Free stuff is great! Ain't it? But it costs someone something. So, thank that someone for providing three years of solid, consistently-released content. Become a Patron today! Then you can hear these when they're new and MORE! https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg   Kent Masterson Brown talks with Matt about his latest book "Meade at Gettysburg: A Study In Command." Kent is a very easy person to talk to and we think you'll enjoy this episode.  Description:  "Although he took command of the Army of the Potomac only three days before the first shots were fired at Gettysburg, Union general George G. Meade guided his forces to victory in the Civil War's most pivotal battle. Commentators often dismiss Meade when discussing the great leaders of the Civil War. But in this long-anticipated book, Kent Masterson Brown draws on an expansive archive to reappraise Meade's leadership during the Battle of Gettysburg. Using Meade's published and unpublished papers alongside diaries, letters, and memoirs of fellow officers and enlisted men, Brown highlights how Meade's rapid advance of the army to Gettysburg on July 1, his tactical control and coordination of the army in the desperate fighting on July 2, and his determination to hold his positions on July 3 insured victory.   Brown argues that supply deficiencies, brought about by the army's unexpected need to advance to Gettysburg, were crippling. In spite of that, Meade pursued Lee's retreating army rapidly, and his decision not to blindly attack Lee's formidable defenses near Williamsport on July 13 was entirely correct in spite of subsequent harsh criticism. Combining compelling narrative with incisive analysis, this finely rendered work of military history deepens our understanding of the Army of the Potomac as well as the machinations of the Gettysburg Campaign, restoring Meade to his rightful place in the Gettysburg narrative." Get your copy of Kent's book here: https://amzn.to/3pqzh30  

Did you know that Gettysburg also has Licensed Town Guides? Well, they do! This episode is the first of, hopefully, many that feature a guide from the town and a subject pertaining to the history of the town of Gettysburg.  Ted Hirt is the first of this guide force to join us. In this episode, we talk about a general history of the town.  Don't forget that if you want to have your questions included in the show, you need to be a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . Be sure you read the descriptions of each tier!   Support the Show by: Booking a tour with an LBG from the show! Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here Donating directly via PayPal- Click here Joining our book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg Gettysburg: A Nation Divided. Available in your phone's App Store The Heritage Depot For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online) The Badgemaker Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Civil War Trails Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show.

David Martin, author of the fantastic Gettysburg, July 1 joined us on the phone for his first of many-to-come interviews about one of his books. Since Matt is working on the July 1 narrative, he selfishly decided to have him on to talk about the writing of this book and the day itself. This book also appears on the reading list for aspiring licensed battlefield guides. Grab yourself a copy today by clicking here. You won't be disappointed.

YOU: Oh wow! Matt just interviewed these guys. Glad I'm catching it fresh.  REALITY: Sorry, bub, but this is over a year old. Patrons got it fresh.    That's right. Being a patron helps keep this show going. Because we believe you should get something back for your financial support, we give patrons over a certain tier, episodes created especially for them. Plus, they know what's going on before you do; they get early access to some special episodes; they know before the general public when tickets for our events go on sale and MORE! Please consider helping us eat! https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg   ORIGINAL AIRDATE 11.23.2021   I really enjoyed this interview with Colonels McCausland and Vossler about their new book "Battle Tested!" In this interview we focused on chapters 2 and 12 about Brigadier General John Buford's and Abraham Lincoln's (respectively) leadership skills and qualities. You can get your copy of the book by clicking here . You'll be hearing a lot more from these gentlemen on Addressing Gettysburg.     From the Diamond6 wesbite: JEFF MCCAUSLAND, FOUNDER & CEO Since 2000, both domestic and internationally, Dr. McCausland has conducted numerous executive leadership development workshops and consulted for leaders in public education, US government institutions, non-profit organizations, and corporations. Dr. McCausland is a retired Colonel from the U.S. Army and former Dean of Academics at the U.S. Army War College. He is a Visiting Professor of National Security at Dickinson College. During his military career Dr. McCausland served in a variety of command and staff positions both in the United States and Europe during the Kosovo crisis and Operations Desert Shield and Storm. He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger schools, and the Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. He holds both a Masters and Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. Dr. McCausland is the co-author of Battle Tested! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st Century Leaders, available September 1, 2020.   COL. TOM VOSSLER (RET.) | AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN Colonel Tom Vossler, U.S. Army (Ret.) served in the U.S. Army from 1968 thru 1998. He commanded an infantry platoon in the Vietnam War and a Mechanized Infantry Battalion Task Force in Germany prior to the fall of the Berlin Wall / Soviet regime. His military education includes graduation from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College. Tom taught military history, strategy and leadership at the U.S. Army War College and he is a former director of the U.S. Army Military History Institute at Carlisle Barracks, PA. Tom is the co-author of A Field Guide to Gettysburg and A Field Guide to Antietam. His latest book, co-authored with Jeff McCausland, Battle Tested! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st Century Leaders is available September 1, 2020.   ***This episode was made available for free to the public to help Tom and Jeff promote their book. If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear more from Addressing Gettysburg, please consider becoming a Patron and support our continued efforts to bring Gettysburg to the World.***

