CHAMBERLAIN AT GETTYSBURG NOVEMBER 22, 2014 AN INNS OF THE GETTYSBURG AREA EVENT Join us on Saturday November 22, 2014 for an exciting and enriching walk through history. Celebrated author and historian Tom Desjardin, will walk you through the story of the 20th Maine Regiment, the soldiers who fought and won the battle of Little Round Top. Led by Colonel Joshua Chamberlain, the battle for the southern slope of Little Round Top on July 2, 1863 stands among the most famous and crucial military actions in American history and one of the key engagements that led to the Norths victory at Gettysburg. Our Expert Guide Our guide, Tom Desjardin, is the foremost expert on the story of the 20th Maine Regiment. Hes spent years researching the experiences of the soldiers in that regiment, and will share with you the complete story of the unit in the Gettysburg Campaign, Stacks Image 5581 You can register for the event by calling any IGA member Inn. To purchase tickets directly, you can buy them online. Any questions, please contact one of our member Inns, wed be happy to help. Event Details All are invited to register and attend the event on November 22, 2014. The cost is $70 per person and includes the guided tour with Tom Desjardin, a buffet lunch at the historic Dobbin House and an autographed copy of Tom Desjardins Stand Firm Ye Boys from Maine: The 20th Maine and the Gettysburg Campaign. Visit Gettysburg in November Why not make Chamberlain at Gettysburg part of your Gettysburg Remembrance Day and Dedication Day visit to our wonderful historic town? Stay at one of the IGA member Inns, join us for the Remembrance Day ceremonies and stay through the Weekend to enjoy Chamberlain at Gettysburg. SPECIAL EVENT Chamberlain at Gettysburg Itinerary The day begins at 10 am where you will meet the author at Little Round Top to begin the tour. From 10 am to 1 pm, Tom will walk you through the story of the of the 20th Maine Regiment. The tour will be followed by a buffet lunch served at 1 pm at the Dobbin House. Who Would Enjoy the Tour? Everyone, from experts on the Battle of Gettysburg to first time visitors! Families with smaller children (under 12 years of age) may not find it suitable due to the subject matter. Purchase Tickets To purchase tickets directly, you can buy them online. Any questions, please contact one of our member Inns, wed be happy to help. Special Considerations The tour includes some walking, so we advise wearing comfortable shoes. You will also occasionally walk on uneven terrain. If you are interested in attending the event and have special dietary needs, please contact one of our member Inns at least 72 hours prior to the event, so that arrangements can be made to accommodate you at the buffet lunch.
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