Culp’s and East Cemetery Hill: Close Calls on the Right Flank

Sun Aug 31 2025 at 01:45 pm to 05:15 pm UTC-04:00

Gettysburg National Military Park | Gettysburg

American Battlefield Trust
Publisher/HostAmerican Battlefield Trust
Culp\u2019s and East Cemetery Hill: Close Calls on the Right Flank
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Spanning two days and more than eight hours, the Union right hosted the most sustained fighting at Gettysburg, and yet, Gettysburg’s “other hills” are little understood. How close were the Confederates to winning the battle at these hills? What got in their way? How can we better understand these fights and the fascinating story of its transformation into a National Park? Join the Trust’s chief historian and licensed battlefield guide, Garry Adelman, and American Battlefield Trust deputy director of education, Kristopher White, for a learning hike covering everything from East Cemetery Hill, the Stevens Knoll, and Culp’s Hill. See little-seen earthworks, a seldom-visited spring, and numerous photo locations as Kris and Garry separate fact from fiction at Gettysburg!
Type of Event: Hike
Guides: Garry Adelman and Kristopher White
Cost: $50.00 Per Person
Exertion: We rate this hike as DIFFICULT. It involves some 4-5 miles of walking and several stops at both Cemetery and Culp’s Hill. We will follow park trails that may include rocks, mud, branches, tree roots, and other obstacles. We will also follow park roads that contain active vehicular traffic.
This event is part of the American Battlefield Trust’s 2025 history hikes, tours, and lectures. This year's lineup can be experienced in person or online from the comfort of your living room.
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