On February 26, 2022, Addressing Gettysburg did its first live-with-an-audience, on-location show and we learned one thing: look out, Rat Pack. There's a new night club act in town.  But seriously, we had fun with guest co-host, Tim Smith and our special guests, Patrick Gorman and Bo Brinkman. Here are some of the highlights from this episode: -a good deal of movie trivia you may not have heard before -West Virginia Mountain Folklorist dazzles us all with vivid memories of watching the movie at the tender, non-memory-forming, age of 2. -the debut of the wildly popular game show "Whose Line Is It Anyway, Except You Have to Name Who the Person Is Speaking the Line To Or Something Like That" -the audience turns on Cam -Loring Shultz, owner of the Farnsworth House, sits down with Tim, Patrick and Bo, to discuss his memories of the actors hanging out there every Friday and Saturday night during filming, how his showcase of memorabilia came about and he finally dispells the rumor that he fed and watered the horses during the shoot.  - "Six Questions" leads the charge of audience questioners   AND MORE!   Special thanks to Eric the Producer, the crew at the Farnsworth House (Lelan, Sarah, Libby and Becky), our audience for buying up all the tickets within the first 48 hours, Casey Turben for help with the sound system, and Jonjon Pinkerton for getting us in touch with other actors who have been on the show.    Hope it's as much fun to listen to as we had making it. And if you missed this one, don't worry. In-person shows are now a part of Addressing Gettysburg.

Well, the GNMP Winter Lecture Series has come to an end with this lecture. We hope you enjoyed the 2022 lectures over the last few months and, if you appreciate our efforts to bring Gettysburg to you when you can't bring yourself to Gettysburg, please consider becoming a Patron. You can join monthly or annually. Annual members get a discount. https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg   Jared Frederick, Pennsylvania State University – Altoona Once partially concealed by numerous postwar additions, the Civil War era homestead of Gettysburg blacksmith James Warfield and his family now stands revived to its 1860s appearance along the Millerstown Road. Rehabilitation efforts yielded as many questions as answers. Who were the Warfields? How did they and fellow African American families cope with Confederate invasion? What role did they and descendants play in the Gettysburg community? Finally, how might this historic property convey broader understandings of Civil War America and beyond? Join historian Jared Frederick for this in-depth look chronicling the complexity and courage of Gettysburg's civilian wartime experience.

As the Winter winds down and Spring can be heard around the bend, we would like to thank those of you who have shown your appreciation by becoming a Patron. And we hope that, over time, we will see your name on our roster sheet over at https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg   Matthew Atkinson, Gettysburg National Military Park In 1862, the Union Navy suffered a crushing defeat against the CSS Virginia ironclad ram. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton turned to Charles Ellet to develop a Ram Fleet to counter the Confederate’s technological advances. Along with his son and brother, the Ellet family helped turn the tide on the Mississippi River for the Union and had a few adventures at the same time! PRODUCER'S NOTE: The audio in this is a bit echoey. This is because the microphone was set up on the podium, but the speaker did not speak from the podium as planned. Once he started, I could not interrupt and tell him to move to the microphone. At points you will hear him more clearly as he goes back to the podium to read something. This is the beauty of documenting a moment, rather than producing a moment. 

Want more Gettysburg? https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Tim Smith talks about one of those most famous brigades of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War: The Iron Brigade, made up of the 2nd, 6th, 7th Wisconsin, the 19th Indiana and the 24th Michigan from Sweney's Tavern at the Farnsworth House. 

Want more Gettysburg? https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg   Christopher Gwinn, Gettysburg National Military Park William Robbins served within the ranks of the 4th Alabama Infantry and participated in the fighting at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. Over thirty years later he returned to the battlefield, this time as a commissioner of the newly created Gettysburg National Military Park. More than almost any other Confederate veteran, Robbins would shape how Americans remembered the battle, specifically the role of the Army of Northern Virginia.

Troy Harman, Gettysburg National Military Park (click link above to view program on our YouTube channel) We'll spare you the long pitch this time: https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Troy Harman, Gettysburg National Military Park The order "if practicable" was given by both General Meade and Lee several times during the Gettysburg Campaign, each time leading to profound outcomes, involving actions or inactions at Cemetery Hill, Little Round Top, and more. It is amazing how the power of words can change the course of history. Join Ranger Harman for an intriguing discussion on how generals interpreted the same words differently to adapt to their situation.

