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Addressing GettysburgRobert E Lee: The Antebellum Years | Matt Atkinson | Winter Lecture ClassicMatt Atkinson, Gettysburg National Military Park R. E. Lee stands today as one of the most influential military leaders in world history. But what were his upbringing, education and experiences that molded the man? Join Ranger Matt Atkinson and explore Lee's life before the Civil War. This lecture was originally released on February 18, 2023 and is being re-released now as part of our "Classic Rewind" season. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Pepping-up with Little Ground Top- www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe Grabbing some merch- h...
2025-01-061h 47
Addressing GettysburgConfederate Reactions To Gettysburg with Dr Peter CarmichaelORIGINAL AIR DATE June 12 2023 on our Patreon page released now for FREE in memory of Peter Carmichael. Here's one for those of you out there hungering for more Southern stuff. Our buddy Dr. Peter Carmichael came to the studio to talk about Confederate reactions to the Battle of Gettysburg. Peter S. Carmichael received his Ph.D. in History from Penn State University in 1996. His academic interests include 19th-century US history, Civil War and Reconstruction, southern history, public history and cultural history. Carmichael’s most recent book, The War for the Common Soldier, was published by Uni...
2024-07-221h 23Addressing GettysburgSPOTLIGHT ON: Dr Jennifer MurrayDr. Jennifer Murray is an Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, History, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 2021 - present. She is also a personal friend of mine. When we get together socially, we rarely talk about our lives in a format like we do on this show, so, this was an opportunity for me to get to know a friend better and to introduce her to you as a person, not just an historian behind a book or at a podium. Enjoy. Dr. Jennifer M. Murray is American military historian, with a research and teaching specialization in the U...
2024-07-2214 min
Addressing GettysburgSPOTLIGHT ON: Michael "Six Questions" LentzEverybody knows Michael "Six Questions" Lentz. But do we REALLY know him? Well, by the end of this episode, you will. Mike sat down with me in 2023 to do a SPOTLIGHT ON while we were still in the shed studio with no electricity. Ah the good old days! Anyway, we discussed myriad topics from his birth in Oregon, childhood in Colorado, his discovery of the Civil War, his first trip to Gettysburg; his career in politics, the state of our political system and how our community at AG could be the antidote the nation needs right now (ok, maybe...
2024-05-0615 minAddressing Gettysburg"Bull Runnings" to Gettysburg- with Harry SmeltzerHarry Smeltzer, of "Bull Runnings" fame, sat down with me back in August to talk about veterans of Bull Run who paid the ultimate price here on the fields of Gettysburg. Check out his blog post about being on the show by clicking here https://bullrunnings.wordpress.com/2023/08/15/my-last-for-now/#comments You can book Harry (and check out the rest of his blog) by clicking here: https://bullrunnings.wordpress.com/speaking/ Catch the rest of this interview and hundreds more like it it by clicking here: www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg C'mon. You k...
2024-04-1515 min
Addressing Gettysburg2023 Re-Release | PreserveCast| A Short History of Santa Claus with Nicholas ReddingMerry Christmas! PreserveCast is a podcast put out by Preservation Maryland. If you're not familiar with them, we at Addressing Gettysburg suggest you become familiar with them. They do great work and host Nick Redding does a fantastic job at the helm of PreserveCast. Thanks to Nick for reaching out to us and letting us release PreserveCast's episode about the history of Santa Claus. "The PreserveCast team brings you a special release on the history of Santa Claus. You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen . . . but what about the jolly old elf holding t...
2023-12-2420 minAddressing GettysburgAsk A Gettysburg Guide #79- Perrin's Brigade- with Lewis Trott and Ben CwaynaNow and then, we're contacted by a listener who has done some work on his or her own gumption. Seeing as how we came out of nowhere, we like to shed a light on others who come out of nowhere, but do good work. Early in 2023, Ben Cwayna contacted us and we invited him on the show to join LBG Lewis Trott in an Ask A Guide about Perrin's Brigade Ben is proud graduate of Michigan State University where he graduated from both undergrad and laws school, Ben is a practicing attorney and managing partner in a...
