Maurice Jackson discusses Anthony Benezet, the founder of the antislavery movement in America in the mid-1700s. Benezet believed the British ban on slavery should have been extended to the colonies, and worked to convince his Quaker brethren that slave-owning was not consistent with Christian doctrine.
The fighting in the Wheatfield at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863, was some of the most intense and confusing of the war. Gettysburg park historian Eric Campbell leads listeners through the bloody back-and-forth action.
Dr. Anne Knowles of Middlebury College answers the question "What could Lee see at Gettysburg?" Dr. Knowles builds two digital terrain models of the battlefield, one from 1996 data derived from aerial photographs, the other based on contour lines extracted from an 1874 map of the battlefield. Using a technique called viewshed analysis, she investigates how lines of sight and real-time geographic information may have influenced commanders' decisions and terrain perceptions. The results suggest that historical maps and evidence from the physical landscape can shed new light on even the most familiar historical subjects.
The Union soldiers defending this pile of giant boulders just west of Little Round Top found themselves on the far left flank of the Federal line July 2, 1863. They were the first to take on Confederate Gen. James Longstreet's assault that day. This audio tour covers the fight for Devil's Den and the true story behind one of the Civil War's most famous photographs.
Little Round Top on the Gettysburg battlefield was the scene of some of the most dramatic moments in American history, July 2, 1863. In this podcast, listeners will learn more about the fighting on Little Round Top. Designed as a four-stop walking tour, this podcast can also be listened to to gain a sense of the site's layout and history.
The doomed Confederate charge July 3, 1863, at Gettysburg has become one of the most famous events in American military history. In this podcast, listeners will follow in the footsteps of Pickett's men that day. Designed as a five-stop walking tour, this podcast can also be listened to to gain a sense of the site's layout and history.
Charles McCurdy of the University of Virginia discusses the ways in which states originally legally established or abolished slavery. He discusses particularly the gradual abolition of slavery (based on age and date of birth of African Americans) in states including Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
Professor Mackubin T. Owens details the Civil War campaigns—not just the battles—surrounding Vicksburg and Gettysburg. He looks at the choices and strategies of the generals involved in these campaigns.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to the Thursday, June 24th, 9:00 am-10:30 am session; and select the corresponding RealAudio link to the left.
The Hershey Story takes visitors on a journey through the life of Milton S. Hershey: the man, his chocolate company, the town that bears his name, and his legacy. It explores the accomplishments of an American entrepreneur through interactive museum exhibits and laboratory classes.
The museum offers exhibits, in-museum interactive classes and scavenger-hunt tours for school groups, workshops for visitors, and educational and recreational events.
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