Tracy Baer stops by to talk about a fascinating, yet, rarely discussed aspect of the Gettysburg Campaign: the Army of Northern Virginia's wagon train during the retreat. The common information is that the train stretched 17 miles, but Tracy makes a good case as to why it was most likely much longer. 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! Donate directly via PayPal Click here Supporti...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Originally released on Jan 26, 2020, this Patreon episode, provided o you free and in its entirety, features Dr Jill Titus, Associate Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. Dr Jill and Matt sat down to talk about the Centennial Celebrations of the Battle of Gettysburg. It's quite an interesting conversation about a very turbulent time in our history and much of what subsequent generations have been taught about the battle, stems from those days. Dr. Titus's book is available ...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 4
"Why Gettysburg" is a question that I love to ask people. It elicits so many unique answers. Once a year, or so, we ask our Patrons to send in their answers to these questions and we love hearing what they have to say. Just another perk of being a Patron. Become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/AddressingGettysburg Explore our website for books, our blog and more! https://www.addressinggettysburg.com
Aug 23, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 3
While we build up our recording vault, we're releasing some bonus material through the month of August. Here is the audio from a live call-in show we did when we hijacked The History Underground's YouTube Channel. JD from the Underground joined us along with Erik Dorr, owner of the BEST museum in the world, the Gettysburg Museum of History. 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 Donat...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 4Ep. 3
NOTE- Beginning with this episode, Addressing Gettysburg will release two old Patreon episodes a month, in their entirety, FOR FREE. It won't be all Patreon episodes and it won't be any recent ones. Why are we doing this? Because we need your support to make more! Therefore, we're doing away with 15 minute previews. What's unique about our Patreon feed is that you're actually get something in return like interviews with authors, historians, actors from the movie Gettysburg and more. Depending on...
Aug 09, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 2
WE'RE BACK FROM BREAK! Author Michael Eisenhut came by the studio to talk about his first published novel about two brothers in the Iron Brigade at Gettysburg. Mike's a fun guy to talk to and we enjoyed talking to him about the process of writing historical fiction. "Brothers of War, The Iron Brigade at Gettysburg is a historical novel taking place during the American Civil War. Meticulously researched, the story is based on actual brothers and their squad who fought as members of the famed Iron...
Aug 02, 2021•15 min
You asked. You begged. We waited for the right time and that time is nigh. Garry Adelman joins us for the first of what we hope is many times to discuss Little Round Top. We try to put LRT in its true importance in the Battle of Gettysburg. Did the Union Army and perhaps the Union itself hinge on one little regiment of barely-tested Mainers? Did the fighting for Little Round Top end when Joshua Chamberlain and the 20th Maine finished mopping the floor with the Alabama boys? What was behind Littl...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 1
“Farnsworth, if you don’t charge that battery, I will” On Day 3 of the Battle of Gettysburg, as the Confederates made their way back towards Seminary Ridge after failing to breach the Union line, the armies had not seen the last of combat before nightfall. Ordered by his commander, Hugh Judson "Kill-Cavalry_ Kilpatrick, Elon Farnsworth led his own fatal charge against the Confederates, although of a very different nature than that of General Pickett. Join us as we examine this action and some of...
Jul 12, 2021•10 min
On July 3, 2021, Matt Atkinson led a Battlewalk from the Virginia Memorial across the field of Pickett's Charge to the Union position at The Angle. Many were surprised to see Matt's special guest, actor Stephen Lang, who played General George E. Pickett in the movie Gettysburg. Mr Lang has been a very generous supporter of the Gettysburg Foundation and GNMP. Word is that he postponed his departure for home just to make this appearance.
Jul 05, 2021•2 hr 53 min
Matt Sheads, the unofficial "Mayor of Gettysburg" and fan of Cam and Six Questions Lentz, dropped by the studio to tell us about his grandfather, Colonel Jacob Sheads. The colonel never missed a day of school, went into the service, worked for the park service; became a Licensed Battlefield Guide, a teacher and, eventually, grandfather to our friend Matt. Matt joins us in this episode to take a fun stroll down [his] memory lane so we (and you) can get an idea of what this local legend was like. ...
