Battle Walk: Barksdale’s Charge: Mississippi Fire on the Peach Orchard Line

Gettysburg National Military Park

Special Event
  • Oct 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Follow Brigadier General William Barksdale’s Mississippi brigade through one of the most ferocious attacks of July 2, 1863. With wild hair and fiery determination, Barksdale led a thunderous charge that tore through Union lines. Walk the ground, hear the voices, and feel the impact of this dramatic moment.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

North Sickles Avenue, Auto Tour Stop 10

Latitude and Longitude 39.801365, -77.246950

Schedule

Date:

Oct 25, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Event Type

  • Hike
  • Talk
  • Walk
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