The Gettysburg Campaign to the Susquehanna River

06/20/2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Presentation by Stephen Runkle of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission

Lessons in History Summer Speaking Program thanks to the support of the Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation

 

The one hour presentation cover the June 1863 Confederate Campaign (Invasion) into Pennsylvania prior to the Battle of Gettysburg.  The campaign stalled at the Susquehanna River with the Confederates attempting to cross the River to take Harrisburg, sever the Pennsylvania Railroad and Canal, and threaten Philadelphia. 

Presentation pictures depict bridges crossing the lower Susquehanna in 1863.  The efforts of the Union militia to stop the advance of the Confederate are outlined.  Local landmarks significant to the campaign are discussed.

Presentation included with the price of admission

The National Civil War Museum
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Harrisburg, PA 17103
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