Jul 05, 2021•15 min
Matt Borders is back to tell us about what celebrating the Fourth of July was like during the Civil War. Matt is an author, seasonal NPS Ranger at Monocacy and one of the hosts of the History Things Podcast. Support the Show by: Booking a tour with an LBG from the show- Click here! Becoming a Patron- Click here Grabbing some merch- Click here Getting a book- Click here! Donate directly via PayPal- Click here Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book yo...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Season 3Ep. 14
On this 158th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg podcast, we sat down on Sach's Covered Bridge with Licensed Battlefield Guide Jim Pangburn to discuss what happened after the fighting ended on July 3, 1863 and where the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac went. Plus, what condition were they in? Did George Meade really have Lee in his grasp and let him go? Was the virtually unused XI Corps really able to make the difference? Press play and find out. Support the show by sup...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 13
This 158th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg Special Podcast Episode features our pal, LBG Charlie Fennell and newcomer-to-the-show, LBG John Krepps. While last year's anniversary of July 3, 1863 focused a bit more on Pickett's Charge, this year's focuses more on Culp's Hill. Support the show by supporting this episode's sponsor, which is... OUR MERCH STORE featuring the new and already-popular Tim Smith "Cool!" design. Click here!...
Jul 03, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Season 3Ep. 13
On this Battle of Gettysburg Special Podcast, Licensed Battlefield Guides Deb Novotny and Jim Pangburn join Matt at the Peach Orchard to discuss the actions of July 2, 1863. How far did Captain Johnston go? Which action/officer's decision was most critical in determining the outcome of the day? Should Hood have "gone around to the right?" Was Wright's report about his brigade's penetration into the Union line exaggerated? Find out this and more by pressing play, sharing it, pressing play again a...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 12
July 1, 1863, if it were the only day of the Battle of Gettysburg, ranks in the top 20 of Civil War battles. Yet on tours and in popular memory it is often glossed over, which is too bad. Some of the fiercest fighting of the three-day Battle of Gettysburg happened on July 1. The Iron Brigade, with 1,883 soldiers lost 1,153 in killed, wounded, or missing. And they weren't the only ones to sustain such loss. Licensed Battlefield Guides Tracy Baer and Rich Kohr join us on Oak Hill for this 158th An...
Jul 01, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 11
It's the 158th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, this year, Addressing Gettysburg has added two extra shows to our traditional anniversary shows. June 30, 1863 is an important day for the Gettysburg Campaign. Why? Because it sets the stage for the big battle that gives the Campaign its name, of course! Join LBG Tracy Baer and returning champion cohost, Bob Steenstra, as we discuss June 30, 1863. Please support the show by supporting this episode's sponsor, GettysBike Tours . Call 717-752-...
Jun 30, 2021•2 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Sheesh! Lots to do with Confederate monuments at Gettysburg lately, huh? David Martin is back to talk about another one of his books. This time it's 1986's "Confederate Monuments at Gettysburg." Some interesting facts about the placements, erections and dedications of some of the monuments in this book. Did you know that the US Government considered how much metal could be salvaged from the artillery and monuments here during WWII? There's a lot to learn from this book. If you enjoyed this Patre...
Jun 28, 2021•15 min
Scott Hancock is an associate professor of History and Africana Studies at Gettysburg College and has, in recent, years, been outspoken about what he thinks should be done with the Confederate monuments in Gettysburg National Military Park. This is Scott's second time on the show but first time in the studio with us and what a rewarding conversation we had! It just might surprise some of you. If you enjoyed this Patreon Preview, then please help us keep the free content you enjoy on your favorit...
Jun 21, 2021•20 min
Strap in for this episode! Tim Smith takes us on a detailed description and explanation of June 26, 1863. one of many eventful days of the Gettysburg Campaign, but a particularly terrifying one for the civilians of a bustling crossroads-town known as Gettysburg. Support the Show by: NEW! Booking a tour with an LBG from the show! Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here (Mother's Day and Father's Day are just around the corner) Donate directly via P...
Jun 21, 2021•2 hr 41 min•Season 3Ep. 9
If you plan to come to the June 19th tour of East Cavalry Field, you must meet at the Gettysburg Tour Center at 778 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA by 9am . The Tour Center has been kind enough to provide us with a bus to shuttle us to and from ECF. The reason is simple: there's nowhere to park out there!!! After the tour, we are going to Mason Dixon Distillery for lunch at 1. All are welcome and we hope to see you there too! June 19th's tour is sponsored by Mason Dixon Distillery and the Gettysbur...
