Culp’s and East Cemetery Hill: Close Calls on the Right Flank

Spanning two days and more than eight hours, the Union right hosted the most sustained fighting at Gettysburg, and yet, Gettysburg’s “other hills” are little understood. How close were the Confederates to winning the battle at these hills? What got in their way? How can we better understand these fights and the fascinating story of its transformation into a National Park? Join the Trust’s chief historian and licensed battlefield guide, Garry Adelman, and American Battlefield Trust deputy director of education, Kristopher White, for a learning hike covering everything from East Cemetery Hill, the Stevens Knoll, and Culp’s Hill. See little-seen earthworks, a seldom-visited spring, and numerous photo locations as Kris and Garry separate fact from fiction at Gettysburg!

Type of Event: Hike

Guides: Garry Adelman and Kristopher White

Cost: $50.00 Per Person

Exertion: We rate this hike as DIFFICULT. It involves some 4-5 miles of walking and several stops at both Cemetery and Culp’s Hill. We will follow park trails that may include rocks, mud, branches, tree roots, and other obstacles. We will also follow park roads that contain active vehicular traffic.

This event is part of the American Battlefield Trust’s 2025 history hikes, tours, and lectures. This year's lineup can be experienced in person or online from the comfort of your living room.

You may also like the following events from American Battlefield Trust:

• This Sunday, 31st August, 08:45 am, Gettysburg’s First Day along the Chambersburg Pike in Gettysburg
• Next Saturday, 6th September, 10:00 am, Lee's Headquarters Open House with the Winfield S. Hancock Society in Gettysburg
• Next Sunday, 7th September, 02:30 pm, Generations Event @ Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg

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