The Department of History at Oklahoma State University, in collaboration with the Adams County Historical Society (ACHS), is excited to host Civil War Weekends at the Museum. Proceeds from the events will be used to support ACHS programming and student-driven Civil War initiatives at Oklahoma State University.
The first weekend of talks is scheduled for this Saturday, May 20th, and Sunday, May 21st, and the second weekend is scheduled for Saturday, July 22nd, and Sunday, July 23rd. Each weekend's talks will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. with a break for participants to eat lunch (on your own).
Saturday, May 20th:
10:30 a.m. - "The Great Reunion of 1913" with John S. Heiser, Gettysburg National Military Park, retired
2:30 p.m. - "Gettysburg's Rebel Commissioner: The Life and Legacy of William Robbins" with Christopher Gwinn, Gettysburg National Military Park
Sunday, May 21st:
10:30 a.m. - "'Such Then is the Decision:'" General Meade and the Battle of Gettysburg with Dr. Jennifer Murray, Oklahoma State University
2:30 p.m. - "John Futch: A Soldier's Experience During the Gettysburg Campaign" with Dr. Peter S. Carmichael, Gettysburg College
Tickets are available for single days or the full weekend.
*Participants of this program will also receive complimentary admission to Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum.