Ask A Gettysburg Guide #125- The 1st Minnesota - with Ralph Siegel | America250
Release Date: 04/17/2026
Abner Doubleday on McPherson's and Seminary Ridge- Get Out of the Car Field Talk
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Before you come to the tour, make sure you download the information found here: May 23, 2026 – 10:00 AM Major General Abner Doubleday and the Defense of McPherson’s/Seminary Ridges July 1, 1863 Led by LBG Lewis Trott Did Major General Doubleday accomplish all that could have been accomplished on July 1, 1863 or was the desperate struggle a futile attempt at holding ground at the cost of his Corps? Park where legal with all 4 wheels on the pavement. Meet at the Abner Doubleday statue on Reynolds Ave. S See you on the field!
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John Brown's War - with Dennis Frye
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While we are putting the finishing touches on the John Brown Tavern Talk, why not prepare yourself with this supplemental episode that non-Patrons won't see for weeks. Mr. Harpers Ferry himself, Dennis Frye, joins Matt to really get into John Brown's war.
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The 9th Corps with Steve Phan
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From 2nd Bull Run to Ft. Stedman, the 9th Corps saw a lot of action in the Civil War. Historian Steve Phan joins us to talk about their service. Steve Phan is Phantastic You can support Addressing Gettysburg's efforts to explore history in a real and fun way by going to and becoming a member AND to hear the rest of this interview. You can also get a tax deduction by donating to our non-profit The Digital History Pioneers Foundation at . DHP goes to fund our larger productions and projects, replace worn out or damaged equipment, buy much needed memory and more.
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Strong Vincent- with Jenn Bennie From Walk With History
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Walk With History's Jenn Bennie stopped in the studio a while back to talk abot one of her favorite figures from the Battle of Gettysburg: Brigadier General (Colonel during the battle) Strong Vincent. Vincent was born in Waterford, Pennsylvania. He attended Trinity College and Harvard University, graduating in 1859. He practiced law in Erie, Pennsylvania. In 1861 he was commission lieutenant-colonel in the 83rd PA and assumed command of the brigade after its commander resigned following the battle of Chancellorsville. He was mortally wounded during the fight for...
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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #126 | Lockwood's Brigade with Stuart Dempsey | America250
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NEW SERIES! Tavern Talks S1E1 - "Naked and Starving As They Are": Valley Forge | Kenneth Gavin | America250
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We'd like to invite you to subscribe (for free) to our YouTube Channel. In 2026, its name will change from Addressing Gettysburg to Addressing History so as to enable us to produce new content that explores a wider breadth of American history. Our first attempt at that was produced last year and we just released the first episode of this new series. It's called "Tavern Talks" and our goal is to give we, the People, equal footing with our historian guests in a way no one else cares to try. Our first episode is about Valley Forge and features Kenneth Gavin. There are some visuals that you will...
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Raising the White Flag - David Silkenat
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Did you know that more soldiers surrendered than died at the Battle of Gettysburg? Neither did I. That is until I did this interview with David Silkenat about his book, . To hear the rest of this episode and support Addressing Gettysburg, go to and become a member today.
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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #125- The 1st Minnesota - with Ralph Siegel | America250
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🔴Ask a Guide 125 1ST Minnesota at Gettysburg- with Ralph Siegel- America250 April 8m 2026, LIVE! at 7pm This episode of Addressing Gettysburg’s Ask a Gettysburg Guide provides a deep dive into the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, led by guest historian Ralph Siegel. 1. The Strategic Importance of the 1st Minnesota (1:11:12 - 1:49:13) Saving the Center: The discussion centers on the regiment's critical charge on July 2, 1863. Ralph explains how the unit was ordered to plug a dangerous gap in the Union line near the Pennsylvania Memorial location, effectively halting Willcox’s...
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Ask A Gettysb... Rev. War Guide #123 | Washington's Crossing | Ken Gavin | America250
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🔴Ask a Gett…. Valley Forge Guide 123 Washington’s Crossing with Ken Gavin - March 18, 2026 Ken’s Previous Shows *Patreon Premium: “Four Score and Seven Years Before” Gettysburg in the Revolutionary War - November 18, 202 “Four Score and Seven Years Before” Gettysburg in the Revolutionary War - November 25, 2024 Valley Forge Part 1 “Naked and Starving As They Are” - February 24, 2025 Valley Forge Part 2 “Naked and Starving As They Are” - March 3, 2025 The Patriot - 2000 Movie The Crossing - 2000 Movie Revolution - 1985 Movie Henry Knox letters to wife Lucy ...
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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #124 | Compensation in Civil War Armies | LBG Rich Kohr
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Rich Kohr is back tonight to talk about how soldiers were compensated during the Civil War. I know what you're saying: "Who cares?" Oh, ye of minuscule minds. Just watch and you'll be blown away at how interesting this actually is. Know how we can be so sure? Because this was recorded back in 2024 and our Patrons watch the recording session and participated LIVE at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg See ya there!
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This episode of Addressing Gettysburg’s Ask a Gettysburg Guide provides a deep dive into the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, led by guest historian Ralph Siegel.
1. The Strategic Importance of the 1st Minnesota (1:11:12 - 1:49:13) Saving the Center: The discussion centers on the regiment's critical charge on July 2, 1863. Ralph explains how the unit was ordered to plug a dangerous gap in the Union line near the Pennsylvania Memorial location, effectively halting Willcox’s Confederate brigade. Military Necessity: The panel debates whether this was a true military emergency or if the Confederate attack was already faltering. (2:58:10 - 2:58:36).
2. Analyzing the Casualty Data (1:41:14 - 1:47:05) Historical Accuracy: Ralph uses this as a lesson for battlefield guides: numbers are vital, but he notes that it is difficult to explain the internal experience of these men to modern visitors, as the soldiers were fighting in a state of automatic, combat-hardened instinct rather than calculating their own losses in real-time.
3. Legacy and Commemoration (1:49:39 - 2:07:04) The Commander’s Resting Place: There is a specific investigation into why their commander, Colonel Nathan Messick, is buried in the National Cemetery (2:06:53 - 2:07:04). 4. Cultural Memory and Media (3:06:05 - 3:07:02)
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First Minnesota Society firstminnesota.net Minnesota Historical Society https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/group/first-minnesota-volunteer-infantry-regiment The Killer Angels - Michael Shaara 1st Minnesota Monuments https://gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/union-monuments/minnesota/1st-minnesota/#google_vignette
Regimental Losses in the American Civil War - William F. Fox Regimental Losses in the American Civil War - Hathi Trust https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000452031
Glory Road - Bruce Catton Gettysburg: The Final Fury - Bruce Catton Minnesota
Soldiers and Sailors Monument St. Paul MN https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/thing/soldiers-and-sailors-memorial-st-paul?hs_amp=true
Last Civil War Solider Albert Woolson Monument https://gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/monuments-to-individuals/albert-woolson/
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William Lochren and family papers, 1852-1925 https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/group/first-minnesota-volunteer-infantry-regiment
David Geister Artist - https://www.davidgeister.com/americancivilwarartwork
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