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The Battle at Little Round Top July 2, 1863-Presentation by Joe Boslet
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The Battle at Little Round Top July 2, 1863-Presentation by Joe Boslet

The program tonight is one he has been working on for the past 6 years (and may never be done with the research) – the battle at Little Round Top, July 2, 1863, Gettysburg, PA. There have been countless books written on the subject, most pretty good and a few really bad. He found in his readings that there seemed to be a number of inconsistencies in many of the studies including what is supposed to be well known, accepted facts. It isn’t that there is not enough primary source material but the fact that it has been mis- interpreted or taken out of practical context or even not mentioned. Also, considering his combat experience in Vietnam, most authors have not sufficiently analyzed terrain and the impact on troop movement, positioning, and battle activity. In addition, few authors have attempted to factor in decisioning making by Strong Vincent and other commanders (including CSA) affecting and influencing the battle. We are not wing-walking in review of these matters but taking a historiographic approach in determining what likely was the reasoning for actions on the battlefield. He will also discuss the relative importance of Little Round Top in context with other action. There will be new material presented for the audience to evaluate and consider regarding one of the most popular (next to Pickett’s Charge) affairs of the Gettysburg battle. Joe is in the process of publishing a book on this topic. He has completed the manuscript and is working with a publisher. We hope to see this in the book stores in the future. CONGRATULATIONS Joe !!!!!!!
The Bliss Farm-Presentation by Kristopher White
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The Bliss Farm-Presentation by Kristopher White

Kristopher White – The Bliss Farm The Gettysburg battlefield is dotted with farms that are now famous to many Civil War buffs: the McPherson Farm, the Trostle Farm, or the Brian Farm. Yet, one overlooked farmstead owned by William and Adeline Bliss was caught in a raging man-made tempest. Situated between the Federal and Confederate lines, the farm played host to some of the fiercest small unit actions at Gettysburg. Join Kristopher White as he explores one of the forgotten actions atGettysburg, the Battle for the Bliss Farm. And learn how this now tranquil landscape witnessed the genesis of theUnited States Army Tank Corps. He will be speaking about the turmoil at the Bliss Farm during the battles at Gettysburg. The farm is yards from battlefield tour routes and seldom visited. However, this same area became a vital tank training ground for General Eisenhower, Camp Colt. About our Speaker: Kris is the deputy director of education at the American Battlefield Trust. He is a graduate of Norwich University with an M.A. in Military History, as well as a graduate of California University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in History.For nearly five years he served as a ranger-historian at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.White is the co-founder and chief historian of Emerging Civil War and is also the co-creator of the Engaging theCivil War Series, which is a partnership between Southern Illinois University Press and Emerging Civil War. An award winning speaker and editor, White has authored, co-authored, or edited nearly two-dozen books; and he frequently leads tours in the United States and abroad.He also served as a historian for the Penn-Trafford Recreation Board and a continuing education instructor for the Community College of Alleghey County nearPittsburgh, PA.
William H. Tipton: The Man Behind the Camera – Gettysburg Battlefield.” Presentation by Randy Drais
01:07:38

William H. Tipton: The Man Behind the Camera – Gettysburg Battlefield.” Presentation by Randy Drais

William H. Tipton: The Man Behind the Camera – how he influenced theGettysburg Battlefield.” Most, if not all, Battle of Gettysburg buffs have heard about Gettysburg photographer William H. Tipton. Tipton studied photography as the apprentice of Charles and Isaac Tyson, who were among the earliest Gettysburg photographers, and he later went into business for himself, taking thousands of photographs of visitors to the Gettysburg battlefield, where he also established Tipton Park and was a major force behind the establishment of the Gettysburg Electric Railway’s trolley line on the battlefield. By 1888, Tipton had produced approximately 5,000 views of the Gettysburg battlefield (the vast majority of the collection was acquired by the Gettysburg National Military Park from C. Tyson Tipton in 1935) and more than 100,000 portraits. Join amateur historian Randy Drais as we learn not only about William H. Tipton’s many influences on Gettysburg, the battlefield, and the Gettysburg National Military Park, but also his family and their involvement as well, and see many of Tipton’s rarely seen battlefield photographs. Born and raised in York, Pennsylvania, Randy Drais developed a keen interest in the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Campaign immediately after a 5th grade field trip to that famous Civil War battlefield. A lifelong passion to learn more resulted in his creation in March of 2008 of a website, http:// battleofgettysburgbuff.com, for individuals who wish to learn and do more than the average visitor to the battlefield.
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