# Event Details - **Event Name**: Battle of Gettysburg 163rd Anniversary on the Ridge - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Most events are FREE, but donations are appreciated. More details (and additional programs!) to come. Schedule subject to change. - Tuesday, June 30, 2026 -6:00pm – “On the Eve of Battle” Dinner (Featuring Chris Mackowski, Ph.D., author of Atlas of Independence: John Adams and the American Revolution and Fight Like the Devil: The First Day at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863). TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. Visit seminaryridgemuseum.org/events for tickets. - Wednesday, July 1, 2026 -9:30am – “First Clash at Gettysburg: The Fight for McPherson’s Ridge” (Presentation by Kaleb Kusmierczyk, SRMEC Director of Museum Operations) FREE. Approximately 45 minutes plus Q&A. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). -10:30am – “The Civil War Chaplains of York County, PA” (Presentation by Scott Mingus, Author and Historian) FREE. Approximately 45 minutes plus Q&A and book signing. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). -11:30am – “The John & Eliza Slentz Family: Retreat from Battle, Return to Devastation” (Presentation by Lisa Shower, Author and Historian) FREE. Approximately 45 minutes plus Q&A. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). -12:30pm – “The Nameless and the Faceless of the Civil War” (Presentation by Lisa Samia, Author and Poet) FREE. Approximately 45 minutes plus Q&A and book signing. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). -2:30pm – “How They Met Their Demise: Robert E. Lee and John Buford” (Walking Tour by Chris Bagley, Author and Historian) FREE. Approximately 60 minutes. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). 6:00pm-9:00pm – “From Revolution to Rebellion: One Family’s American Story” (Reception and Presentation by Bill Schulz, national media contributor and descendent of Revolutionary War veteran William Dawes and Civil War veteran Rufus Dawes) FREE. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). - Thursday, July 2, 2026 -10:30am – “Echoes of 1865: The Surviving Legacies of the Civil War and How they influenced America’s Future” (Presentation by Karlene Bloom, Independent Researcher) FREE. Approximately 45 minutes plus Q&A. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). -11:30am – “Alexandria & Gettysburg: Connections Between Two Civil War Towns” (Presentation by Madeleine Feierstein, Historian and Founder of Rooted in Place) FREE. Approximately 45 minutes plus Q&A. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). -2:00pm – “A Hell of a Regiment: How the Twentieth Maine Created Their Gettysburg Story” (Book Discussion featuring author and historian Jared Peatman, Ph.D., moderated by Codie Eash, SRMEC Director of Education and Interpretation). Co-hosted with Gettysburg Foundation and Gettysburg National Military Park as part of Sacred Trust 2026. FREE. Approximately 45 minutes plus Q&A and book signing. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). -6:30pm-7:00pm - Reading of the Declaration of Independence. FREE. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). -7:30pm-8:30pm - Panel on Historical Legacy (Featuring Tom McMillan, Jake Wynn, Erin Pearce and Dan Vermilya; Moderated by Judy Morley, Ph.D., SRMEC Executive Director). FREE. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). -9:00pm-11:00pm - Outdoor screening of “Independence” from the award-winning HBO miniseries John Adams. FREE. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). - Friday, July 3, 2026 -10:00am to 3:00pm - Visit Lee’s Headquarters FREE. Meet at 401 Buford Ave. (Route 30), 0.2 miles north of Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center. -10:30am – “Two Marshalls, Two Americas: Union, States' Rights, and Civil War“ (“Revolution on the Ridge” presentation by Judy Morley, Ph.D., SRMEC Executive Director) FREE. Approximately 45 minutes plus Q&A. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). -11:30am – “The Revere Legacy: Patriotism and Service from Revolution to Civil War“ (“Revolution on the Ridge” presentation by Kaleb Kusmierczyk, SRMEC Director of Museum Operations) FREE. Approximately 45 minutes plus Q&A. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). -12:30pm – “’Liberty or Death’ from Richmond to Gettysburg: Patrick Henry’s Great-Grandson in the Civil War” (“Revolution on the Ridge” presentation by Codie Eash, SRMEC Director of Education and Interpretation) FREE. Approximately 45 minutes plus Q&A. Indoors. Meet at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (directly next to Seminary Ridge Museum). - Saturday, July 4, 2026 -8:30pm to 10:00pm – Fireworks from the Cupola SOLD OUT. Space is limited to 10 visitors. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gettysburg/battle-of-gettysburg-163rd-anniversary-on-the-ridge/200030124965915 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fireworks, 4th-of-july-fireworks, business, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 113 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Gettysburg - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: 111 Seminary Rdg, Gettysburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17325 - **lat**: 39.8322 - **long**: -77.24441 - **full address**: 111 Seminary Rdg, Gettysburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17325 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Battle of Gettysburg 163rd Anniversary on the Ridge - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c713ef40d60a55fca25de23471143081f454fe8bbd78b0caf59051c10675650c-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc8b4c4c-gmir?v=1782980418 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Battle of Gettysburg 163rd Anniversary on the Ridge being held? - **A:** Battle of Gettysburg 163rd Anniversary on the Ridge takes place on Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 111 Seminary Rdg, Gettysburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17325. - **Q**: Who is organizing Battle of Gettysburg 163rd Anniversary on the Ridge? - **A:** Battle of Gettysburg 163rd Anniversary on the Ridge is organized by Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Battle of Gettysburg 163rd Anniversary on the Ridge is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gettysburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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