Addressing Gettysburg

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. 

It's the holidays and Garry Adelman joined us to take YouTube viewers' questions LIVE about just about anything they wanted relating to the Battle of Gettysburg Make the Holiday break morning's delicious with Little Ground Top coffee from Bantam Roasters and Addressing Gettysburg www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe As always, we keep this going because of our generous and loyal Patrons at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . 'tis the season to join them. Learn the rules of the incredibly fun game known as "Grumble Jones" on our website www.addressinggettysburg.com

Carolyn Ivanoff joins us to talk about her great book "We Fought at Gettysburg: Firsthand Accounts by the Survivors of the 17th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry". This book is a MUST HAVE in your Gettysburg library. Press play to find out why.    There are hundreds of episodes like this on our Patreon page and our Patrons have chosen this as one of the episodes they want to share with you. Thank them by joining their ranks at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

During the holiday season we are giving all non-Patrons a gift, from AG and our Patrons to you, the non-Patrons. It is the gift of knowledge that Patrons are gaining in such quantities that their tummies hurt.    Here is another episode that they highly recommended for you. In this episode, the first installment of many, historian Richard Condon joins Matt to begin the daunting task of learning about Reconstruction, which, you may know, probably has more to do with our understanding of the Civil War than the war itself, at least what's known officially as The Reconstruction Era which begins in 1865. But, it began in 1861 and Rich explains how.    Still stinging from that whopper of a guide exam? Ya didn't believe us when we said that our Patreon content would help you. Did ya? Well, prepare for the next one by finally joining our community. Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg today and make the Yuletide bright for yourself.    Happy Holidays!

It's December and that means it's time to share with you full Patreon episodes from 2024. This time, our Patrons weighed-in on what they thought were the 5 best episodes of the year. So, we listened to them and are gifting them to you because even "free" listens help Addressing Gettysburg. In this episode, we hear from John Michael Priest, author of "Stand To It and Give Them Hell." Due to a commiunciation error on my part, I wasn't able to prepare like I typically do for a book-based interview, but, when has that stopped me before? John and I decided to wing it and, somehow, it ended up as a Patron favorite. We hope you enjoy.    And if you do enjoy it, please consider becoming a Patron in 2025, or maybe gifting a membership to the Gettysnerd in your family. We have big plans to expand what Addressing Gettysburg does in 2025 and, since we're listener-supported, we need YOUR help! So, if you can, go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

LBG Chris Army is joined by hater-turned-Patron Dwayne. Som eknow him as "McNair." Dwayne has done extensive research on Scales' Brigade and asked if he could sit in on an Ask A Guide. We love to include our Patrons in whatever they can contribute to, so, of course, I said yes.    Scales Brigade (from its Brigade Plaque):   C. S. A. Army of Northern Virginia Hills Corps Pender’s Division Scales’s Brigade 13th 16th 22nd 34th 38th North Carolina Infantry July 1. Crossed Willoughby Run about 3.30 P. M. relieving Heth’s line and advancing with left flank on Chambersburg Pike took part in the struggle until it ended. When the Union forces made their final stand on Seminary Ridge the Brigade charged and aided in dislodging them but suffered heavy losses. Gen. A. M. Scales was wounded and all the field officers but one were killed or wounded. July 2. In position near here with skirmishers out in front and on flank. July 3. In Longstreet’s assault the Brigade supported the right wing of Pettigrew’s Division. With few officers to lead them the men advanced in good order through a storm of shot and shell and when the front line neared the Union works they pushed forward to aid it in the final struggle and were among the last to retire. July 4. After night withdrew and began the march to Hagerstown. Present about 1250 Killed 102 Wounded 381 Missing 116 Total 599   Support the Show by:  Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . Now with a FREE TRIAL for 2nd Lieutenants    Subscribing to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@addressinggettysburg  Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6394Y8C2XUH38  Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop  Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books  Joining our book club: Email addressinggettysburgbookclub@gmail.com to get in!  Joining our Film Club: Email AGFilmClub1863@gmail.com to get in!    Enjoying our coffee LITTLE GROUND TOP- www.addressinggettysburg/com/cafe or at Bantam Roasters, 82 Steinwehr Ave    Support our scheduler Dave's store TRHistorical: www.trhistorical.com  Supporting Our Sponsors:      You best be visiting our Studio Sponsor, The Gettysburg Museum of History- www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.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  Buy Billy Webster's Album "Marching Through Georgia - https://billysongs.com     Music possibly by:  "Garryowen" by Billy Webster: www.billysongs.com  Camp Chase Fifes & Drums: https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org  California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand  Kevin MacLeod: www.incompetech.com   The Federal City Brass Band- www.jvmusic.net

