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The Battle of Gettysburg

with Gary Midkiff
2026-10-29 13:30:00 2026-10-29 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Battle of Gettysburg The Civil War Battle of Gettysburg is the largest battle ever fought in the Western Hemisphere (150,000 soldiers) and marks the turning point in the war. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Thursday, October 29
1:30pm - 3:00pm

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St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

The Civil War Battle of Gettysburg is the largest battle ever fought in the Western Hemisphere (150,000 soldiers) and marks the turning point in the war.

Gary Midkiff’s lecture will include videos and maps and cover (A) the prelude to the battle, (B) day 1 highlights including the heroism of Arabella Barlow and the timidity of Baldy Ewell, (C) day 2 highlights including the heroic charge on Little Round Top by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain and the 20th Maine, (D) day 3 highlights including the futility of Pickett’s charge, and (E) the impact of the battle on the course of the war. REGISTER

 

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