2023-12-111h 16
Addressing Gettysburg"Our Flag Was Still There" with Author Tom McMillanDidn't think there was a Gettysburg connection to the Battle of Fort McHenry besides that of the fort's commender? Well, you'll be surprised when you find out just how connected Fort McHenry was to Gettysburg. Our Flag Was Still There details the improbable two-hundred-year journey of the original Star-Spangled Banner -- from Fort McHenry in 1814, when Francis Scott Key first saw it, to the Smithsonian in 2023 -- and the enduring family who defended, kept, hid, and ultimately donated the most famous flag in American history. Francis Scott Key saw the original Star-Spangled Banner fly...
2023-11-1315 min
Addressing GettysburgCOMBAT STORIES- John-Michael Self- US Marine/Civilian Contractor John-Michael would like to dedicate this interview to his friend who recently passed. He writes: “The guy in a couple of the photos with me was my best friend and mentor. He passed away last month from injuries related to us being deployed over there. I’d like dedicate the show to him if you do that kind of thing. Sergeant First Class Oliver James Bailey, US Army Special Forces, Retired.… Born: October 7, 1966 Died: September 15, 2023 He was 56." John-Michael Self is a Patron, Marine and civilian security conractor during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. John contacted me back in April ab...
2023-10-2315 min
Addressing GettysburgGet Out of the Car- October 21, 2023- Garnetts Brigade “The work was about to commence in earnest” As the tide broke upon Cemetery Ridge in the late afternoon of July 3, 1863, the name Pickett was immortalized even in defeat. Join us as we walk the path of Garnett’s Brigade and discuss the actions of these men on that fateful day. MEET AT FLORIDA MONUMENT PARK WHERE LEGAL!!!!!!!
2023-10-2012 min
Addressing GettysburgGet Out of the Car- Robinson's Division- September 16, 2023“Take the position and hold it at any cost.” As the Confederate’s tried to pry the Union line off Oak Ridge on the afternoon of July 1, 1863, it fell to one division to attempt to hold the line and stem the rising tide. Join us as we discuss the defense of Oak Ridge and some of the heroic actions from that fateful afternoon. Meet at the Peace Light. Tour begins at 10AM. Park where legal. DO NOT PARK IN BUS SPACES!!
2023-09-0618 min
Addressing GettysburgGet Out of the Car 2023- RECONNAISSANCE TO PITZER’S WOODSJOIN US! IT'S FREE! (AUGUST 19 – 10:00 A.M.) “I approached a dense wood on the west side of the road, and on entering it formed my regiment” As the Third Corps moved out towards the Emmitsburg Road on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, it was just the continuation of falling dominoes that had begun earlier in the day when Union troops discovered Confederates in Pitzer’s Woods. Join us as we discuss the events leading up to the more well-known move by the Third Corps. MEET AT CAMPSITE AREA PITZER’S WOODS
2023-08-0310 minAddressing GettysburgAsk A Gettysburg Guide- TOP 10 Things To Experience in Gettysburg- with LBG Mike RupertLBG Mike Rupert and I sat down at the Alabama Monument to discuss his top 10 list of things to experience in Gettysburg. This list is from the book Top Ten at Gettysburg, which you can find at For the Historian. Just in time for your anniversary or Summer 2023 trip! Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email addressinggettysburgbookclub@gmail.com Supp...
2023-06-261h 12
Addressing GettysburgGettysburg CWI 2023 Conference- Reflecting on Lincoln in the 21st Century- Gerry ProkopowiczGerry Prokopowicz (Civil War Talk Radio) is not just a podcast pioneer. Gerald J. Prokopowicz specializes in Public History and the Civil War era. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan, and practiced law for several years in Chicago. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University, and served for nine years as the Lincoln Scholar at the Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he co-wrote the award winning permanent exhibit “Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment,” and edited the quarterly bulletin Lincoln Lore. As a professor of public histo...
2023-06-2358 min
Addressing GettysburgGettysburg CWI Summer Conference 2023- Saving Yellowstone: Exploration & Preservation In Reconstruction America- Megan Kate NelsonDelivered on Sunday, June 11, 2023 by Dr. Megan Kate Nelson at the 2023 CWI Summer Conference at Gettysburg College. From Megan's website: "Hi there! I’m Megan Kate Nelson, a writer, historian, road cyclist, and cocktail enthusiast. I am the author of The Three-Cornered War: The Union, the Confederacy, and Native Peoples in the Fight for the West (Scribner, 2020), which was a Finalist for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in History. My new book, Saving Yellowstone: Exploration and Preservation in Reconstruction America was published by Scribner on March 1, 2022, the 150th anniversary of the Yellowstone Act, which...
