The Legacy & Lore of Devil's Den with Tim Smith Saturday, September 26th, 11 a.m., Battlefield Overlook Event Center, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg Devil’s Den is one of the most famous geological features of the American Civil War. The scene of bloody fighting on July 2, 1863, the area was a popular local picnic area […]
Join historian Tim Smith on John Burns' birthday for a special presentation about Burns and his role in the Battle of Gettysburg. On July 1, 1863, John Burns left his home and joined in the fighting west of the town. He was wounded and captured but survived the battle to become one of the famous […]
Saturday, Aug. 8 from 2 to 3 p.m. Battlefield Overlook Event Center, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg The battles of Gettysburg and Little Bighorn remain the two most studied military engagements in American history. The colorful and controversial George Armstrong Custer was at the center of both events. Custer’s Civil War fame began at Gettysburg […]
Saturday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Battlefield Overlook Event Center, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg Join historian Kenneth A. Gavin for an entertaining and engaging presentation that examines economic, military, political, and social aspects of the American Revolution through the lens of popular culture. He will explore these themes in conjunction with […]
