Tim, you had me rolling on the floor when you described Gary in one word. Frantic! He just can't contain his passion for history. I love it! Thank you for the excellent work you all do to bring us videos to educate us on our nations struggles and triumphs. I am grateful!
Thank you Tim for all you do to interpret history in a way that is both entertaining and factual. You are not only a brilliant historian; you have a great sense of humor. Wishing you well and keep on making history!!
I used to love the audio buttons around the battlefield. I wish they would update them and reinstall them. It was so beneficial, for the kids especially, to be able to press and hear a story about what occurred.
Now they expect you to download an audio guide on your phone and play it at each stop. So, you can still get the same info, although not as convenient.
A good introduction to the Battle of Gettysburg is Shelby Foote's Stars in their Courses. It is short and very readable. It consists of the Gettysburg section extracted from Foot's Civil War series and published separately. High Tide at Gettysburg, as Smith mentions, is longer but very entertaining. Beware, however, as these are the gateway drugs to Pfanz, Codddington, et al.
Hey, Tim. My favorite audio button was out past the Virginia Monument. They talked about Pickett's Charge [of course] and about the 28th Virginina. I'm partial to the 28th as my Greatx3 grandfather was captured, fighting with the 28th, during Pickett's Charge.
I have a question. Tim might not know but I'd like to get his theory on this. Why is General Barksdale's grave not marked by name on the Elliot map? I read that he wasn't moved until 1867, and when they buried him on the Hummelbaugh property under a cherry tree, they gave him a headboard. There are some Confederate graves marked near the Hummelbaugh house, just none marked specifically as Barksdale. The Hunmelbaugh property isnt named on the map either, but the buildings are marked. Sorry about the long question.
good question, but there are no conf graves near the Hummelbaugh house at all. I agree with you though, he was said to be buried there. Also I wondered why the Elliot map shows 19 dead horses near Spanglers Spring. Odd, no batteries were there.....
@shellysmith1037 Yes, there is. If I remember correctly, there are at least 4. They are not individually named but they are there. The Hummelbaugh house is not marked by name on the map, but the buildings are there.
Hi Tim! I am building a diorama of the Gettysburg 1st Day battle and would like to know if the Chambersburg Pike bridge over Willoughby's Run in 1863 was made of stone, wood, or both (the supports stone and the rest wood)? What were most of the Gettysburg bridges made of at that time? In the Scourge of War: Gettysburg simulation it is shown as all wood. Right now I have created it as all wood, but need confirmation. Thanks for all you do!!
Tim please do a tour with Garry. Those one day tours you use to do twice a year. Those are the best.
Tim Smith continues to deliver the goods whenever he is called upon.
Tim Smith is a national treasure. Thanks Tim, for your dedication and passion to all things Gettysburg and Adams County 💕
Tim, you had me rolling on the floor when you described Gary in one word. Frantic! He just can't contain his passion for history. I love it! Thank you for the excellent work you all do to bring us videos to educate us on our nations struggles and triumphs. I am grateful!
Thank you Tim for all you do to interpret history in a way that is both entertaining and factual. You are not only a brilliant historian; you have a great sense of humor. Wishing you well and keep on making history!!
You’re the best, Tim. I love your programs! Thanks for all that you do!
Tim, years ago at the top of the tower an individual mentioned that this had to be a huge advantage to the union
Thanks Tim for your thoughtful advice and historical expertise. On these diverse subjects. 💯👍👊
The best part is the beginning.. "You, know what, Michaela? Sometimes people do have stupid questions.🤣
Great stuff, Tim. I can't wait to get back to Gettysburg to visit the new Adams Co. Historical Society museum.
I used to love the audio buttons around the battlefield. I wish they would update them and reinstall them. It was so beneficial, for the kids especially, to be able to press and hear a story about what occurred.
Now they expect you to download an audio guide on your phone and play it at each stop. So, you can still get the same info, although not as convenient.
A good introduction to the Battle of Gettysburg is Shelby Foote's Stars in their Courses. It is short and very readable. It consists of the Gettysburg section extracted from Foot's Civil War series and published separately. High Tide at Gettysburg, as Smith mentions, is longer but very entertaining. Beware, however, as these are the gateway drugs to Pfanz, Codddington, et al.
Really enjoyed this. Thanks, Tim.😊
Thanks Tim! Loved the History and Some Laughs LOL
Tim, thank you to infinity for your good services!
Loved this, Tim. Please do it again!
Tim is a treasure
Great description of Garry 🤣
FRANTIC!!! Hahahaha. I loved that
Poltergeist is the reason why I don’t ever want to be buried in a cemetery.
Very entertaining. Thanks JD for a great question.
No Historians in Life, He's a History Teacher.
In your opinion,what is the most important overlooked site on the Gettysburg battlefield?
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Hey, Tim. My favorite audio button was out past the Virginia Monument. They talked about Pickett's Charge [of course] and about the 28th Virginina. I'm partial to the 28th as my Greatx3 grandfather was captured, fighting with the 28th, during Pickett's Charge.
Fantastic! Thanks
This is great.
I'll bet Andrew and Gary are your favs...your allowed..free country🎉❤have a nice weekend everyone 😊
I can hear you!
I have a question. Tim might not know but I'd like to get his theory on this. Why is General Barksdale's grave not marked by name on the Elliot map? I read that he wasn't moved until 1867, and when they buried him on the Hummelbaugh property under a cherry tree, they gave him a headboard. There are some Confederate graves marked near the Hummelbaugh house, just none marked specifically as Barksdale. The Hunmelbaugh property isnt named on the map either, but the buildings are marked. Sorry about the long question.
good question, but there are no conf graves near the Hummelbaugh house at all. I agree with you though, he was said to be buried there. Also I wondered why the Elliot map shows 19 dead horses near Spanglers Spring. Odd, no batteries were there.....
@shellysmith1037 Yes, there is. If I remember correctly, there are at least 4. They are not individually named but they are there. The Hummelbaugh house is not marked by name on the map, but the buildings are there.
Hi Tim! I am building a diorama of the Gettysburg 1st Day battle and would like to know if the Chambersburg Pike bridge over Willoughby's Run in 1863 was made of stone, wood, or both (the supports stone and the rest wood)? What were most of the Gettysburg bridges made of at that time? In the Scourge of War: Gettysburg simulation it is shown as all wood. Right now I have created it as all wood, but need confirmation. Thanks for all you do!!
Shampoo bottle lol but TRUE😊
My ggg-grandfather was with the 82nd PA. But I can't seem to find much about what they did on July 3. Would you know anything?
This format with Tim is nonpareil!
Why do you use the French pronunciation of the plural of 'corps'?
So what you're saying, Tim, is that people are unbelievably stupid?
Soooo the OLD Catholic cemetery off of Washington St is definitely the place to see ghosts. Got it. 🪦⛪️🪦