McPherson Ridge | Gettysburg 161

We cover the beginning of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863, by walking Stone-Meredith Ave.
This video is part of our series commemorating the 161st Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. View all of the videos here: • Gettysburg | 161st Ann...
The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

[@bobgreen7964]

Covered With Glory by Rod Gragg is an excellent book on the 26th North Carolina Regiment at Gettysburg. I recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about Day 1.

[@jeremiahgayman1733]

Second that, such a good book by Mr Gragg!

[@buckjohnson135]

Thank you for the recommendation! I definitely need to learn more about Day 1

[@dlhrly708]

Hello, my ancestor, a first cousin removed a time or two was Henry Clay Coffey. Henry served with the NC 26th, Co F. We have a letter written by him to his parents telling of a brother's death not of combat but of sickness. Thank you, I will most definitely read the book you have recommended.

[@Trashslinger007]

Gary me and my son are planning on coming out there in a couple months, we love your videos! He went there for his 8th grade field trip and I’m excited to come there!

[@richardlindquist5936]

GF3 was in 52 NC , Pettigrew’s Brigade, opposite 121 PA and 80NY. He was wounded, captured, and eventually paroled. Wounded again at Bristol. Thanks for the great video.

[@jankovarik9714]

Gettysburg, the battle, the place, the people, the aftermath...endlessly fascinating!

[@terryeustice5399]

Your documentary on the Gettysburg Iron brigade. On the 1st day of the battle. Your expertise on this Battle. The Civil War Museum artifacts are just great. That dairy was wonderful. Thank you Garry, Tim, and Kris Thanks for sharing! 💯💕👊👍

[@Damacles9]

Great job guys! It would be wonderful if the Harrisburg Civil War Museum could do some videos like these for the Camp Hill, Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg (Oyster Mill Rd) area skirmishes. They could do pieces on the forts built around/in Harrisburg (Negley Park/Lemoyne). Also, do pieces on JEB Stuart's multi-day foraging/scouting foray the blinded Lee on the first day's fight. Then add these pieces to the Battlefield Trust's collection on The Battle of Gettysburg.

[@user-xn8nr8cw8f]

Garry asked if people would like to see more of these walking tours. My answer is yes, at Gettysburg and other sites. I really enjoyed this series.

[@sbishop6450]

Great video. Kris really is a Techno-wiz! How he does all that stuff is beyond me! Thanks all 🇬🇧

[@BambuSouljaBlessUP]

Always appreciated you guys are awesome 👏

[@frankchisman7188]

Great job Gary! That was an awesome explanation of the value of tangible objects from that time in history

[@user-tv3id2nf5o]

The 26th N.C. vs 24th Michigan is an incredible stretch of land. Very expensive real estate!

[@samvetri1542]

Saw you guys around 1:30 at the seminary …the content is outstanding !

[@soothsayer2406]

Awesome content! So exciting and suspenseful, even though we already know the major contours of the storyline. Thank you for revealing all of the intricate, forgotten details and different perspectives. Entertaining. Enjoyable and so relaxing.

[@cfd244]

I've been watching these anniversary videos for years and these are by far my favorites! Keep it up ABT!

[@ronaldcanby690]

Thank you, American Battlefield Trust and all participants in supporting this in honor of historic events in Gettysburg and surrounding areas! Outstanding presentation. In remembrance of the lives that were loss for our freedom. Martinsburg, WV 🇺🇸

[@Stew-kv8nw]

Crystal clear 4K video.. beautiful landscape and great content

[@HotRodMolina]

Fowler's demi Brigade of the 95th NY and the 14th Brooklyn were remnants of the Eastern and Original Iron Brigade, which was disbanded just before Gettysburg after three other two year regiments mustered out.

[@jacobmasters438]

Solomon Meredith is buried in my hometown of Cambridge City, Indiana. The highschool I graduated from is located 2 blocks South of his family plot. He certainly is a controversial character of his time. But, he's our local hero in The war against the Rebellion.

[@user-qw3vi8te1q]

Loved your coverage this year !

[@tomwarner2468]

My hometown probably supplied personal for the iron brigade! They also ,sent an artillery battery Loomis battery!

[@terryeustice5399]

Thanks!

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Thank you Terry! Sorry we missed you before.

[@russelllane7551]

My ancestor George Devaney of the 5th Florida was wounded and died on July 3rd. Did any Florida regiments fight on day 1or 2.

[@ieatmealsinmyroom7977]

The 2nd, 5th, and 8th i don't about the first day, but I know they were involved on the second day

[@jasonmorin5209]

Lane's Florida brigade didn't see any action on the 1st, but the advanced to the left of Barksdale on the 2nd. Dealt heavy casualties to the brigade north of the peach orchard

[@russelllane7551]

@@jasonmorin5209 👍

[@josephprice4095]

Didn't John Burns actually show up to the fight wearing his uniform from when he served in the War of 1812 and his own flintlock? Or is that Civil War mythology?

[@Damacles9]

The picture of Burns at around 6:00 shows his flint lock rifle and yes he did show up in his old uniform. I think the troops kinda laughed at him at first mixed with admiration, but when the bullets are flying it's all hands on deck. I was waiting for them to mention those facts. I can't recall if Burns changed rifles; was his ammo interchangeable -- smooth bore to rifled? Doubt it.

[@BenBreeg1138]

These are the excellent! I have been to Gettysburg many times but I really want to get out and do a lot of these little trails by myself.

[@jimhughes4313]

you mentioned that the underbrush and foilage is so different now. i wonder if that could be remedied. probably expensive.

[@user-ty5mp8ne1h]

Pittsburgh here

[@brianshawkey2910]

John Burns is my guy!

[@HighVelocityRips]

Hi Tim

[@HighVelocityRips]

We’re still at it w/ y’all!! 😅

[@bigsarge2085]

👍👍

[@bigtrucklittlerv7969]

We were here the week prior to beat the crowds.

[@smplyizzy]

Why are these video seem so rushed?

[@livingcolorinc]

Potential ghost fife 15:16-16:05 or so!

[@Hugh-nr5sx]

Something needs to be done about the car parking especially in the area of the 24th and 26th.

[@flyincosmo9356]

🤍

[@paulknappcollections]

Less caffeine Gary. 🙄

[@GuyPipili]

He drinks decaffeinated coffee. He's naturally high energy.

[@richardlindquist5936]

Heth is pronounced Heeth.

[@Baseballnfj]

Didn't see you fools at all today

[@kennethbiebighauser7984]

You are so irritating Gary ...like the Rebs running into those damn black hatters of the Iron Brigade ....

[@Kevbing9825]

I hate how y’all focus on Gettysburg 161 instead of something else like Malvern Hill 162nd, y’all are really “seasoned travelers”.