We don't normally post the audio for AG TODAY on this feed for the sake of the history purists out there who can't handle the slightest variation from what they're used to. ;-) But we have some announcements that we made on AG TODAY (where all show news, listener emails, listener phone calls and more can be found) and we want to make sure you hear them. - Matt A lot has happened over the last three days that I don't really remember what exactly we talked about except BIG NEWS regarding a studio. And more, of course. LANGUAGE WARNING

Brrrrr....It's so COLD outside these days. Right? I mean, what, is it Winter or somethin'? You stay in the warmth of your hearth and home and let Addressing Gettysburg bring Gettysburg to you as you save your energy and pennies for your trip to Gettysburg during the months that are conducive to human beings being outdoors. And while you do that, siphon some of those pennies to help support those who are willing to freeze in order to go and record these lectures. And what's most exciting for you is that there are two episodes on our Patreon with Dr. Titus where we explore some of the thigs mentioned in this lecture in more depth. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg   Angela Atkinson, Gettysburg National Military Park For many of us the battlefield and its features are ingrained in memory, and we have a hard time seeing this landscape as anything other than Gettysburg National Military Park. But how did the park, and all its infrastructure, truly come together under the management of the federal government? Join Supervisory Park Ranger Angie Atkinson as she delves into this important era in battlefield creation and looks at how many of these things came to be.

Brrrrr....It's so COLD outside these days. Right? I mean, what, is it Winter or somethin'? You stay in the warmth of your hearth and home and let Addressing Gettysburg bring Gettysburg to you as you save your energy and pennies for your trip to Gettysburg during the months that are conducive to human beings being outdoors. And while you do that, siphon some of those pennies to help support those who are willing to freeze in order to go and record these lectures. And what's most exciting for you is that there are two episodes on our Patreon with Dr. Titus where we explore some of the thigs mentioned in this lecture in more depth. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg   Superintendent Ernie Price, Camp Nelson National Monument Established as a supply depot and hospital during the Civil War for the U.S. Army, Camp Nelson became a large recruitment and training center for African American soldiers (USCTs), and a refugee camp for their wives and children. Thousands of enslaved people escaped to this site with the hope of securing freedom and ultimately controlling their futures by aiding in the destruction of slavery. Join Superintendent Ernie Price for an exploration of this brand-new unit of the National Park Service.

Brrrrr....It's so COLD outside these days. Right? I mean, what, is it Winter or somethin'? You stay in the warmth of your hearth and home and let Addressing Gettysburg bring Gettysburg to you as you save your energy and pennies for your trip to Gettysburg during the months that are conducive to human beings being outdoors. And while you do that, siphon some of those pennies to help support those who are willing to freeze in order to go and record these lectures. And what's most exciting for you is that there are two episodes on our Patreon with Dr. Titus where we explore some of the thigs mentioned in this lecture in more depth. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Tom Holbrook, Gettysburg National Military Park Explore the museum collection at Gettysburg National Military Park with Ranger Tom Holbrook and discover some of the fascinating stories each object tells. From the simple to the extraordinary, each piece offers a window into the story of the American Civil War.

Brrrrr....It's so COLD outside these days. Right? I mean, what, is it Winter or somethin'? You stay in the warmth of your hearth and home and let Addressing Gettysburg bring Gettysburg to you as you save your energy and pennies for your trip to Gettysburg during the months that are conducive to human beings being outdoors. And while you do that, siphon some of those pennies to help support those who are willing to freeze in order to go and record these lectures. And what's most exciting for you is that there are two episodes on our Patreon with Dr. Titus where we explore some of the thigs mentioned in this lecture in more depth. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Dr. Jill Titus, Gettysburg College Dr. Jill Titus, Associate Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, will explore the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address through the lens of civil rights activity and Cold War politics, examining the relationship between historical memory, Civil War commemoration, and contemporary events.

Brrrrr....It's so COLD outside these days. Right? I mean, what, is it Winter or somethin'? You stay in the warmth of your hearth and home and let Addressing Gettysburg bring Gettysburg to you as you save your energy and pennies for your trip to Gettysburg during the months that are conducive to human beings being outdoors. And while you do that, siphon some of those pennies to help support those who are willing to freeze in order to go and record these lectures. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg   Tim Smith, once again, dazzles us with information we might not have heard and intelligent perspectives. This week's topic is "The Other Round Top". You're obsessed with the little one, but how much do you know about what all went on on the big one?

