Battle Walk: Barksdale’s Charge- Mississippi Fire on the Peach Orchard Line

Name: Battle Walk: Barksdale’s Charge- Mississippi Fire on the Peach Orchard Line
Start: 2025-10-25T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 10

Schedule

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Gettysburg Auto Tour Stop 10 | Gettysburg, PA

Join Ranger Matt Atkinson and follow Brigadier General William Barksdale’s Mississippi brigade through one of the most ferocious attacks of July 2, 1863. With wild hair and fiery determination, Barksdale led a thunderous charge that tore through Union lines. Walk the ground, hear the voices, and feel the impact of this dramatic moment.
These 2-hour intensive programs examine unique portions of the battlefield, cover significant distances, and cross rough/uneven terrain. It is strongly recommended that visitors bring plenty of water, appropriate seasonal clothing, and sturdy hiking shoes. Please park vehicles with all four wheels on the pavement. Programs may start and end at different locations.
Schedule subject to change without notice.
More information: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/gett-battle-walks.htm