• Gettysburg National Military Park

    Gettysburg

    National Military Park Pennsylvania

Event Details

  • 01/20/2013

    Artillery in 1862
    Location: Museum and Visitor Center | Map Time: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Fee Information: Free of charge Contact Name: Gettysburg National Military Park Contact Phone Number: (717) 334-1124, ext. 8023

The Civil War in 1863
Gettysburg National Military Park Mid-Winter Lecture Series 2013

Today's Program: "On Campaign with Fighting Joe", Joseph Hooker and the Army of the Potomac, with Chris Gwinn.

For five critical months Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker commanded the Union Army of the Potomac, taking it from the brink of collapse to the height of its power. From the crossroads of Chancellorsville to the eve of Gettysburg, follow this misunderstood and enigmatic general and explore his triumphs and disasters through the eyes of the men he commanded.

This series of free, one-hour programs begins at 1:30 p.m., in one of the theaters at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. Additional lectures will take place on weekends through March 10 and are free of charge. Full schedule available by calling 717-334-1124 x 8023 or by visiting www.nps.gov/gett

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