This is the June 2024 schedule for battle walks at the Gettysburg National Military Park. [begin quote]These 2-hour intensive programs examine unique portions of the battlefield, cover significant distances, and cross rough/uneven terrain. It is strongly recommended that visitors bring plenty of water, appropriate seasonal clothing, and sturdy hiking shoes. Please park vehicles with all four wheels on the pavement.
Weather modifications:
- In the event of a thunderstorm or tornado warnings, or a heat index in excess of 105 degrees, all programs will be canceled.
- In the event of a heat index in excess of 91 degrees, programs will be shortened and modified.
Programs begin at 10 am. Programs begin at various locations around the battlefield.
Schedule subject to change without notice.
| Date | Program | Start | End | Ranger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. June 8 | Fog and Friction of War on July 2 | Observation Tower, West Confederate Avenue | Soldiers & Sailors Monument, South Confederate Ave. | T. Harman |
| Sun. June 9 | Pickett’s Charge | Virginia Memorial, Auto Stop 5 | High Water Mark, Auto Stop 15 | T. Holbrook |
| Fri. June 14 | “The Grandest Charge of the War”: Barksdale’s Brigade | Peach Orchard, Auto Stop 10 | Plum Run, Auto Stop 11 | M. Atkinson |
| Sat. June 15 | George Sears Greene’s Defense of Culp’s Hill on July 2 | Culp’s Hill Tower | 137th New York Monument, Slocum Avenue | D. Welch |
| Sun. June 16 | McGilvery’s Artillery Holds the Line, July 3, 1863 | Intersection of U.S. Avenue and South Hancock Avenue | Pennsylvania Memorial, Auto Stop 12 | K. Smith |
| Fri. June 21 | “Give ‘em the cold steel!” Lewis Armistead and Pickett’s Charge | Virginia Memorial, Auto Stop 5 | High Water Mark, Auto Stop 15 | M. Atkinson |
| Sat. June 22 | Opening Clash: July 1 | McPherson’s Ridge, Auto Stop 1 | West End Guide Station | T. Holbrook |
| Sun. June 23 | The Attack and Defense of East Cemetery Hill on July 2 | Baltimore Street entrance, National Cemetery | East Cemetery Hill, Auto Stop 14 | D. Welch |
| Fri. June 28 | Robert Rodes’ Division Advances on West Cemetery Hill July 2 | West Confederate Avenue, across from the Armory building | Gettysburg Rec Park parking area | T. Harman |
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The battle walks are awesome. You get to follow in the footsteps the soldiers took in the battle while the rangers give you incredible detail about what happened and who did what. I can highly recommend them.
Student of the American Civil War 