2023-06-181h 01Addressing GettysburgGettysburg CWI Summer Conference 2023- Hearing the Written Words of Illiterate Confederates- Dr. Peter CarmichaelEarly on in the life of Addressing Gettysburg, Dr. Peter Carmichael became a friend and supporter of the show. Patrons, you might already know that the vast majority of the authors we have on the show are due to Pete's assistance. He got us on UNC Press's book reviewer list and that has enable us to bring these guests to you each month. Pete also invited AG to cover the conference in 2022 and 2023 and again in 2024 so we can bring the events and guests to you, wherever you are. He also loves to wear scarves. I do urge you...
2023-06-1547 min
Addressing GettysburgGettysburg CWI 2023 Summer Conference- John S. Mosby- by Dr. Caroline JanneyCaroline Janney's (University of Virginia) talk, "The Gray Ghost: John Singleton Mosby," given on Sunday, June 11, 2023 in the CUB Ballroom at Gettysburg College. Enjoying these tastes of what the Summer Conference is like? Grateful for them? Then, maybe it's time you joined the AG Community by becoming a Patron. 9 out of 10 dentists agree that you should. Just go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg and prepare to be overwhelmed with history content that can't be replicated.
2023-06-1343 minAddressing GettysburgGettysburg CWI 2023 Conference- Before Glory Robert Gould Shaw and the 2nd Mass- Kevin LevinKevin Levin, author of Searching For Black Confederates, talks about Robert gould Shaw and his time BEFORE the 54th Massachusetts. Lecture took place in the Mara Auditorium on June 10 at Gettysburg College. Help us help you get more Gettysburg an d Civil War History. We are able to cover the entire Summer Conference because of our Patrons. Become one today if you'd like to hasve more Addressing Gettysburg. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg
2023-06-1152 minAddressing GettysburgGettysburg CWI Summer 2023 Conference- Weathering the Civil War- Kenneth NoeWeather, especially weather during the Civil War, dictates more of what we do than you might think. Kenneth Noe talks about it in this lecture given on June 9, 2023. If you enjoy this lecture and want to diver deeper into the subject, please consider becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg A native of Virginia, Ken Noe is a graduate of Emory & Henry College, earned masters degrees at Virginia Tech and the University of Kentucky, and received his doctorate from the University of Illinois in 1990. He taught at the University of West Georgia for a d...
2023-06-1058 minAddressing GettysburgGettysburg CWI 2023 Summer Conference- R. E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson Revisited- Christian KellerWe hope you enjoy this lecture given by Christian Keller at the CWI's 2023 Summer Conference, June 9, 2023. You can hear an interview with Christian about this topic on our Patreon channel. Just go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Since 2011, Dr. Christian B. Keller has been Professor of History in the Department of National Security and Strategy at the United States Army War College, Carlisle, PA, where he teaches courses for senior leaders on the theory of war and strategy, national security policy and strategy, and the American Civil War. In 2017 he was named the General Dwight D. Eisenhower...
2023-06-1041 min
Addressing GettysburgCWI at Gettysburg 2023 Summer ConferenceMatt, Veronica and Peach Orchard Joe sit down to reminisce about their experience covering Gettysburg College's CWI's 2022 Summer Conference in order to encourage you to join us for this year's, June 9-14. Click the link below to register. You'll love it! https://www.gettysburg.edu/civil-war-institute/summer-conference/2023-cwi-conference
2023-05-0526 min
Addressing GettysburgDaniel's Brigade- April 15, 2023 “Suddenly we were on the brink of a chasm in the railroad, since known as the ‘Deep Cut’”. Although they were new to Rodes’ division, Daniels Brigade proved their worth on the afternoon of July 1, 1863 as the Confederate forces began to unhinge the Union line northwest of town. Join us as we examine the brigade and their actions on this deadly afternoon. MEET AT WEST END GUIDE STATION
2023-03-3112 min
Addressing GettysburgGettysburg! Beyond the Battle- Adams County Historical Society Sneak Peek ShowThe Adams County Historical Society opens the doors of their new museum to the public on April 15, 2023. That doesn't mean you can't see it before the masses. That's right, you can join us this Saturday for our sneak peek show where you can peruse the gallery, including the AWESOME "Caught In The Crossfire" exhibit, enjoy delicious food and be in the audience for a live recording of Addressing Gettysburg with guests Andrew Dalton, Tim Smith, Sue Boardman and Jake Borritt. Ticket sales close on Wednesday, March 15 ay 9pm EST, so make sure you go to www.addressinggettysburg.com to...