Jun 13, 2021•3 min
Years ago, Pete Herman decided he wanted to become an LBG here in Gettysburg. So he started a Facebook page called Aspiring Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guides. Soon, other hopefuls as well as already-licensed guides joined the page and anew online community was born. LBG and regular guest on the show Chris Army joins Pete on this episode to talk about the page, becoming a guide and some fun stuff. Enjoy this Patreon Preview Becoming a Patron is the best way to help support Addressing Gettysb...
Jun 07, 2021•15 min
LBG Sue Boardman joins us for the first time on Addressing Gettysburg to talk about the Gettysburg Cyclorama, its history and restoration. From the GNMP website : Cycloramas were a very popular form of entertainment in the late 1800's, both in America and Europe. These massive, oil-on-canvas paintings were displayed in special auditoriums and enhanced with landscaped foregrounds sometimes featuring trees, grasses, fences and even life-sized figures. The result was a three-dimensional effect that...
Jun 07, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Join us for out June 19th #GetOutOfTheCar2021 Tour of East Cavalry Field lead by LBG Lewis Trott. Be sure you listen all the way to the end. Try to carpool if you can. Keep your eyes and ears open for further updates as we may charter a bus to get people there.
Jun 06, 2021•10 min
Just in time for the anniversary of the beginning of the Gettysburg Campaign, we're re-releasing Narrative Episode 2, this time with all three parts strung together so you don't have to go searching for each part. This episode brings you through the month of June up the the night of June 30. Excerpts from the script : Synopse [BEGIN “BEAR WALTZ”] As 1863 began, the Union Army of the Potomac found itself in a general malaise. Its failed attempt at another push towards Richmond, known as the “Mud ...
Jun 01, 2021•2 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Author Scott Mingus joins us to talk about the "capture" of York, Pennsylvania, a subject that's still sore among many native Yorkers. In this episode we discuss Gordon's move to York and the burning of the Wrightsville Bridge. As always, there's more to the story than you think you know. Become a Patron and support the show. Click here
May 31, 2021•15 min
Licensed Battlefield Guide Jessie Wheedleton is back to talk about the Monumentation Period, when the Veterans and other entities raised monuments to those who fought at Gettysburg. Support the Show by: NEW! Booking a tour with an LBG from the show! Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here! (Mother's Day and Father's Day are just around the corner) Donate directly via PayPal Click here Supporting Our Sponsors: GettysBike Tours Ploughman Cider . Use...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Joseph Fuqua is hilarious. If you don't believe me, press play. You know Joey as JEB Stuart in the movies "Gettysburg" and "Gods and Generals." But,, here we get to know him in more humorous ways. Enjoy! Become a patron and help us bring more shows like these and more to the masses! Click here
May 24, 2021•15 min
Scott Hancock, currently associate professor of History and Africana Studies at Gettysburg College, came to Gettysburg College in 2001. His scholarly interests focus on the African American experience from the mid-seventeenth century to just before the Civil War. His work considers African Americans’ engagement with the law, and incorporates other disciplinary perspectives such as law & society and geography. He is particularly interested in how black interaction with the law in a variety of...
May 17, 2021•15 min
Welcome to LBG Stu Dempsey on his first appearance on Addressing Gettysburg. In this episode, we talk about Oliver O Howard's XI Corps (that's 11th Corps for those of you who don't speak Roman). Over the year's the prejudices of the the XI Corps' contemporaries have remained with them as subsequent generations studied the battle. But were they true or were they unfair? Well, Stu helps us learn about the XI Corps and what they did both at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg so that you can decide if ...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Season 3Ep. 5
“…I lost all my officers killed and wounded and most of my men” July 1, 1863 brought the war to Gettysburg in a way only rumor had previously threatened. As the battle raged northwest and north of town, it was soon apparent to those living within town that it would shortly surge past their doorsteps. Come with us as we explore the stand of the 11th Corps on July 1, 1863 and examine some of the reasons for their subsequent forced retreat. Join us on May 15! Tour STARTS At 10am MEET AT BARLOW’S KN...
May 04, 2021•47 min
