Campfire Program: Damn the Torpedoes! Admiral Farragut at Mobile Bay

Gettysburg National Military Park

Special Event
  • Oct 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
  • Free

Sail from Gettysburg to the Gulf coast and witness Admiral David Farragut’s daring 1864 assault on Mobile Bay. Through dramatic storytelling, this program explores Farragut’s leadership, the famous command —“Damn the torpedoes!”—and the naval courage that helped turn the tide of the Civil War.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, West Confederate Avenue

Latitude and Longitude 39.806587, -77.257058

Schedule

Date:

Oct 24, 2025

Time:

6:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Talk
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