Join Larry Korczyk, LBG for a talk covering the desperate fighting between a division of Union soldiers from the Eleventh Corps under the command of General Francis Channing Barlow and a division of Confederate soldiers under the command of General Jubal Early. The fight will occur on the afternoon of July 1 and result in
Carolyn Ivanoff will discuss her recent book on the 17th Connecticut Infantry and the first-hand accounts that make the regiment’s story at Gettysburg come to life. This is a free, non-ticketed event and will be held in the Battlefield Overlook Event Center.
Learn about the local children who witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg up close. Through rare letters, diaries, and manuscripts preserved by the Adams County Historical Society, Sue Boardman and Abbie Hoffman weave together a unique story that is fascinating for all ages. This is a free, non-ticketed public program that will be held in the
Confederation of Union Generals Civil War Living History Encampment for the Gettysburg 160th Anniversary in Unity Park on Saturday July 1st and Sunday July 2nd. Join in for free first person living history programs every 30 minutes 11am-8:30pm both days. Hear from the people who lived the Civil War and immerse yourself in history!
ACHS is the repository for the most extensive collection of civilian accounts of the Battle of Gettysburg in existence. Join ACHS Historian Tim Smith as he discusses how the collection came to be and how it can be utilized to enhance future historical interpretations of the battle. Tickets are now available at: https://tinyurl.com/54baz3py Tickets are $10/members
Join Gene Barr for a special presentation on his book "A Civil War Captain and His Lady: Love, Courtship, and Combat from Fort Donelson through the Vicksburg Campaign." Hear the story of Josiah Moore, the captain of CO. F, 17th Illinois, and Jennie Lindsay, a woman from one of Peoria's most prominent families. Three years
Because of the famous battle that occurred here, Gettysburg and its surrounding is one of the best documented areas in terms of 19th century cartography. Join ACHS Historian Tim Smith as he examines the early maps of Gettysburg and Adams County. Tickets are now available at: https://tinyurl.com/mr36k7vn. Tickets are $10/members and $25/non-members. Please note that a
From canteens and belt buckles to bullets and artillery shells, authentic objects found in and around Gettysburg form the backbone of this hands-on program. Wearing white gloves, participants will have the opportunity to handle original Civil War artifacts and learn about the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg, including how area residents faced the dangers