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27: A General, a Hill and a Medal of Honor | Stevens' Knoll Aug 13, 2024

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Join us from Gettysburg with Dr. Carol Reardon for forgotten stories at Steven's Knoll, a less visited part of the battlefield.

26: Eyewitness to Culp's Hill Aug 06, 2024

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Culp's Hill marked the right flank of the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg. The imposing tree and rock covered height played host to some of the most intense fighting. on July 2, 1863, Confederate forces under Richard Ewell and Edward "Alleghany" Johnson, attacked the all New York brigade of George Sears Greene. Timely Federal reinforcements from the 11th Corps, 1st Corps, and the Iron Brigade helped to save the day. On July 3, 1863, Culp's Hill was the scene of the longest sustained fighting at Gettysburg. Join Garry Adelman, Kris White, and Sarah Kay Bierle of the American Battlefield Trust as they tell the stories of Mathew Brady, William Lilly, Augustus Coble, Dwight Eisenhower, and many others. From Spangler's Spring to the summit of Culp's Hill, we will cover the right end of the Union line at Gettysburg.

25: Eyewitness to The Wheatfield Jul 30, 2024

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The Wheatfield at Gettysburg was a hellish landscape. Union and Confederate soldiers from Pennsylvania, Maine, New York, Georgia, South Carolina, and other states struggled in a chaotic seesaw action for hours. The once nondescript wheatfield of George Rose laid trampled and bloody. Join Garry Adelman, Kris White, and Sarah Kay Bierle from the American Battlefield Trust as they bring you eyewitness accounts from the battlefield. They're joined by a special, an unexpected guest, actor and preservationist, Steve Zahn!

24: Eyewitness to Devil's Den Jul 23, 2024

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Garry Adelman and Kris White are back for their annual tour of Devil's Den at Gettysburg.

23: A Rare Artifact Makes its Return to Little Round Top Jul 16, 2024

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You won’t believe what we have for you in this episode! In conjunction with the National Park Service and the West Point Museum, we are high atop Little Round Top with some amazing people and artifacts, featuring Gouverneur K. Warren's field glasses. We also give a behind-the-scenes look and update on the Little Round Top restoration progress.

22: "Savage Fighting" in Reynolds Woods Jul 09, 2024

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The death of John Reynolds was a key moment on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Join Pete Miele, Dr. Carol Reardon, Sarah Kay Bierle, and Garry Adelman as they discuss the event.

21: Eyewitness to The First Shot at Gettysburg Jul 02, 2024

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We continue our 160th anniversary theme of eyewitness accounts by talking about the citizens of Gettysburg that witnessed the first shot of the battle on the Chambersburg Pike.

20: The Town of Gettysburg During the Battle Jun 25, 2024

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We’re discussing the town of Gettysburg during the battle with Adams County Historical Society Historian and Licensed Battlefield Guide Tim Smith.

19: The Burning of the Wrightsville Bridge Jun 18, 2024

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On June 28, 1863, Pennsylvania Militia burned the Wrightsville Bridge to stop the Army of Northern Virginia from being able to reach the state capital of Harrisburg. Just a few days later, Robert E. Lee would call all of his forces back to Gettysburg for the most famous battle of the Civil War.

18: Carlisle and the Northernmost Engagements of the Civil War Jun 11, 2024

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As the Army of Northern Virginia moved into Pennsylvania during 1863's Gettysburg Campaign, Confederate forces under Richard Ewell made it as far north as Carlisle, a small town which had already made a name for itself in American history. Garry Adelman and Kris White are joined by special guests Courtney Cauthon and Chris Jones of Barefoot Historian & Co. for a look into the Shelling of Carlisle.

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