Gettysburg: Seminary Ridge Self-Guided Walking Tour

Description

This audio and GPS walking tour takes you into America’s embattled past atop the historic Seminary Ridge. We’ll begin our journey in the center of the seminary, by the Seminary Ridge Museum, and work our way out from there. First, we’ll dive into the long history of the institution, and its importance to the town of Gettysburg.

As you walk the hallowed paths, we’ll put you into the shoes of a seminary student back in the 1800s and introduce you to what life looked like before war came to the town. You’ll also hear some insights into the Iroquois who once occupied this land, whom General Robert E. Lee respected immensely.

You’ll see the home of the seminary’s founder, Samuel Schmucker, and learn why he was practically an outcast among the Lutheran community.

Next, feel the tension in the air as the townsfolk rush to read the news every day, watching the war draws ever closer to their front doors. Headlines like “Lee Invades the North” and “Confederates Advancing toward Gettysburg” do not bode well for our townspeople.

Follow the lines of battle as they’re drawn by both sides and hear how the explosive battle began. Then, visit the seminary building which became an impromptu Union hospital when the fighting started going south.

Then, follow the struggle blow-by-blow, from the fighting atop McPherson’s Ridge to the Confederate assault on the seminary itself. Become a fly on the wall in the command outposts of Generals Buford and Ewell as they vie for control of the battlefield.