Living History on the Ridge - Chaplain Alexander D. Betts

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Fri Nov 13 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

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Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center | Gettysburg, PA

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Chaplain Alexander D. Betts, 30th North Carolina Infantry
Presented by Bobby Rogers
Step back into July 1863 and meet Confederate Chaplain Alexander D. Betts of the 30th North Carolina Infantry. As you explore Seminary Ridge Museum, encounter Chaplain Betts in a first-person living history portrayal by Bobby Rogers and discover the faith, compassion, and challenges of ministering to soldiers amid the suffering and devastation of Gettysburg.
Bobby Rogers is a living historian who portrays a Confederate chaplain, helping visitors better understand the deeply human experiences connected to Gettysburg, particularly those tied to suffering, compassion, faith, and care for the wounded.
- FREE with Museum Admission -
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