Historian and Patron Kenneth Gavin joins us to talk about Gettysburg during the American Revolution. That's right, it existed before July 1, 1863. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series exploring the make-up of the town, how it contributed to the war effort, the economy and more. I really enjoyed learning about Gettysburg in a different era of American history and I think you will too. Ken is an engaging guest and we will have him on often.   Join Ken and hundreds of other highly intelligent Gettysnerds on our Patreon channel www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Or, gift a membership to your beloved Gettysnerd https://www.patreon.com/AddressingGettysburg/gift?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2gW8KuD1FKzZSKLsnL844CNqQUIOH81ekBhuMTuN9jbpQKZcOoG2eGtBQ_aem_pbkVWyIGepx9etfU8ynQ2w OR buy only this episode https://www.patreon.com/posts/four-score-and-1-116078660?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

LBG Paul Bailey joins us for the first time on an Ask A Guide to talk about the Army of the Potomac's Major General John Newton. A Virginian who remained loyal to his oath to the United States of America, Newton participated in the construction of the Washington defenses, led a brigade in the Peninsula Campaign and worked his way up to the rank of major general and controversially commanding the 1st Corps here at Gettysburg. There's so much more to this man and Paul tells us in an engaging way.    Support Addressing Gettysburg by: -Joining Patreon www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg -Grabbing a bag or ten of our first coffee brand, Little Ground Top www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe -Visiting the Gettysburg Museum of History at 219 Baltimore Street in Gettysburg www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com -Visiting the Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center https://www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/ -Grabbing some great merch from our shop www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop or from our friend Dave at TR Historical www.trhistorical.com -Reading a book from For The Historian www.forthehistorian.com

Britt Isenberg joins us for the first time on AG to talk about the 21st Pa Cavalry. You might know that George Washington Sandoe was the first Union soldier to be killed in the BOG, but did you know all of the other things we talk about in this episode? Maybe a good deal. Probably some. Regardless, you should listen. You'll like Britt and you'll find the information compelling...or else!   Enjoy   Listen to this episode by becoming a Patron, in a FREE 7-day trial or make a one-time purchase here www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Dr. Ashley Whitehead Luskey joins Beth and Ronnie to discuss the First Lady of the Confederacy, Varina Davis; her life and love with ol' Jeff Davis and their sad post-war existence.  If you support women's history, then please become a patron so That's What She Said and the rest of Addressing Gettysburg can continue. www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg  

The citizens of Gettysburg didn't only sacrifice during and after the battle. Like Americans all across the county, the Civil War affected them in many way. Ken Rich joins us on Patreon to talk about the cost Gettysburgians paid from 1861-1865   Join us on Patreon! You'll learn so much more while keeping this show alive www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Since 1915, Gettysburg has featured an elite force of historians known as Licensed Battlefield Guides. In recognition of the guide exam being given on December 7, 2024, Jasan Hileman came by to share the history of the guides. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . Now with a FREE TRIAL for 2nd Lieutenants   Enjoying our coffee LITTLE GROUND TOP- www.addressinggettysburg/com/cafe or at Bantam Roasters, 82 Steinwehr Ave  Subscribing to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@addressinggettysburg Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6394Y8C2XUH38  Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop  Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books  Joining our book club: Email addressinggettysburgbookclub@gmail.com to get in! Joining our Film Club: Email AGFilmClub1863@gmail.com to get in! Support our scheduler Dave's store TRHistorical: www.trhistorical.com Supporting Our Sponsors: You best be visiting our Studio Sponsor, The Gettysburg Museum of History- www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com  For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online)- https://www.forthehistorian.com  Buy Billy Webster's Album "Marching Through Georgia - https://billysongs.com     Music possibly by:  "Garryowen" by Billy Webster: www.billysongs.com  Camp Chase Fifes & Drums: https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org  California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand Kevin MacLeod: www.incompetech.com  The Federal City Brass Band- www.jvmusic.net

Author Ron Kirkwood comes in to talk about the sequel to his book "Too Much For Human Endurance" entitled "Tell Mother Not To Worry". In this interview, we fly by the seat of our pants because I messed up not realizing I had received a digital copy of the book while waiting for a hard copy. Silly Matt. But Ron is easy to talk to and it came out pretty good, much to our surprise.   Hear the rest of this episode and help keep Addressing Gettysburg going and growing so we can bring you MORE Gettysburg and Civil War history www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Ralph Siegel. 6 Questions Lentz. Joe from Peach Orchard Publishing. How could it get any better? How about questions from listeners via email and phone calls? Also, the subject matter: Carl Shurz, an interesting fellow.    Support the Show by:  Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . Now with a FREE TRIAL for 2nd Lieutenants    Subscribing to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@addressinggettysburg  Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6394Y8C2XUH38  Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop  Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books  Joining our book club: Email addressinggettysburgbookclub@gmail.com to get in!  Joining our Film Club: Email AGFilmClub1863@gmail.com to get in!    Enjoying our coffee LITTLE GROUND TOP- www.addressinggettysburg/com/cafe or at Bantam Roasters, 82 Steinwehr Ave    Support our scheduler Dave's store TRHistorical: www.trhistorical.com  Supporting Our Sponsors:      You best be visiting our Studio Sponsor, The Gettysburg Museum of History- www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.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  Buy Billy Webster's Album "Marching Through Georgia - https://billysongs.com     Music possibly by:  "Garryowen" by Billy Webster: www.billysongs.com  Camp Chase Fifes & Drums: https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org  California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand  Kevin MacLeod: www.incompetech.com   The Federal City Brass Band- www.jvmusic.net

