We are happy to announce our 3rd
Annual All-Star Tour of Gettysburg, designed for serious students of the
battle. Our program we will offer five in-depth tours, each of about 3 ½ hours
duration, led by top experts on the specific subjects being covered. We will
begin on Friday morning with a walking tour of the town of Gettysburg led by an
outstanding interpreter, Gerry Eak. We’ll visit churches, homes
and other historic buildings which will tell us fascinating stories of the
history of Gettysburg and of fighting that raged in the town’s streets during
the Civil War.
After
lunch on Friday, our afternoon tour, led by John Archer, will explore
the fighting that raged on July 2-3 at the Bliss Barn and the July 3
fighting at the Bryan Farm at the high water mark of the Confederacy.
On
Saturday morning, led by Sue Boardman, we will follow in the shoes of Abraham
Lincoln when he visited Gettysburg in November, 1863, following him from
the train station to the cemetery where he would give the
immortal Gettysburg Address.
After
lunch on Saturday, Tim Smith and Wayne Motts will lead us on a tour of
the Lutheran Seminary grounds and of the fight at the Seminary.
This will be our most detailed-ever look at this overlooked aspect of the
battle.
On
Sunday morning, Gary Kross will take us for another look at Little
Round Top and Devil’s Den, places which most of our attendees have
visited before, but this time, Gary will ask for and field your toughest
questions about the terrible fighting that raged in those famous places.
Throughout
our time together, Gary will serve as lead historian and provide the
narrative for other aspects of the battle that are not otherwise covered by Gerry,
John, Sue, Tim and Wayne A fair amount of walking will be involved, especially
on Saturday morning, so be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes. Throughout
the tour, we’ll keep you supplied with water, soft drinks and snacks. We
hope you’ll join us on this all-star tour of America’s greatest
Civil War battle and most famous Civil War town.
About Our Tour Leaders
Gary
Kross, John Archer, Sue Boardman, Tim Smith and Wayne Motts are Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guides. Gerry
Eak is a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide
Friday, June 13
8:15 AM on Assemble
at Cyclorama Parking Lot - Gettysburg National Military Park
(Map
showing exact location will be provided in your confirmation letter).
8:45 AM Depart and Begin Tour
12:15PM Lunch at
General Pickett’s Buffet Restaurant
4:30 PM Arrive Back at Cyclorama Parking Lot
Saturday, June 14
8:15 AM Depart Cyclorama Parking Lot and
Continue Tour
12:30 PM Lunch at
Appalachian Brewing Company
4:30 PM Arrive Back
at Cyclorama Parking Lot
Sunday, June 15
8:15 AM Depart Cyclorama Parking Lot and
Continue Tour
12:00 N Arrive Back
at Cyclorama Parking Lot
REGISTRATION FEES (lodging not
included):
q Full Program - Adult: $ 345 Under Age 23: $ 135
q Friday Only - Adult: $ 150 Under Age
23: $ 65
q Saturday Only - Adult: $ 150 Under Age 23:
$ 65
q Sunday AM Only - Adult: $65 Under Age 23: $ 15
If
You Must Cancel we will refund 100% of your fees paid.
What is Included in your 3-Day Registration:
· the services of expert historians
chosen for their knowledge and experience
· transportation around the
battlefield and into town
· Friday lunch at General Pickett’s
Buffet Restaurant
· Saturday lunch at the Appalachian
Brewing Company
· refreshments and snacks during the
tour
· map package
Lodging: Please secure your
lodging as soon as possible. We suggest these nearby motels:
· Holiday Inn Battlefield, 516 Baltimore - 717-334-6211
· Best Inn, 301 Steinwehr -
717-334-1188
· Quality Inn, 380 Steinwehr -
717-334-1103
· Travelodge, 613 Baltimore -
717-334-9281
For additional lodging suggestions, visit
www.gettysburg.com