Brrrrr....It's so COLD outside these days. Right? I mean, what, is it Winter or somethin'? You stay in the warmth of your hearth and home and let Addressing Gettysburg bring Gettysburg to you as you save your energy and pennies for your trip to Gettysburg during the months that are conducive to human beings being outdoors. And while you do that, siphon some of those pennies to help support those who are willing to freeze in order to go and record these lectures. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg   Barbara Sanders, Gettysburg National Military Park Were Civil War doctors operating as in the Dark Ages? Were the 2,400 Gettysburg civilians left alone to care for the 51,000 battle casualties? Did Lincoln really write the Gettysburg Address on the back of an envelope during the train ride to town? Even after the guns fell silent, Gettysburg was the scene of great chaos, hardship, and sacrifice. But lingering within the mists of this increasingly reverential landscape were several unknowns, some half-truths, and outright falsities. This lecture will explore the myths surrounding Gettysburg, from the immediate aftermath of battle to the dedication ceremony on November 19th and up to repeated myths by some of today's visitors.

When you can't come to Gettysburg, Addressing Gettysburg brings Gettysburg to you. And, so far, we've only been able to scratch the surface of doing that. With more Patrons, we will eventually be able to bring you more. So please consider becoming a Patron and receive exclusive episodes, prior knowledge of events and more! https://www.patreon.com/   Brig. Gen. Ty Seidule, Hamilton College Ty Seidule grew up revering Robert E. Lee. From his southern childhood to his service in the U.S. Army, every part of his life reinforced the Lost Cause myth: that Lee was the greatest man who ever lived, and that the Confederates were underdogs who lost the Civil War with honor. Now, as a retired brigadier general and Professor Emeritus of History at West Point, his view has radically changed. From a soldier, a scholar, and a southerner, Ty Seidule believes that American history demands a reckoning.

Just a little update on what's going on with Addressing Gettysburg. There's one minor change for February and early March, but we're sure you'll understand. Meanwhile, we still have you covered. Press play. You'll see what I mean

Can't bring yourself to Gettysburg for all the things going on? Well, with more Patrons, we might be able to realize our long-term goal of being able to bring as much of what's going on in Gettysburg to you as possible. So please help us get there by becoming a Patron today! Click here.  Tim Smith dazzles us, once again, with humor and some serious research. This time, he tries to answer the age-old question: "Who shot Jennie Wade?"

We want to bring Gettysburg to you when you can't bring yourself to Gettysburg. There's a lot more we want to and could do, but that requires more support from our listeners. So, if you recognize and appreciate the efforts of "The Little Guys" working their butts off to entertain you on the level of "The Big Guys," then please consider becomning a Patron today. Click here Karlton Smith, Gettysburg National Military Park Join Ranger Karlton Smith as he examines the U. S. Navy career of Franklin Buchanan. After making the decision to resign in 1861, Buchannan would go South in 1861 to become the only admiral in the Confederate Navy. Buchanan's U. S. Naval service included being chief of staff to Commodore Matthew Perry on his 1854 expedition to open Japan. Buchanan will command the CSS Virginia at Hampton Roads on March 8, 1862, and the CSS Tennessee at Mobile Bay in August 1864.

Addressing Gettysburg, wants to bring Gettysburg to you when you can't bring yourself to Gettysburg. Recording the NPS and Tim Smith Winter Lectures are part of that service. If you appreciate what we do for you, then, please consider becoming a Patron. Click here to join the crew! Matthew Atkinson, Gettysburg National Military Park Perhaps no other book has influenced public perception of the Battle of Gettysburg more than The Killer Angels. But who was the writer and man behind the prose that won the Pulitzer Prize in 1975? What personal experiences helped influence the writing of this classic historical novel? Discover more about the great writer and share the viewpoint of Ranger Matt Atkinson reading The Killer Angels for the first time.

LBG Ralph Seigel joins us for his first appearance on Addressing Gettysburg to talk about the artillery duel at the Peach Orchard on July 2, 1863.  Support the Show by: Booking a tour with an LBG from the show! Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here Donate directly via PayPal- Click here Join our NEW book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg. (Please allow several week for a return call during the Winter months). Gettysburg: A Nation Divided. Available in your phone's App Store The Heritage Depot For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online) The Badgemaker Civil War Trails Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show.

This full Patreon episode is brought to you, without commercial interruption, by our Patrons. When you can't come to Gettysburg, we bring Gettysburg to you, but that costs us in time and money. So, we hope that, if you like the show and appreciate our effort, you'll become a patron. Click here to join our community.   One cannot be a Gettysnerd without at least having HEARD the name "Shaara." Of course, Michael Shaara is the author who could very well be rsponsible for helping to reignite interest in Gettysburg in the latter portion of the 20th Century. Ken Burns cites the Killer Angels as the book that inspired him to make his epic documentary "The Civil War." That documentary brought Gettysburg a rise in visitation. Then, a few short years later, Ron Maxwell's "Gettysburg" was released and visitation soared. That movie came out when I was in 9th grade, or thereabouts, and it immediately captured my imagination.    But Michael passed away before he could see any of this. His son, Jeff, dutifully picked up the torch and carried it on into a writing career yielding an impressive 18 titles. We'll have Jeff on shortly to talk about his own works. But, we asked him to first come on and talk about his father's work and his father, the man. Enjoy. 

