GETTYSBURG 162 TOWN HALL | July 3, 1863 | Jim Hessler
Release Date: 07/03/2025
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info_outlineš **Gettysburg 162 TOWN HALL** š **July 3, 1863** šļø **Featuring: LBG Jim Hessler** š Recorded live at the Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center
Join us for a powerful and engaging **Addressing Gettysburg Town Hall**, where **YOU**āthe audienceāare the **star of the show**. š¤š§
In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore the climactic **Third Day of the Battle of Gettysburg**, with insights and analysis from Licensed Battlefield Guide **Jim Hessler**, alongside passionate, informed commentary from the live audience. š£ļø
š„ **Highlights include:** ⢠What **Robert E. Lee** may have hoped for on July 3 š ⢠More fighting over Culp's Hill 𤯠⢠The deafening Hell of the **cannonade before Pickettās Charge** š„ ⢠The brutal reality of the **infantry advance** during Pickettās Charge āļø ā¢ JEB Stuart and Custer ⢠The legendary debate: **Jeffrey vs. Geoffrey** š ⢠Day 3 MVP
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