Gettysburg Tours

[IronMike]

FYI everyone. Two things. If you're coming to the show and want to do the Artifact Tour on Sat morning please remember that you must sign up for a time slot. We can only get 20 people in the space at a time so we need to plan ahead. Times are 1000, 1040, and 1120. Email me directly with your choice of time and I'll put you on the list. Also. The time for the Picketts Charge Tour on Sunday has been changed. The start time is now 0930. Hopefully this will allow everyone time to get back to the hotel and check out if they're leaving that day or get lunch before the awards ceremony. Any question please write to me. [email protected]

Regards,

Mike

 

[garyjd]

Mike, Who is doing the tour? Scott Hartwig? ~Gary

 

[IronMike]

Greg Goodell. He's the Curator at the Park. Scott will be on vacation.

 

[garyjd]

Well, if this tour includes walking across to the "highwater mark" it's not to be missed. For those that have never done it and think the ground is flat...think again. ~Gary

 

[IronMike]

I thought you where reffering to the museum tour. Here's what I got from Scott on the Picketts Charge Tour/walk "Jen Murray, a PhD student at Auburn and a seasonal here for about six years, will do the Pickett's Charge walk. She knows her stuff on the
subject." And " The Friday, 10 a.m. program on myths and controversies will be given by Rick Bartol. He's been a seasonal ranger here for 28 years and teaches history during the school year..."

As you know Tim Smith who is a Licensed Battlefield Guide will be doing the Wheatfield and Little Round Top tour/talks. Tim is very good and highly recommended.

Godell is doing the Artifact tour/talk.

 

[RFL]

Events

Mike

As of todays date is the schedules shown in this link correct as to times and dates, especially the tours and events ?

http://artistpreservationgroup.com/gettysburg.htm

As I understand it, we can sign up when we arrive, or do we need sign up before arrival for all events/tours, not just the Artifacts tour ??
Thanks

 

[IronMike]

Richard,

Here's the scoop. We will also have a map and brochure available at the APG admissions desk with all the info. You only need to sign up for the Uniform and Artifact Tour so we can control the times and flow of people through the space.

Tours and Presentations.

Friday 10:00 Myths of Gettysburg - High Water Mark. Learn what's fact or fiction about the battle
Presented by the National Park Service

Friday 4:00 The Wheatfield - TBA. This tour will focus on the fighting on the second day at the Wheatfield and Rose Farm. Included will be an examination of period photographs
Presented by Licensed Battlefield Guide Tim Smith

Sat 10:00 Uniform and Artifact Exhibit Visitors Center. Greg Goodell Curator for the Park will present some of articles from the parks collection not on display. Greg will also speak about the collection and the history of some of the artifacts. Because of limited space in the curatorial space we will have 3 groups of 20 for 40 minutes at a time
** Greg Goodell.

Sat 4:30 Little Round Top- Little Round Top. Learn about the fighting on Little Round Top scene of the 20th Maine's heroic stand
Presented by Licensed Battlefield Guide Tim Smith

Sun 0930 Pickett’s Charge. Learn the facts of the infamous charge including the participation of the 5th Alabama and its colors. Be prepared to walk 1 mile from the Virginia Monument to Cemetery Hill and back. Old shoes are recommended especially if there has been recent rain. The ground can also be wet in low spots even during dry weather. Group will meet at the Virginia Monument NLT 0930. If you choose not to walk back to your car after the presentation arrangements should be made to be picked up on Cemetery Hill. Directions: From the entrance to the Wyndam Complex turn left and follow Route 30 through town to the ... follow road to the Virginia Monument on left. Park in designated area.
Presented by the National Park Service

** Sign Up required.

Seminars

All will be held in the break out rooms across the hall from the vendors area.

Historical Art - Capturing the Past - A 40 minute slide show by Keith Rocco and past historical artists. Keith explains the method that both he and artists such as Remington, Meissonier, and Detaille used to create this genre of art. Keith Rocco 40 min 10am Sat

Airbrushing Techniques - Chris Mrosko 60 min 6pm Fri

Shepard Paine - Vignettes and Diorama Composition 1 pm Sat

Bill Merklin - Converting figures. 60 min 8pm Fri