Licensed Battlefield Guide and well regarded writer and researcher Timothy H. Smith will present what should be a fascinating talk on "The Gettysburg Civilians" this upcoming Tuesday evening, January 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Valentine Auditorium of the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary. Take Route 30 through downtown Gettysburg and turn left as you crest Seminary Ridge (opposite the Lee's Headquarters museum / Appalachian Brewing Company). Parking and admission are free.
Why not make an evening of it and have a relaxing dinner in Gettysburg, drive around the battlefield to see the most recent tree cuttings, and then learn more about the residents and farmers during the summer campaign of 1863?
Tim Smith is the Adams County Historical Society's Research Assistant and the author of several books, including one on civilian John Burns and the popular Devil's Den: A History and Guide he co-authored with Gary Adelman. He is a frequent tour guide at various events in town and on the battlefield, and I have had the privilege of being on several of his tours. He is entertaining, knowledgable, witty, and always interesting to listen to, so you will not be disappointed after making the drive to Gettysburg to hear him speak on one of his favorite and most passionate topics, the Gettysburg civilians.
Tim helped me locate a lot of good material for my upcoming book on John Gordon's brigade and the two weeks prior to the Battle of Gettysburg, and he proofread parts of the original manuscript.
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