Historian Carolyn Ivanoff sits down with Bethany and Veronica to talk about the one and only Clara Barton. Clarissa Barton was an American nurse who founded the American Red Cross. She was a hospital nurse in the American Civil War, a teacher, and a patent clerk. Since nursing education was not then very formalized and she did not attend nursing school, she provided self-taught nursing care.   This episode is over a year old! Our Patreons have been listening to it that long. Beyond that, their feedback has helped the show develop, as you'll see as these episodes continue to come out. Folks, seriously, we feel so bad for you for being late to the party. Help yourself to help yourself. Join us www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

The Order of Battle of the Army of Northern Virginia at the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 2, 3, 1863, as found in Edwin Coddington's "The Gettysburg Campaign: A Study in Command."

John Miller from the Shippensburg Historical Society sat down with me two years ago in the old shed-studio to talk about Shippensburg during the Gettysburg Campaign.   Hear the rest of this episode and almost 300 others by joining out Patreon channel. www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

The Gettysburg Cyclorama is something to behold. It's an engineering marvel, an art marvel and has its own fascinating story from creation to where it now resides at the GNMP Museum and Visitor Center. LBG Chris Brenneman joins us for the first time to talk about it.   Support the Show by:  Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . Now with a FREE TRIAL for 2nd Lieutenants    Subscribing to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@addressinggettysburg Subscribing to our Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/user/AddressingGettysburg  Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6394Y8C2XUH38  Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop  Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books  Joining our book club: Email addressinggettysburgbookclub@gmail.com to get in!  Joining our Film Club: Email AGFilmClub1863@gmail.com to get in!         Supporting Our Sponsors:    LITTLE GROUND TOP- www.addressinggettysburg/com/cafe or at Bantam Roasters, 82 Steinwehr Ave - DELICIOUS!  You best be visiting our Studio Sponsor, The Gettysburg Museum of History- www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com    Baer Sign- www.baersign.com    The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides https://gettysburgtourguides.org/albgseminar/  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  Buy Billy Webster's Album "Marching Through Georgia - https://billysongs.com  TRHistorical: www.trhistorical.com     Music possibly by:  "Garryowen" by Billy Webster: www.billysongs.com  Camp Chase Fifes & Drums: https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org  California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand  Kevin MacLeod: www.incompetech.com   The Federal City Brass Band- www.jvmusic.net

James Hessler joins us again to talk about Humprehys' Division of Dan Sickles' III Corps. This episode must be good because Jim has been asking me when it will be released since we recorded it in February. So, enjoy this episode with the Hessler Seal of Approval. Support the Show by:  Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . Now with a FREE TRIAL for 2nd Lieutenants    Subscribing to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@addressinggettysburg  Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6394Y8C2XUH38  Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop  Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books  Joining our book club: Email addressinggettysburgbookclub@gmail.com to get in!  Joining our Film Club: Email AGFilmClub1863@gmail.com to get in!   Supporting Our Sponsors:    LITTLE GROUND TOP- www.addressinggettysburg/com/cafe or at Bantam Roasters, 82 Steinwehr Ave  You best be visiting our Studio Sponsor, The Gettysburg Museum of History- www.gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com  Help Historian Eric Wittenberg Fight Cancer: https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-consider-helping-eric-and-susan-wittenberg    Baer Sign- www.baersign.com    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 Album "Marching Through Georgia - https://billysongs.com  TRHistorical: www.trhistorical.com     Music possibly by:  "Garryowen" by Billy Webster: www.billysongs.com  Camp Chase Fifes & Drums: https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org  California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand  Kevin MacLeod: www.incompetech.com   The Federal City Brass Band- www.jvmusic.net  

If you are studying for the guide exam or just want to know the battle inside and out, then I have something to help you. This is actually a recording I've been dreading editing (lots of tongue-ties and stumbles to cut out) since 2019 when I recorded it. It can be found in Coddington's book. I hope it helps. These will help you too https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Stephen+Lunsford&page=1&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00 Plus joining this https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg ANV Order of Battle Coming soon