Historic Gettysburg Adams County (HGAC) will host its Educational Speaker Series at the historic G.A.R. Hall at 53 East Middle Street in Gettysburg, beginning on Thursday, April 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and presentations start at 7 p.m. The events are free to the public, no reservations are needed, and the hall is handicapped accessible.
Programs run on the third Thursday of the month.
The first three speakers will be:
–April 16 Thomas Nank, a research assistant with the American Battlefield Trust and a retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer will present “From Canada to France: The Story of a Michigan Sailor in the Civil War’s Greatest Sea Battle.” Come prepared to gain a greater insight into these dramatic and important events involving naval military operations during the Civil War.
–May 21 Ted Hirt, Gettysburg Town Guide, will speak on a number of topics, including the civilian experience at Gettysburg, what happened during the battle at the southern end of the town and the “eight miles from slavery” experience, as well as the seldom seen aspects of Gettysburg.
–June 18 Author Ron Kirkwood will be returning to the G.A.R. hall by special request. Ron has given presentations for HGAC regarding his historical work at the Spangler Farm, as documented in his book Too Much for Human Endurance. In continuing that Spangler saga, Ron will provide details about the rescuers of the wounded and dying, and will speak on “The Women who came to the rescue at the Spangler Farm.”
Stay tuned for HGAC’s fall lineup of speakers. Hope to see you at the hall!