You're listening to this for free, without commercial interruptions, because of our patrons. When you can't come to Gettysburg, we do our best to bring Gettysburg to you, but that takes time and people. The more ptarons we have, the more we can do. We hope you appreciate our efforts and become a patron today. On our Patreon feed, you can hear interviews with authors and other experts, actors from the movie; you will know what is going on before the free feed listeners will and will have opportunities for events, etc., before them as well. Click here to join our community!   In this lecture, Tim Smith tells us about monuments that have been moved on the battlefield; a very important thing to consider when studying the battlefield. 

Daniel Vermilya, Eisenhower National Historic Site (click link above to view program on our YouTube channel) World War II impacted every town and city across the United States. The towns and villages of Adams County, Pennsylvania were no different. Over 100 servicemen from Adams County were killed in action or died of their wounds in World War II. Of those, over a dozen were ultimately buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery. Some of these men were born and raised in Gettysburg. Others were tied to Adams County by their careers, education, or family. What they all had in common was they all called this area home. Join Park Ranger Dan Vermilya to explore the stories of these native sons of Adams County who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Second World War.

These Patreon-only episodes are being made available to you for free so that you have a fuller picture of just what we're up to at AG. If you like the show and want to see it grow or you just appreciate hard work, please consider becoming a Patron. You just might love what's over there. Click here to become one now (or whenever you get around to it).   Author Michael Eisenhut came by the studio to talk about his first published novel about two brothers in the Iron Brigade at Gettysburg. Mike's a fun guy to talk to and we enjoyed talking to him about the process of writing historical fiction. "Brothers of War, The Iron Brigade at Gettysburg is a historical novel taking place during the American Civil War. Meticulously researched, the story is based on actual brothers and their squad who fought as members of the famed Iron Brigade, particularly the Nineteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry regiment. This historical fiction not only puts readers into the middle of the Battle of Gettysburg, but also makes them feel as though they are among the soldiers marching, camping, and fighting in this epic story of the American Civil War." -Publisher      

This lecture is brought to you without commercial interruption by 270 of the best people in the world: our Patrons! Help us bring Gettysburg to you by becoming a Patron. Click here.  Tim Smith continues with the subject of commercialization in Gettysburg, this time focusing on the 20th Century. 

Addressing Gettysburg, wants to bring Gettysburg to you when you can't bring yourself to Gettysburg. Recording the NPS and Tim Smith Winter Lectures are part of that service. If you appreciate what we do for you, then, please consider becoming a Patron. Click here to join the crew! Karlton Smith, Gettysburg National Military Park Accompany Ranger Karlton Smith as he explores the life and career of famed scout, Lt. Henry T. Harrison. From Harrison's role as a scout for General James Longstreet, to his impact on the course of the Gettysburg Campaign, Karlton Smith will separate the fact from fiction behind this fascinating individual.

Addressing Gettysburg, wants to bring Gettysburg to you when you can't bring yourself to Gettysburg. Recording the NPS and Tim Smith Winter Lectures are part of that service. If you appreciate what we do for you, then, please consider becoming a Patron. Click here to join the crew! Dr. Zachary Fry, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College The citizen-soldiers who fought at Gettysburg represented the nation’s diversity of political opinion. Whether at headquarters or around the rank-and-file campfire, partisan debate in the Army of the Potomac was usually bitter and personal. And the soldiers were not shy in assuming the role of moral and political conscience of the nation, particularly when antiwar voices threatened the Northern war effort. This lecture explores key moments in which the Union Army argued wartime politics under the public gaze, threatened home front dissent, and mobilized for political campaigning—all while fighting on the front lines of the nation’s most devastating war.

Addressing Gettysburg, wants to bring Gettysburg to you when you can't bring yourself to Gettysburg. Recording the NPS and Tim Smith Winter Lectures are part of that service. If you appreciate what we do for you, then, please consider becoming a Patron. Click here to join the crew! Bert Barnett, Gettysburg National Military Park Join historian Bert Barnett as he explores the decisions made by two men during the secession crisis of 1860-61: Jefferson Davis and George Thomas. Both Southerners, each had served the nation long and honorably; each had seen its potential, yet their visions differed. Their disagreement illuminates this important chapter in the history of the American Civil War.

