Fighting with the “Third Texas:” The 18th Georgia at Antietam

This year the Antietam Institute is offering a series of monthly members-only battlefield excursions called “Following in the Footsteps.” These two-hour programs on Saturday mornings over the course of six months will be led by Antietam Institute historians and will cover the actions of a specific regiment or battery on the battlefield.

During each month’s excursion, you’ll follow in the footsteps of a specific unit, learning where it was raised, its service before Antietam, and who commanded it. The excursion leader will stop at critical locations around the battlefield to explain what the unit and its soldiers experienced on September 17, 1862.

The hikes are for current members only, and advance registration is required (login before registering), but there is no fee to attend.

Brad Gottfried: Fighting with the “Third Texas:” The 18th Georgia at Antietam

The 3rd Texas never fought with the Army of Northern Virginia, but the Texans of Hood’s/Wofford’s Brigade “adopted” the 18th Georgia because of its prowess on the battlefield, calling it the “Third Texas.” We will follow in the footsteps of the 18th Georgia as it leaves the West Woods, battles a portion of the Iron Brigade and then drives into the Cornfield. James Lemon, a young lieutenant in the regiment will guide us with his graphic description of the action.

The hike will begin and end at the Dunker Church. The length of this hike is approximately a mile, over moderate terrain.

You may also like the following events from Antietam Institute:

• Next Monday, 30th June, 07:00 pm, Summer Lecture Series: The Last Four Months of a Fifth Corps Soldier – Darin Wipperman in Sharpsburg
• Next month, 7th July, 07:00 pm, Summer Lecture Series: Before September: The Origin of the 1862 Maryland Campaign – Dr. Alex Rossino in Sharpsburg
• Next month, 12th July, 02:00 pm, Meet the Authors - Commanders of Antietam in Sharpsburg

Also check out other Workshops in Sharpsburg.