Addressing Gettysburg

Rich Condon is a public historian from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, currently living in the South Carolina Lowcountry. In addition to his work on the Civil War Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania in the Civil War blogs, he has worked as a park ranger at Flight 93 National Memorial and currently Reconstruction Era National Historical Park.

John Hoptak, Gettysburg National Military Park

On the evening of April 18, 1861, less than 72 hours after the surrender of Fort Sumter and President Abraham Lincoln's subsequent call-to-arms, the very first Northern volunteer soldiers arrived in the nation's beleaguered capital. Although long overshadowed in history by the more famous 6th Massachusetts Infantry, these soldiers composed the ranks of five companies of Pennsylvania militia who later became known as the "First Defenders." Attacked by a pro-secessionist/pro-Confederate mob in Baltimore on their journey south to Washington, these First Defenders shed some of the very first blood of what would become the country's bloodiest conflict. Included among those injured was Nicholas "Nick" Biddle, a sixty-five-year-old African American man who may have had escaped from slavery, and who now wore the uniform of one of the Pennsylvania companies. Join John Hoptak for a look at the fascinating life and story of Biddle, and the history of these lesser-known companies, their prompt response, and their place in American Civil War history.

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NPS Interpretive Ranger and author, Troy Harman, came by the studio for the first time ever to talk about his latest book, "All Road Led to Gettysburg." As with most of Troy's work, "All Roads..." compels the reader to readjust his or her thinking/approach to studying the battle of Gettysburg. Just how much do roadways, railways and waterways factor into the movements of armies and the locations of the inevitable battles they fought, like the one at Gettysburg? History changes on the smallest factors, and, like "An Environmental History of the Civil War", Troy's book shows us just how much these seemingly insignificant things are far more integral to how history unfolds.

Jeff Irwin, Gettysburg National Miliary Park

Gettysburg National Military Park has been rehabilitating both the Devil's Den as well as the Little Round Top. Archeologists have been conducting metal detector sweeps of areas where ground disturbance was anticipated. The archeological findings have the potential to shed light on the activities of individuals during and immediately following the fight. The program will highlight some of the current findings. This coupled with firsthand narrative accounts allows the park to enhance our understanding and interpretation.

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Troy Harman, Gettysburg National Military Park

Several solider letters and accounts will be examined from the battle, not only for surface level descriptions, but also for patterns to soldier observations, underlying clues to soldier psychology, and deeper cultural messages. This lecture will draw attention to the hidden meanings below the surface.

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Hot off the set of "A Gettysburg Christmas", our new buddy, Bruce Boxleitner, sat down with Matt for an interview about his career and his role in "Gods and Generals" as Lt. General James Longstreet.

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On January 28, Addressing Gettysburg and about 60 #Gettysnerds ivaded the Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center to do a show about the history of the Seminary from it's founding, to the fighting around it, its use as a hospital and its journey to becoming a museum. The Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center is one of our most favorite places in Gettysburg and we are proud to call Rob, Codie, Pete and the rest of the staff there our friends. If you haven't checked it our already, you need to and, if you have, go back. There's always something new to see. You'll love it.

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California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand Brass Band Music courtesy of the Federal City Brass Band

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Tim Smith regales us with questions and answers and more questions about the curious case of three childhood friends, separated by war, brought back together in their deaths caused by the Gettysburg Campaign: Jack Skelly, Jennie Wade and Wesley Culp.

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HistoryFix- Use promo code "GETTYSBURG" when you sign up and receive $5 off your first year's subscription at https://www.historyfix.com Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show. https://billysongs.com

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"Garryowen" by Billy Webster

Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org

California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand Brass Band Music courtesy of the Federal City Brass Band

Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.com

Karlton Smith, Gettysburg National Military Park

This program will look at the military career of Brig. Gen. John Gibbon, focusing on his Civil War service, especially Gettysburg. It will also look at Gibbon's post war service on the frontier and his attitude concerning the Native Americans he encountered.

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HistoryFix- Use promo code "GETTYSBURG" when you sign up and receive $5 off your first year's subscription at https://www.historyfix.com Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show. https://billysongs.com

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"Garryowen" by Billy Webster

Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org

California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand Brass Band Music courtesy of the Federal City Brass Band

Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.com

Wayne Motts, Gettysburg Foundation

Join historian, author, and battlefield guide Wayne Motts as he explores the true and unique story of Benjamin F. Carter of the 4th Texas Infantry and Captain Mark Kerns of Battery G, 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery and how these two men, fighting on opposite sides during the war, are connected through kind acts. From the battlefields of Virginia to the fighting on July 2, 1863 at Gettysburg, Wayne will present some new information about this moving story.

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Bantam Roasters (formerly 82 Cafe) Use "HANCOCK" for 10% off your order https://www.raggededgerc.com/

HistoryFix- Use promo code "GETTYSBURG" when you sign up and receive $5 off your first year's subscription at https://www.historyfix.com Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show. https://billysongs.com

Music possibly by:

"Garryowen" by Billy Webster

Camp Chase Fifes & Drums and our website is https://www.campchasefifesanddrums.org

California Consolidated Drum Band check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/CCDrumBand Brass Band Music courtesy of the Federal City Brass Band

Kevin MacLeod www.incompetech.com