Nicholas “Nick” Biddle Juneteenth Civil War Tour To Gettysburg

Join Taste of Freedom Tours for the Nicholas “Nick” Biddle Juneteenth Civil War Tour, a powerful, immersive heritage journey from Baltimore to Gettysburg.

This is not a lecture.
This is not a typical tour.

This is the Gateway to Freedom Experience.

Before Gettysburg… there was Baltimore.

On April 18, 1861, Pennsylvania militiamen marched through Baltimore and were met with violence in what became one of the first conflicts of the Civil War.

Among them was a 65-year old black man named Nicholas “Nick” Biddle—the first man to shed blood in defense of the Union.

This tour brings that moment—and everything that followed—to life.

Walk the historic Baltimore Riot Trail and step into the moment where history changed.

• Explore the events of April 18, 1861
• Discover how Nicholas “Nick” Biddle entered history
• Experience immersive storytelling that places you inside the moment

Go beyond the battlefield and uncover the untold stories of African American life and resilience.

• African American life before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg
• Stories of free and formerly enslaved Marylanders who settled in Gettysburg
• The 1850 Fugitive Slave Act and Underground Railroad networks
• Black entrepreneurs, farmers, and landowners shaping their communities

Hear powerful stories including:

• Jack & Julia Hopkins — future home of the Gettysburg Black History Museum
• Margaret “Mag” Palm — resistance against slave catchers
• Basil Biggs — community leader and veterinarian
• The historic 3rd Ward (“Old Getty Place”) descendant community
• Over 70 U.S. Colored Troops from Adams County, PA

This experience is about:

• Preservation — honoring stories that must not be lost
• Education — learning beyond the textbook
• Empowerment — connecting history to identity and purpose

This experience is for you if you want to:

✔ Honor Juneteenth in a meaningful way
✔ Learn Black Civil War history beyond the textbook
✔ Visit historic sites with deeper cultural context
✔ Experience immersive storytelling on location
✔ Connect with community through history and remembrance

This event is expected to draw strong interest from:

• History lovers
• Educators
• Community leaders
• Faith groups
• Families
• Cultural travelers

👉 Do not wait to register.

Join us the next day:

Celebrate the 170th Anniversary of Harriet Tubman’s Tilly Escape on the world-famous Baltimore Inner Harbor.

Seats are intentionally limited to preserve the immersive experience.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Baltimore County Public Library-Owings Mills Branch, 10302 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, United States

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