Rev. Dr. Nancy Hale -
Artillery at Gettysburg: The guns, the artillerists, and the Medal of honor

Tonight’s program is a look not only at the types and numbers of guns at Gettysburg, and he technical side of artillery, but also human interest stories of some of the artillerists, including those who were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions.

Reverend Doctor Nancy Hale opened our last campaign year in September with a wonderful talk regarding Civil War chaplains. In a total change of pace, this year finds her in Gettysburg with artillery units. Nancy, a United Methodist minister, moved last year from upstate New York to Central Pennsylvania, and spends as much time as she can in Gettysburg. She is participating for the second year in 100 Nights of Taps, sounding Taps in the National Cemetery during an early evening program held every night through Labor Day. She is also currently working towards becoming a Licensed Battlefield Guide in Gettysburg National Military Park.

Tom Fontana will also be joining us for this first meeting of the year, once again providing period music for the evening. He returns in December with his own program, “Lincoln Lite: The Humorous Side of Mr. Lincoln, as Remembered by Those Who Knew Him.” Tom is a resident of Gettysburg, where he presents musical programs for varied events, as well as participating in re-enactor bands in and around the National Military Park.