The 54th Massachusetts was immortalized in our popular memory by the movie "Glory", starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. But did you know that over 300 of the 1040 members of the regiment were from South Central PA, including some from Gettysburg? Or that around 30 of them identified themselves as former slaves? Ranger John Hoptak delivers a very interesting interactive lecture about South Central Pa men who fought in the 54th Mass. You don't want to miss this one.  We are able to bring this and all Winter Lectures to you thanks to the generosity of our Patrons over at <a href= "http://www.Patreon.com/addressinggettysburg">www.Patreon.com/addressinggettysburg</a> Please consider becoming one today and further your education on Gettysburg and the Civil War with the premium content over there that is recorded just for you.

The 54th Massachusetts was immortalized in our popular memory by the movie "Glory", starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. But did you know that over 300 of the 1040 members of the regiment were from South Central PA, including some from Gettysburg? Or that around 30 of them identified themselves as former slaves? Ranger John Hoptak delivers a very interesting interactive lecture about South Central Pa men who fought in the 54th Mass. You don't want to miss this one. We are able to bring this and all Winter Lectures to you thanks to the generosity of our Patrons over at www.Patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Please consider becoming one today and further your education on Gettysburg and the Civil War with the premium content over there that is recorded just for you.

The 54th Massachusetts was immortalized in our popular memory by the movie "Glory", starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. But did you know that over 300 of the 1040 members of the regiment were from South Central PA, including some from Gettysburg? Or that around 30 of them identified themselves as former slaves? Ranger John Hoptak delivers a very interesting interactive lecture about South Central Pa men who fought in the 54th Mass. You don't want to miss this one.&nbsp; We are able to bring this and all Winter Lectures to you thanks to the generosity of our Patrons over at <a href="http://www.Patreon.com/addressinggettysburg" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.Patreon.com/addressinggettysburg</a> Please consider becoming one today and further your education on Gettysburg and the Civil War with the premium content over there that is recorded just for you.&nbsp;

Gettysburg NPS Winter Lecture Series- "With Eagles on Their Buttons and Bullets in Their Pockets"- by Ranger John Hoptak

As seen on NBC’s TODAY Show. Gettysburg's Flagship podcast dedicated to telling the stories of Gettysburg. The show has taken on a few different formats.
1.  The Narrative episodes:  Tell the history of the Gettysburg Campaign starting with the battle of Antietam, and going through the Battle of Gettysburg and beyond.  These are researched and written with the help of local historians and will feature original music, and guest voiceovers. 
2.  Ask a Gettysburg Guide:  We host a variety of different Licensed Battlefield Guides and ask them questions (submitted by our Patreon Patrons) about the Battle of Gettysburg.  If you have a question you’d like answered, please become a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg
3.  Gettysburg NPS Winter Lecture Series:  We record as many Winter Lectures as we are able to.  Those who can’t attend these lectures will be able  to hear these amazing talks with some of the best authors, Rangers, and Guides Gettysburg has to offer. 
4.  Premium Content:   The premium content will take many forms. The content can be accessed by being a Patreon supporter. If you are interested in supporting the podcast and accessing this great content visit www.Patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 
Thank You for listening.

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As seen on NBC’s TODAY Show. Gettysburg's Flagship podcast dedicated to telling the stories of Gettysburg. The show has taken on a few different formats. 1. The Narrative episodes: Tell the history of the Gettysburg Campaign starting with the battle of Antietam, and going through the Battle of Gettysburg and beyond. These are researched and written with the help of local historians and will feature original music, and guest voiceovers. 2. Ask a Gettysburg Guide: We host a variety of different Licensed Battlefield Guides and ask them questions (submitted by our Patreon Patrons) about the Battle of Gettysburg. If you have a question you’d like answered, please become a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg 3. Gettysburg NPS Winter Lecture Series: We record as many Winter Lectures as we are able to. Those who can’t attend these lectures will be able to hear these amazing talks with some of the best authors, Rangers, and Guides Gettysburg has to offer. 4. Premium Content: The premium content will take many forms. The content can be accessed by being a Patreon supporter. If you are interested in supporting the podcast and accessing this great content visit www.Patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Thank You for listening.

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