The Whirlpool of Death: The Wheatfield at Gettysburg

The Wheatfield may claim to be the most confusing fighting at Gettysburg. With disjointed elements of four different corps overlapping in a back-and-forth fight and few features to remember from it, the Wheatfield confounds Gettysburg novices and experts alike. Join the Trust’s chief historian and licensed battlefield guide, Garry Adelman, and American Battlefield Trust deputy director of education, Kristopher White, for a walk around portions of Rose Woods, the Stoney Hill, Houck’s Ridge and of course the Wheatfield proper in which White and Adelman will link the fighting to the places we see. You’ll come away understanding the actions a little bit (or a whole lot!) better. Expect some (pleasant!) surprises along the way.

Type of Event: Hike

Guides: Garry Adelman and Kristopher White

Cost: $45.00 Per Person

Exertion: We rate this hike as MODERATE, with 2-3 miles of walking and several stops. 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:

• Next month, 8th June, 01:30 pm, Gettysburg’s Awful, Awful Rocks in Gettysburg
• Next month, 28th June, 10:00 am, Lee's Headquarters Open House & Artillery Demonstrations in Gettysburg
• This July, 26th July, 09:00 am, Fire in the Streets: The Street Fighting at Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg

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