettysburg National Military Park For many of us the battlefield and its features are ingrained in memory, and we have a hard time seeing this landscape as anything other than Gettysburg National Military Park. But how did the park, and all its infrastructure, truly come together under the management of the federal government? Join Supervisory Park Ranger Angie Atkinson as she delves into this important era in battlefield creation and looks at how many of these things came to be.

Brrrrr....It's so COLD outside these days. Right? I mean, what, is it Winter or somethin'? You stay in the warmth of your hearth and home and let Addressing Gettysburg bring Gettysburg to you as you save your energy and pennies for your trip to Gettysburg during the months that are conducive to human beings being outdoors. And while you do that, siphon some of those pennies to help support those who are willing to freeze in order to go and record these lectures. And what's most exciting for you is that there are two episodes on our Patreon with Dr. Titus where we explore some of the thigs mentioned in this lecture in more depth. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Superintendent Ernie Price, Camp Nelson National Monument Established as a supply depot and hospital during the Civil War for the U.S. Army, Camp Nelson became a large recruitment and training center for African American soldiers (USCTs), and a refugee camp for their wives and children. Thousands of enslaved people escaped to this site with the hope of securing freedom and ultimately controlling their futures by aiding in the destruction of slavery. Join Superintendent Ernie Price for an exploration of this brand-new unit of the National Park Service.