2023-03-1202 min
Addressing GettysburgGNMP Winter Lecture- A Crusade for Peace Eisenhower and the Korean War- February 25, 2023Daniel Vermilya, Eisenhower National Historic Site 70 Years ago, Dwight D. Eisenhower ascended to the presidency at a time of great unrest and conflict. Nowhere was that conflict greater than in the Korean peninsula, where Americans had been fighting and dying by the thousands for several years. Join Eisenhower NHS Ranger Dan Vermilya to explore Eisenhower's crusade for peace in Korea, America's forgotten war. This program will provide special Gettysburg connections to the Korean War by highlighting stories in Gettysburg National Cemetery, and will also feature the newest addition to the Eisenhower NHS museum collection, the parka that...
2023-02-271h 17
Addressing GettysburgGNMP Winter Lecture- Matt Atkinson- Robert E. Lee - The Antebellum Years- February 18, 2023Matt Atkinson, Gettysburg National Military Park Lee stands today as one of the most influential military leaders in world history. But what were his upbringing, education and experiences that molded the man? Join Ranger Matt Atkinson and explore Lee's life before the Civil War. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email addressinggettysburgbookclub@gmail.com Supporting...
2023-02-201h 51Addressing GettysburgGNMP Winter Lecture- First in '61 Nicholas Nick Biddle and Pennsylvania's Forgotten First Defenders- February 11, 2023John 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...
2023-02-131h 27Addressing GettysburgGNMP Winter Lecture- What the Ground Lay Bare: Archeology at Little Round Top and Devils Den- February 5, 2023Jeff 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. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.c...
2023-02-071h 10Addressing GettysburgGNMP Winter Lecture- Reading Between the Lines: Soldier Accounts from the Gettysburg Battle- February 2, 2023Troy 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. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email addressinggettysburgbookclub@gmail.com
2023-02-071h 16Addressing GettysburgGNMP Winter Lecture- From the Iron Brigade to Chief Joseph John Gibbon's Military Career- January 29, 2023Karlton 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. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club. Email addressinggettysburgbookclub@gmail.com
2023-01-3051 minAddressing GettysburgGNMP Winter Lecture- From Second Manassas to Gettysburg, The True Story of a Texas Brigade Officer and a Union Artillerist- Saturday, January 28, 2023Wayne 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. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.pat...
2023-01-3056 min
Addressing GettysburgAntietam to Gettysburg with Bradley Gottfried During the Winter Lecture series, as we record Ask A Gettysburg Guide episodes for the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2023, we're bringing back the Patreon Previews of old. Patreon is the main way this show keeps going and, because we need and appreciate your support so much, we feel it's only right to reward your monthly pledge with in-depth episodes featuring LBGs, Rangers, Historians, Authors, "Gettysburg" actors, early releases of special episodes, submitting questions for Ask A Guides, discounted ticket prices for our events and MORE! Join the #Gettysnerd Community at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Our friend Brad Gottfried came by...
2023-01-3015 min
Addressing GettysburgGNMP Winter Lecture- The Great Reunion of 1913- Sunday, January 22, 2023 with John HeiserJohn Heiser, Historian In the summer of 1913, Pennsylvania invited thousands of Union and Confederate veterans to come to Gettysburg to observe and celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, what many considered to be the "High Water Mark the Rebellion". The response from veterans of the Blue and Gray was overwhelming - over 54,000 old soldiers journeyed to a battlefield skillfully transformed by a government commission into a memorial park, where the armies of both North and South would forever be memorialized. Critics scoffed that old enemies could never get along, the divisions that caused the...
