Jul 12, 2021
“Farnsworth, if you don’t charge that battery, I will” On Day 3 of the Battle of Gettysburg, as the Confederates made their way back towards Seminary Ridge after failing to breach the Union line, the armies had not seen the last of combat before nightfall. Ordered by his commander, Hugh Judson "Kill-Cavalry_ Kilpatrick, Elon Farnsworth led his own fatal charge against the Confederates, although of a very different nature than that of General Pickett. Join us as we examine this action and some of the ground which helped make it folly. Bring your tick spray!
Come out to Gettysburg on July 17. Tour starts at 10AM so be there beforehand. PARK WHERE LEGAL. DO NOT PARK ON GRASS. Park legally between the William Wells Monument and the public restroom lot.