Col. Hugh R. Miller: The Long Journey Home - Gettysburg Foundation Lecture with Ranger Matt Atkinson

Ranger Matt Atkinson talks about the life and death of Mississippian Hugh R. Miller as well as the experiences of Miller's son in returning Miller's body to the south during the war.
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[@mackenzieblair8135]

Did you manage to video record the 1st Minnesota program Chris led? I was one of the living historians and was hoping to find someplace to hear the program.

[@PiousJeems]

Thank you Matt, it is an amazing story about COL Miller of PONTOTOC Co MS.

[@carywest9256]

Watched this video earlier this morning, googled the 42nd Mississippi and found out by accident that Kevin Costner's Great-great Grampa Costner fought in this unit.

[@dervolkstribun6240]

Beloved Matt! Thanks Stuff Writer for erecting his monument with your videos. If you see him next time, please tell him about his biggest fan from Germany. Ah, Bruce Dickinson is a close friend of mine, we used to fence each other. Now we only drink a bit once in a time and tell the old stories. Thanks both of you guys, god bless you!! Curd Schumacher, Civil war buff, Meissen, Saxony, Germany.

[@mmeerr100]

I'd like to watch this talk but have now been driven away by the jarring ads that appear every few minutes. Sorry, Matt. UA-cam gone down the tubes.

[@SteveMikre44]

Simply outstanding...

[@fateagle4life]

Matt is a national treasure. He needs his own show discussing history. Not to mention he is a good old Mississippi boy even if he is an Ole Miss fan.

[@buckysimmons5164]

Matt Atkinson is the only Park Ranger I like to watch programs done by. He's not all over the place waving hands,ect like some other Civil War group that gives tours, not throwing shade just prefer Matt's style.

[@jacobmasters438]

As I type this comment, I can hear the constant booms of fireworks throughout the county I live in. It brings a smile to my face.

[@jamesa.7604]

Thanks for posting these. Mr. Stuffwriter! I always enjoy Matt's programs and hope to meet him at Gettysburg Park someday. My God! That Ben has really grown up over the years! Got quite the voice. Wonder if he will become a ranger and historian like his parents...

[@michaelpatterson2955]

Matt outdid himself on this one, I think. Great story of a great man and a great family. We must not let them be forgotten.

[@geraldpawlish6775]

Great as always! Thank you both Matt and Stuff Writer!

[@Sheilamarie2]

Been watching American Battlefield Trust videos all 159th Anniversay weekend! Now this with Matt is like icing on the cake! Thank you, Stuf Writer and Matt!

[@paulstan9828]

Hi Ranger Matt! He’s such a good speaker. Makes learning fun.

[@owryan1]

Never been this early 😀😀😀