2023-01-241h 21
Addressing GettysburgGNMP Winter Lecture- Little Round Top, The Vision Place of Souls-Saturday January 21, 2023 with Chris GwinnChristopher Gwinn, Gettysburg National Military Park It is the most famous hill in American history. For 160 years Americans have been captivated by the story of Little Round Top and the desperate fighting that took place there on the afternoon of July 2, 1863. Ranger Christopher Gwinn will examine the story of the battle, the myths and legends that still hover over its rocky slopes, and detail how Little Round Top became a “vision place of souls.” Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some mer...
2023-01-231h 17
Addressing GettysburgAlonzo Cushing with Kent Masterson BrownDuring the Winter Lecture series, as we record Ask A Gettysburg Guide episodes for the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2023, we're bringing back the Patreon Previews of old. Patreon is the main way this show keeps going and, because we need and appreciate your support so much, we feel it's only right to reward your monthly pledge with in-depth episodes featuring LBGs, Rangers, Historians, Authors, "Gettysburg" actors, early releases of special episodes, submitting questions for Ask A Guides, discounted ticket prices for our events and MORE! Join the #Gettysnerd Community at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg K...
2023-01-1715 min
Addressing GettysburgGNMP Winter Lecture Series- John Hunt Morgan- Matt Atkinson and Cam- January 14, 2023Matthew Atkinson, Gettysburg National Military Park Known today as one of the great cavalry raiders, Morgan struck fear among the Northern population wherever his command roamed. His swift and daring raids across Kentucky and Ohio are some of the most daring undertakings during the Civil War. Join us for a lecture featuring romance, battle, prison escape, and even bank robberies. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books
2023-01-162h 04
Addressing GettysburgGNMP Winter Lecture Series– George Dewey and the American Civil War-Sunday January 8, 2023Karlton Smith, Gettysburg National Military Park This program will explore the Civil War career of future admiral and victor of Manila Bay George Dewey. Join Ranger Karlton Smith and track Dewey’s experiences from his time at Annapolis to the end of the Civil War, and uncover how that pivotal period would shape his post-war activities. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Grabbing some merch- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/shop Getting a book- https://www.addressinggettysburg.com/books Joining our book club...
2023-01-0957 minAddressing Gettysburg2023 Preview Just a short end-of-the-year show to give you a taste of what you can expect her on the free feed in 2023. A companion upload is over on Patreon too, talking about what people can expect there as well. So if you're a Patron, check that one out too. If you're not a Patron, spread the holiday cheer by clicking this link and becoming one already! Oh what treasures await you there! Seriously. There's some overlap between the two uploads, but, hey, nobody's perfect. Have a Happy New Year's Eve!
2022-12-3124 min
Addressing GettysburgTim Smith's Storytime at Sweney's Tavern- "Battle Babies"In this lecture at Sweney's Tavern, Tim tells us about the babies born around the time of the battle and more. Sometimes we forget that life went on, even during the battle. Luckily, we have Tim to remind us about it. Check out the Farnsworth House's Website for 2023's schedule of events http://www.farnsworthhouseinn.com/
2022-12-131h 11
Addressing GettysburgWinter 2023 GNMP Interpretive Program Update with Chris GwinnRanger and Chief of Interpretation at Gettysburg National Military Park is back with an update for you on what programs you can expect during the Winter of 2023, including the Winter Lecture topics. The list is below. Gettysburg National Military Park Winter Lecture Series 2023 Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. January 7 th through February 26 th , 2023 Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center Featuring some of the best Rangers, historians, and authors from across the country, the 9-week Winter Lecture Series will once again return to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum an...
2022-12-0525 minAddressing GettysburgState of the Show Show- End of 2022I am join by Major Cindy Etzkorn and Captain Bill Etzkorn, the chair and vice-chair of our event committee, to recap all we've gained (and the one major loss) of 2022 and to tell you about what you can look forward to from us in 2023. As we reach the end of another successful year, I'd like to put all teasing and joking aside for a minute to thank each and every one of you (even non-patrons) for your continued support and enthusiasm for the show. It has always meant the world to me and continues to me...
2022-11-2148 min