WARNING: If you can't handle frank discussion of life, medicine, anatomy, human interactions and excrement, you might want to skip this episode. For years members of our audience who are in the medical field have been asking to do an episode about Civil War Medicine.  We finally had the stars align and we welcome LBGs Rick Schroeder and Fran Feyock to the show for their first appearance. Both worked in the medical field as a surgeon and a nurse and have dedicated a lot of their guiding to programs about how the wounded were treated.  We wanted to get into the nitty-gritty, as much as possible, to talk about, not only the treatments, but also how different diseases and traumas affect the body. As always, our Patrons provided us with solid questions to ask.  Support the Show by: Booking a tour with an LBG from the show! Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here Donate directly via PayPal- Click here Join our NEW book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg. (Please allow several week for a return call during the Winter months). Gettysburg: A Nation Divided. Available in your phone's App Store The Heritage Depot For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online) The Badgemaker Civil War Trails Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show.

Addressing Gettysburg, wants to bring Gettysburg to you when you can't bring yourself to Gettysburg. Recording the NPS and Tim Smith Winter Lectures are part of that service. If you appreciate what we do for you, then, please consider becoming a Patron. Click here to join the crew! Gettysburg always has something going on. As the great American philosopher, Henry Hill, once said: Fridays are for girlfriends and Saturdays are for wives, but Sunday, that's for Tim Smith at the Farnsworth House.  In this lecture, Tim talks about his explorations of Rock Creek, an often overlooked topographical feature that played its part in the fighting around Culp's Hill. 

This lecture is provided to you without commercial interruption because of our Patrons. If you like these and want more of them (plus some of the ideas we've been toying with), then please consider becoming a Patron. Become a Patron HERE Troy Harman, Gettysburg National Military Park Join Ranger Troy Harman for a fascinating discussion of the unique challenges faced by the 11th Virginia during Pickett's Charge. From their position on the far right of the assault, to the obstacles they faced during the advance, the experiences of this one regiment provide a distinctive case-study of the most famous attack at Gettysburg.

Nancie Gudmestad is the owner of The Shriver House Museum. Her book, "The Shrivers' Story: Eyewitnesses to the Battle of Gettysburg tells the story of the Shriver house and family as well as other civilians. Nancie sat down with me in the front parlor of the house to discuss the chapter in her book about the aftermath of battle. The Shriver House is a MUST SEE on your next trip to Gettysburg. Just listen to the episode to find out why.    Expand your knowledge of the WHOLE Gettysburg story. Get  "The Shrivers' Story..." here  Stop by next time you're in town: 309 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA  Give them a call for more information: (717) 337-2800 

For months, now, listeners have asked us to do another biographical Ask A Gettysburg Guide. We've finally done another. This time, it's about the controversial-in-life-and-death Danial Edgar Sickles. And who better to lead us through this man's colorful life? Well, none other than the Gettysburg's Licensed Battlefield Guide Force's very own, Jim Hessler, of course.  We hope you enjoy this debut episode of season 5.  Support the Show by: Booking a tour with an LBG from the show! Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here Donate directly via PayPal- Click here Join our NEW book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg Gettysburg: A Nation Divided. Available in your phone's App Store The Heritage Depot For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online) The Badgemaker Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Civil War Trails Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show.

This lecture is brought to you because of our Patrons. Thank them by joining them. Who knows? You might learn some more AND make a friend or two. Join the fun today! Click here We know we said that we would have this week's lecture on video. But the day of, Tim had asked that we don't due to ownership and copyright concerns with the photos used (Tim explains this in the beginning). Therefore, next week begins the video versions of these lectures.  In this one, Tim talks about early commercial ventures starting right after the battle. While the Civil War ruined Gettysburg's economy, it gave Gettysburg a "new birth" of an economy: tourism. Ever since, there's been a constant struggle between preservation and commercialization. The fights of today are nothing new in the history of Gettysburg and they will probably never end. 

This old Patreon episode is brought to you for free and without commercial interruption by our wonderful Patrons. They want you to learn so badly, that they said to me "hey, Matt. Why don't you release old Patreon episodes for free so all of your listeners can be as smart as we are?" To which I say, "Well, dear Patron, you aren't smart from our shows. You were smart to begin with, as evidenced by your Patronage." But I digress. Please consider becoming a Patron so a) we can stop asking for your support, b) so we can keep doing these shows and c) so we can expand to all forms of media, as per our plan. Click here to join the movement today!   Rob Gibson is a wet plate photographer known for once having had a studio here in Gettysburg, taking wet plates on dozens of historical films and riding around town on an old Harley Davidson with a darkroom for a sidecar. We sat down with Rob at Dave Wilson's Victorian Photography Studio to discuss Rob's career and the science behind photography. Oh, and pizza!   Be sure to schedule a shoot with Rob or Dave next time you're in Gettysburg.    Rob Gibson:[email protected] Dave Wilson: www.victorianphotostudio.com

Chris Gwinn stops by to tell us: - LRT is still slated to close "Spring of 2022 AT THE EARLIEST" - The Winter Lectures are on as of now and full of great speakers and topics - PLUS two new things coming for Summer that are TOP SECRET, as of now, but you'll like them.

