You Are Invited To Attend None Fought Harder: The Irish at    Gettysburg - A Walking Tour    Saturday, September 29, 2007 Gettysburg National Military Park sponsored by  Civil War Education Association (CWEA) led by Rich Bellamy

This unique tour will examine famous actions and not so famous ones, all through the eyes of the Irish. These will include the defensive engagement on the morning of Day One west of Gettysburg led by Colonel William Gamble of County Tyrone. We will follow the pursuit of the Union 11th Corps on Day One with the unit that Confederate General Richard Taylor called his “Irish Regiment” - the 6th Louisiana - and follow them again on the night of Day Two when they charge up Cemetery Hill.   We will view Barksdale’s Mississippians’ attack through the eyes of one of the Irishmen in the 73rd New York (Frank Moran), and we’ll follow the green flags of the Irish Brigade across the Wheatfield.   We will stand with Captain John Dooley of the 1st Virginia who, on Day Three, charged to within 30 yards of the Federal line before being severely wounded, later to be captured, treated and held as a Union POW until February, 1865. We will help repulse Pickett’s Charge with the brigade led by General Thomas Smyth of County Cork. We’ll stand with Captain James Rorty, commander of Battery B, 1st NY Light Artillery who, during Pickett's Charge, died manning the last of his functioning guns. We will help hold the stone wall with Colonel Dennis O’Kane’s 69th Pennsylvania as the Union line is broken.    During our day, we’ll also explore a little known artillery action as we stand with Confederate battery commander Captain James Reilly as he punishes the cavaliers of Farnsworth’s doomed charge on Day Three.   Finally, we will tell the story of the future President of the University of Notre Dame, Father William Corby, as he delivers benediction to the Irish Brigade before they go into battle. We will also discuss the meaningful relationship between President John F. Kennedy and the Gettysburg Battlefield. During the day, we’ll reflect on the motivations of the Irishmen who chose to make this war their own. We’ll ponder the words of James Rorty, who in a letter to his father, explained why he was going to risk his life by fighting in a war that seemed of such little consequence to most Irish immigrants: "….dear father, let me reassure you of my firm conviction, that the separation of this Union into North and South would not only be fatal to the progress of constitutional freedom but would open impassable barriers in the way of future immigration. It would close forever the wide portals through which the pilgrims of liberty from every European clime have sought and found it. Why? Because at the North the prejudices springing from the hateful and dominant spirit of Puritanism, and in the South, the haughty exclusiveness of an Oligarchy would be equally repulsive, intolerant and despotic. Our only guarantee is the Constitution, our only safety is in the Union, one, and indivisible."   Driven by these and other motivations, Irishmen served and shed their blood, fighting on both sides, in all of the major actions at Gettysburg. We hope you’ll join us on our salute to the Irish at Gettysburg! Note:  If you have a particular unit or individual that you would like to see as part of the tour, you are welcome to contact our tour leader after you have enrolled for the tour. The CWEA office will provide you with his e-mail address. Please e-mail him at least three weeks prior to the tour and he will endeavor to include your unit or individual in the tour.     About Our Tour Leader Rich Bellamy is a Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide and a frequent speaker on Civil War and Revolutionary War topics.   Saturday, September 29, 2007   From 8:15 AM on           Assemble at Cyclorama Parking Lot at Gettysburg National Military Park (Directions to the lot will be provided in your confirmation letter. You can park for free and leave your car all day at this location). 8:45 AM                        Bus Departs for Tour 12:15PM                         Buffet Lunch at General Pickett’s Buffet Restaurant 1:00 PM                          Continue Tour 4:30 PM                          Arrive Back at Cyclorama Parking Lot   REGISTRATION FEES:     Adult: $150    Under Age 23: $ 45   If You Must Cancel: Your registration fee will be 100% refunded within 30 days.   What is Included in your Registration: ·        the services of an expert historian chosen for his knowledge and experience        ·        transportation around the battlefield ·        lunch at General Pickett’s Buffet Restaurant ·        refreshments and snacks during the tour   ·         map package         Lodging: If you will need 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 Steinwehr - 717-334-1103 ·        Colton Motel, 232 Steinwehr - 717-334-5514 ·        Travelodge, 613 Baltimore - 717-334-9281 ·        Econo Lodge, 945 Baltimore - 717-334-6715   For additional lodging suggestions, visit www.gettysburg.com