For
a day and a half, our tour leaders will recount some of the most fascinating
and important actions at Gettysburg as they detail the fights for Cemetery Ridge. On
Saturday morning, after a preliminary orientation describing the tactical scene
of July 2, we will begin with discussing the Union left wing in a shambles and
address Lt. Col. Freeman McGilvery’s bold attempt to form a line of guns
to check the Confederate assault. Next we will venture north to where Col. George
Willard’s brigade, at Hancock’s orders, formed line of battle and met the
Mississippians of Barksdale’s brigade in a vicious clash at the base of the
ridge in Plum Run ravine. We will pay particular attention to the charge of the
1st Minnesota and the movements of Willard’s brigade which together
turned back Cadmus Wilcox’s Alabamians. Special attention will be given
to the numerous Union batteries caught amid the tumult of the Confederate
advance. Following lunch, the afternoon will find us walking the fields where
Brig. Gen. William Harrow’s and Col. Norman Hall’s Second Corps
brigades withstood the onslaught of Richard Anderson’s division.
Saturday will close after a detailed discussion of the skirmishing west of
Brig. Gen. Alex Hays’ line and the measures taken by both sides to
capture the Bliss farm.
Sunday
morning will be devoted to both the Union and Confederate perspectives of the
Pickett-Pettigrew-Trimble Assault and its preceding cannonade. Our tour leaders
will narrate the action from terrifying beginning to devastating conclusion,
paying particular attention to individual vignettes of valor and human interest
on both sides. Numerous engaging controversies will be discussed along the way.
We hope you’ll join us in Gettysburg for a spirited analysis of this momentous struggle!
About Our Tour Leaders
Gary
Kross is a Gettysburg Licensed
Battlefield Guide and one of the most popular tour leaders of the battle of Gettysburg. A
leading tactical authority on the battle, he has authored the annual Gettysburg issue of Blue & Gray Magazine for many years, and serves as that
magazine’s associate editor.
Zachery
A. Fry is a student attending Kent State University.
His interest in the battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War began at age 5. He has participated
in more than 20 tours of Gettysburg, and made his debut as a tour leader in July, 2003
when he led, with Gary Kross, a CWEA sponsored Gettysburg tour. He
subsequently has co-led tours of Gettysburg for the CWEA in 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007.
Saturday,
July 19
8:15 AM on Assemble at Cyclorama Parking Lot on Taneytown Road - a map showing
the lot’s exact location will be sent to you with your confirmation letter.
8:45 AM Bus Departs and Begin Tour
12:15PM Lunch
at General Pickett’s Buffet Restaurant
4:30 PM Arrive Back at Cyclorama Parking Lot
Sunday,
July 20
8:15 AM Bus Departs and Continue Tour
12:00 N Arrive Back at Cyclorama Parking
Lot
REGISTRATION FEES (lodging
not included): Adult: $ 195 Under Age 23: $ 75
If You Must Cancel we will
refund 100% of your fees paid. However, to receive a 100% refund, you must allow
30 days from the date of our receipt of your notice of cancellation
What is Included in your Registration:
· the services of expert historians
chosen for their knowledge and experience
· transportation around the
battlefield
· Saturday lunch at General
Pickett’s Buffet Restaurant
· refreshments and snacks during the
tour
· map package
Lodging: We suggest the following nearby motels:
· Holiday Inn Battlefield, 516 Baltimore -
717-334-6211
· Best Inn, 301 Steinwehr -
717-334-1188
· Quality Inn, 380 Stein8
wehr -
717-334-1103
· Travelodge, 613 Baltimore -
717-334-9281
For additional lodging suggestions, visit www.gettysburg.com |
