Battle Walk Programs
2025 Battle Walk programs will be on Saturdays at 10:00am.
These 2-hour intensive programs examine unique portions of the battlefield, cover significant distances, and cross rough/uneven terrain. It is strongly recommended that visitors bring plenty of water, appropriate seasonal clothing, and sturdy hiking shoes. Please park vehicles with all four wheels on the pavement. Programs may start and end at different locations.
June 7
Willard's Brigade: The Harpers Ferry Cowards
Presented by Ranger Matthew Atkinson
Start location: Pennsylvania Memorial, Auto Tour Stop 12
End location: George Wiekert Farm
June 14
East Cavalry Field
Presented by Ranger John Nicholas
Start location: Parking lot, East Cavalry Field Road
End location: Cavalry Monument, Gregg Avenue
June 21
"It is Murder": The Fight(s) for Spangler's Spring
Presented by Ranger Daniel Brennan
Start location: Spangler's Spring, Auto Tour Stop 13
End location: Spangler's Spring , Auto Tour Stop 13
June 28
"We Were Right There When the Battle Begun": Free & Enslaved People during the Gettysburg Campaign
Presented by Ranger Rachael Nicholas
Start location: Abraham Brian Farm, Hancock Avenue
End location: Soldiers' National Cemetery, Auto Tour Stop 16
July 5
"For Nicaragua to Gettysburg": The Story of Birkett D. Fry and His Brigade on July 3, 1863
Presented by Licensed Battlefield Guide, Wayne Motts
Start location: Virginia Memorial, Auto Tour Stop 5
End location: The Angle, Auto Tour Stop 15
July 12
Myths, Martyrs and Memory: The Battle of Little Round Top
Presented by Ranger Chris Gwinn
Start location: Parking area at the intersection of Wheatfield Road and Sedgwick Avenue
End location: 20th Maine Monument, Wright Avenue
July 19
"Is that not a magnificent sight?": The 69th New York Storm the Wheatfield
Presented by Ranger Dan Welch
Start location: Pennsylvania Memorial, Auto Tour Stop 12
End location: Irish Brigade Monument, near Auto Tour Stop 9
July 26
The Sacrifice of the 16th Maine
Presented by Ranger John Hoptak
Start location: Eternal Light Peace Memorial, Auto Tour Stop 2
End location: Oak Ridge, Auto Tour Stop 3
August 2
"To move then, was against my better judgement": The 15th Alabama on July 2nd
Presented by Ranger Andrew Regiec
Start location: Alabama State Monument, South Confederate Avenue
End location: 20th Maine Monument, Wright Avenue
Weather modifications:
In the event of a thunderstorm or tornado warnings, or a heat index in excess of 103 degrees, all programs will be canceled.
In the event of a heat index in excess of 91 degrees, programs will be shortened and modified.
Schedule subject to change without notice.
Details
Duration 120-180 Minutes
Activity. Guided Tours
Reservations. No