This lecture is brought to you without commercial interruption by our Patrons over at www.Patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . When you can't make it to Gettysburg, we want to bring Gettysburg to you. Becoming a Patron helps ensure that we can cover more events outside of our studio, like this lecture. Plus, because we appreciate your support, you will receive up to four new episodes a month through our Patreon account. See what 267 other people from around the world have already discovered. Become a Patron, today! LIVE! (on tape) from the Farnsworth House it's Tim Smith's Winter Lecture Series. In this one, Tim talks about his historic discovery of S.G. Elliott's Antietam Burial Map and he answers the question "just who was S.G. Elliott?" Need A Place To Stay? Try one of the rooms at the Historic Farnsworth House Inn. Click here!

This old Patreon episode is brought to you for free and without commercial interruption by our wonderful Patrons. They want you to learn so badly, that they said to me "hey, Matt. Why don't you release old Patreon episodes for free so all of your listeners can be as smart as we are?" To which I say, "Well, dear Patron, you aren't smart from our shows. You were smart to begin with, as evidenced by your Patronage." But I digress. Please consider becoming a Patron so a) we can stop asking for your support, b) so we can keep doing these shows and c) so we can expand to all forms of media, as per our plan. Click here to join the movement today!   I really enjoyed this interview with Colonels McCausland and Vossler about their new book "Battle Tested!" In this interview we focused on chapters 2 and 12 about Brigadier General John Buford's and Abraham Lincoln's (respectively) leadership skills and qualities. You can get your copy of the book by clicking here . You'll be hearing a lot more from these gentlemen on Addressing Gettysburg.     From the Diamond6 wesbite: JEFF MCCAUSLAND, FOUNDER & CEO Since 2000, both domestic and internationally, Dr. McCausland has conducted numerous executive leadership development workshops and consulted for leaders in public education, US government institutions, non-profit organizations, and corporations. Dr. McCausland is a retired Colonel from the U.S. Army and former Dean of Academics at the U.S. Army War College. He is a Visiting Professor of National Security at Dickinson College. During his military career Dr. McCausland served in a variety of command and staff positions both in the United States and Europe during the Kosovo crisis and Operations Desert Shield and Storm. He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger schools, and the Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. He holds both a Masters and Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. Dr. McCausland is the co-author of Battle Tested! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st Century Leaders, available September 1, 2020.   COL. TOM VOSSLER (RET.) | AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN Colonel Tom Vossler, U.S. Army (Ret.) served in the U.S. Army from 1968 thru 1998. He commanded an infantry platoon in the Vietnam War and a Mechanized Infantry Battalion Task Force in Germany prior to the fall of the Berlin Wall / Soviet regime. His military education includes graduation from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College. Tom taught military history, strategy and leadership at the U.S. Army War College and he is a former director of the U.S. Army Military History Institute at Carlisle Barracks, PA. Tom is the co-author of A Field Guide to Gettysburg and A Field Guide to Antietam. His latest book, co-authored with Jeff McCausland, Battle Tested! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st Century Leaders is available September 1, 2020.  

Tim Smith gives lectures every Sunday (mostly, every Sunday) during the Winter months at the Farnsworth House. We record them for you and because of you, but we are enabled by our Patron. Please become one today to help us keep this going and expand into more for you. Click here   In this one, Tim tells us about the history of the Farnsworth House and Sweney's Tavern from the beginning, through the battle and beyond. 

This episode is brought to your for free because of our Patrons. Become a Patron and help us bring the story of Gettysburg and the men and women who helped shape its story to the masses. Click here!    Or support the show in another way. Click here!   I feel like a broken record, but what a great time I had interviewing Jim Broomall about his book "Private Confederacies". We met near the monument of the 111th Pa on Culp's Hill, in the shade, with a nice, gentle Pennsylvania breeze which seems to be a rarity for these in-the-field recordings in 2020. Anyway... How did the Civil War, emancipation, and Reconstruction shape the masculinity of white Confederate veterans? As James J. Broomall shows, the crisis of the war forced a reconfiguration of the emotional worlds of the men who took up arms for the South. Raised in an antebellum culture that demanded restraint and shaped white men to embrace self-reliant masculinity, Confederate soldiers lived and fought within military units where they experienced the traumatic strain of combat and its privations together--all the while being separated from suffering families. Military service provoked changes that escalated with the end of slavery and the Confederacy's military defeat. Returning to civilian life, Southern veterans questioned themselves as never before, sometimes suffering from terrible self-doubt. Drawing on personal letters and diaries, Broomall argues that the crisis of defeat ultimately necessitated new forms of expression between veterans and among men and women. On the one hand, war led men to express levels of emotionality and vulnerability previously assumed the domain of women. On the other hand, these men also embraced a virulent, martial masculinity that they wielded during Reconstruction and beyond to suppress freed peoples and restore white rule through paramilitary organizations and the Ku Klux Klan.  James J. Broomall is assistant professor of history at Shepherd University and director of the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War.    Get Private Confederacies from UNC Press here 

