16th Maine at Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863, by Jack Kelly
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Civil War Roundtable of New Hampshire
If another Maine regiment hadn't become so popular, the 16th Maine Regt might get more of the deserved spotlight.
The 16th Maine engaged the enemy near the Lutheran Seminary on July 1. But it was only their first day of conflict.
Col. Charles Tilden, their commander, led them at the Battle of Gettysburg was along with countless others, was missing in action.
Join the Civil War Roundtable of New Hampshire as we welcome Jack Kelly, long-time member of the Old Colony Civil War Roundtable in Massachusetts. Jack is passionate about Maine and the 16th Maine is a favorite.
The next meeting of the Civil War Roundtable of New Hampshire takes place on October 19, 2018 at the Epping Town Hall at 7:15pm. Doors open 6:45pm.
We welcome everyone with an interest in American History and especially the Civil War. Please join us. Check out our web site for more details or email us questions.
