My Last For Now

Matt Callery, host of the Addressing Gettysburg Podcast, and me.

This past weekend I travelled to Gettysburg for my last scheduled “appearance” of what has been (for me) a very busy 2023. On Sunday I recorded an episode of the Addressing Gettysburg Podcast with host Matt Callery. I have to say, I really enjoyed the whole experience. I’ve never worked in a “real” studio before. Using headphones confirmed my long-held detest of the sound of my own voice. It was an informal format, and I used only general notes. I talked about First Bull Run in general, though probably in more detail than we thought going into it, then segued into Bull Runners who bought the farm – for the most part, spectacularly – at Gettysburg. Matt tells me the episode probably won’t air until early 2024. I’ll keep you posted.

The Wall of Fame

There it is – I’m officially famous!

On Saturday, I spent some time on the field visiting a few of the fallen Bull Runners:

James McKay Rorty of the 69th NYSM

Augustus Van Horne Ellis of the 71st NYSM

Alonzo Cushing of Battery G, 2nd US Artillery

Also on Saturday, I made my first ever visit to the supremely haunted Sachs Bridge.

A youthful Peter Venkman

On Sunday, on the anniversary of his death, I stopped by to say hi to Thaddeus Stevens.

Dead, but cranky

Thanks to a good friend who came up to spend Saturday afternoon with me.

Craig Swain and yours truly at Appalachian Brewing Company. It was noon. Somewhere.