About this episode
Gettysburg is synonymous with the bloodiest battle in the history of the United States. But before it was the location of a battle and Lincoln's arguably most famous speech, Gettysburg was a town. In this episode, Don is joined by Andrew Dalton, executive director of the Adams County Historical Society. They explore the story of Gettysburg and its people, their experiences in the battle, and the lasting effects of the Civil War on the town. Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Teän Stewart-Murray. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, James Holland, Mary Beard and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code AMERICANHISTORY . Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up at historyhit.com/subscribe You can take part in our listener survey here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.