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Battle of Gettysburg 159th Anniversary on the Ridge

July 1, 2022

9:30 a.m. – Buford Meets Reynolds (Real-Time Program)

Though it is one of the most famous conversations between two officers at Gettysburg, many questions linger about the conference between United States generals John Buford and John Reynolds on the morning of July 1, 1863. Explore where the meeting might have happened, what was discussed, and how eyewitness accounts vary. Approximately 30 minutes. Meet on the west side of the Museum. Chair recommended.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Lee’s Headquarters Open House

Join Museum staff at the historic home of Mary Thompson, open in conjunction with the American Battlefield Trust. On-site interpreters are ready to answer questions and tell the story of this crucial ground, which witnessed deadly fighting on July 1, 1863, and subsequently served as the headquarters for Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. Meet at 401 Buford Ave. (Route 30), 0.2 miles north of Seminary Ridge Museum.

10:30 a.m. – Creating the Seminary Hospital (Real-Time Program)

Soon after the arrival of United States infantry, Dr. George New, surgeon-in-chief of the First Division, First Corps, established Gettysburg’s first field hospital at the Lutheran Seminary. Discover its first patients, medical decision-making processes, and the origins of what became one of Gettysburg’s largest and longest-serving hospitals. Approximately 30 minutes. Meet on the west side of the Museum. Chair recommended.

11:30 a.m. – Building the Seminary Barricade (Real-Time Program)

At about noon on July 1, 1863, First Corps commander Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday instructed United States infantry to construct a “barricade of rails” along Seminary Ridge as “a precautionary measure,” in the event of a Confederate attack. Hear firsthand accounts from soldiers who built—and later defended—the iconic wooden breastwork. Approximately 30 minutes. Meet on the west side of the Museum. Chair recommended.

12:30 p.m. – The Signal Corps on Seminary Ridge (Real-Time Program)

Until early afternoon on July 1, 1863, Lt. Aaron Jerome represented the First Cavalry Division as a U.S. Signal Corps officer in the Cupola of the Lutheran Seminary, armed with a spyglass and a directive to look for the Confederate approach and Federal reinforcements. Examine the role of Jerome and other signalmen on Seminary Ridge. Approximately 30 minutes. Meet on the west side of the Museum. Chair recommended.

3 p.m. – The Final Attack: July 1, 1863 (Walking Tour)

Join a guide for a half-mile walking tour of the first day’s fighting, with a specific focus on the importance of the Seminary grounds to the battle. Learn about the United States army’s defensive action, how the Confederates overcame the position, and how the fighting on July 1 set up the action for the next two days and the remainder of the battle. Approximately 60 minutes. Meet on the west side of the Museum.

4:30 p.m. – U.S. Artillery on Seminary Ridge (Walking Tour)

During the Confederate army’s final attack on Seminary Ridge, more than 20 United States cannons occupied these grounds—one of the highest concentrations of artillery anywhere on the Gettysburg battlefield. Discover the guns used here, the cannoneers who manned them, and the destruction wrought in their wake on the afternoon of July 1, 1863. Approximately 60 minutes. Meet on the west side of the Museum.

6:30 p.m. – The Seminary on the Silver Screen: Seminary Ridge in Gettysburg (Walking Tour)

Filmed in 1992 and released in 1993, director Ronald Maxwell and the cast and crew of the film Gettysburg utilized many real-world locations where the battle happened in 1863. Walk the Seminary grounds where several influential moments were filmed, including sites where actors Sam Elliott and John Rothman portrayed John Buford and John Reynolds. Approximately 60 minutes. Meet on the west side of the Museum.

8 p.m. – Outdoor Screening of the Film Gettysburg (1993)

Few historical or artistic works have been as influential in telling the story of America’s bloodiest battle as Ronald Maxwell’s Gettysburg. Join us for a nighttime screening on the lawn of United Lutheran Seminary, the setting for some of the film’s most famous scenes. Movie Runtime: 4 hours, 31 minutes. Meet at Hill-Unger Performance Pavilion, near the intersection of Springs Avenue and Seminary Ridge. Chair recommended.

Details

Date:
July 1, 2022

Venue

Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center
111 Seminary Ridge
Gettysburg, PA 17325 United States
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Phone:
717-339-1300
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