It's Winter (almost) and that means Winter lectures! Hooray! This season, we hope to be able to bring you Tim Smith's lectures from the Farnsworth House as well as the Winter Lecture Series from GNMP.  This episode is the first of Tim's and it is about the Roads of Gettysburg. How many roads funneled into Gettysburg in 1863? 7? 8? 10? 11? 12? Depends on who you ask, apparently.  Tim's lecture is a fascinating look back at how the roads of the area formed into what they were in 1863 and what they are now.  This episode is brought to you for FREE and without commercial interruption by our awesome Patrons. Don't you want to be awesome too? Join them! It enables us to do more shows like this CLICK HERE!

You asked for it and we delivered. In this episode, LBGs Garry Adelman and Tim Smith (or is it Tim Smith and Garry Adelman?) join us to talk about the history of Gettysburg National Military Park. This episode tickles the chin of 3 hours long, but we think you'll like it anyway.  In this episode we learn about: - the first properties purchased with preservation in mind - John Bachelder's influence on the park and the narrative of the Battle of Gettysburg - Garry shares celery with Matt while Eric squirms at the chewing sound - Two Patrons ask essentially the same question with causes the sparks to fly - Garry throws celery at Matt - Matt picks it up off the floor and eats it Support the Show by: Booking a tour with an LBG from the show! Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here Donate directly via PayPal- Click here Join our NEW book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg Gettysburg: A Nation Divided. Available in your phone's App Store The Heritage Depot For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online) The Badgemaker Savor Gettysburg Food Tours ($5.00 of your tour if you mention Addressing Gettysburg) Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Civil War Trails Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show.

The free material of Addressing Gettysburg is only the tip of the iceberg. Our Patrons get up to four episodes a month. We are making old Patreon episodes available for free in the hopes that it might make you want to support us. Please click here and become a Patron today.    Regular contributor, author and former chief of interpretation here at Gettysburg National Military Park, Scott Hartwig, is back to, hopefully, put an end to the "shoe myth" for once and for all. At least in the minds of our audience. Here's the blogpost that inspired this episode Part 1 Part 2  

Matt Borders is back for his final installment of his Holidays in the Civil War series. This time it's Thanksgiving and we at Addressing Gettysburg are thankful to all of you for listening. It's because of the incredible download numbers you've delivered us that we are able to do this as much as we have been. So, from thebottom of our hearts, thank you.  May you have a happy Thanksgiving!   Please support our sponsor for this episode, Civil War Trails.  This special episode is brought to you by our friends over at Civil War Trails. Winter is a great time to explore America's Civil War Trails. Just bundle up and hit the road and experience or nation's history. Civil War Trails is the world's largest open air museum offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Drive the Gettysburg Campaign turn by turn, paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, or hike to remote earthworks and artillery positions. Visit civilwartrails.org to request a brochure and explore their interactive map. Follow Civil War Trails and create some history of your own.

Charlie Fennell dropped by the studio to talk about one of the lesser-talked-about brigades of the Army of the Potomac (in spite of their high casualty rate)- Biddle's Brigade. Technically Rowley's Brigade, Biddle's Brigade arrived on the First Corps line late in the morning on July 1, 1863. It was during that fight that they would receive the majority of their 66% loss. The fighting was intense for this brigade. So why don't most people hear a lot about it? "Because they were placed in line next to the Iron Brigade, as Charlie jokes in this episode. Perhaps there's some truth to that.  During the Patron-submitted-questions part of the show, two questions spark a debate about the "Harvest of Death" photos.  Support the Show by: Booking a tour with an LBG from the show! Becoming a Patron- click here Grabbing some merch- click here Getting a book- click here Donate directly via PayPal- Click here Join our NEW book club. Email [email protected] Supporting Our Sponsors: Mike Scott Voice GettysBike Tours- Call 717-752-7752 to book your tour and receive 15% off if you mention Addressing Gettysburg Gettysburg: A Nation Divided. Available in your phone's App Store The Heritage Depot For the Historian- Mention us for 20% off retail sales (in store) plus free shipping (online) The Badgemaker Savor Gettysburg Food Tours ($5.00 of your tour if you mention Addressing Gettysburg) Gettysburg Battlefield Tours Civil War Trails Buy Billy Webster's Music- Billy Webster arranged and performed the rendition of "Garryowen" that you hear at the end of the show.