Garry Adelman, chief historian of the American Battlefield Trust will present “The Battle of Gettysburg In-Depth”, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Oct. 20 at Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. This event will be an immersive, educational experience featuring the 8th Illinois Cavalry Reenactors, 1860s music by Last Night’s Fun, artifacts, and participant interaction. Reservations are encouraged as there is limited seating for this $95 benefit for Garfield Farm Museum.
This rare, one-of-a kind presentation by Adelman, an Illinois native who lives in Maryland, will cover each day of the 1863, July 1-3rd battle. Topics will include battle strategies, regiment formations, key commanders on both sides, enduring myths and folklore, and in particular, Illinois’ contribution to the greatest Civil War battle.
Just 85 years after the seemingly impossible dream, the founding of the Untied States, America would witness its greatest threat to that dream, the Civil War. The tragedy and sacrifices made to keep that dream alive are unimaginable today and are so taken for granted. Of all the battles critical to winning that war, the battle of Gettysburg stands out as in its aftermath, president Abraham Lincoln’s two-minute, 272-word Gettysburg Address still captures the hearts and minds of people around the world. The carnage and victory of that battle will be examined in depth in a once only and first time ever all-day seminar by the acclaimed Adelman.
The day is underwritten by a museum donor so most of the admission price will directly benefit the museum. A continental breakfast and all day beverages are included, but participants should bring their own lunch.
For more information and tickets call 630-584-8485. or visit www.garfieldfarm.org.
— Garfield Farm Museum