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Gettysburg — Three Days That Changed America Did you know that ... ▪ the federal income tax began as a “temporary” measure to pay for the Civil War? ▪ the federal government began printing paper mon- ey as a Civil War expedient? ▪ President Lincoln was not the featu red speaker when he gave the “Gettysburg Address”? ▪ Indiana played a prominent role at Gettysburg? ▪ there might not have been a Purdue University had there been no Civil War? Course Content In HIST 35001 (Gettysburg — Three Days That Changed America) we will discuss these and other aspects of the Civil War that impact our lives today, examine the critical Battle of Gettysburg that many historians agree was the crucial turning point of the war, explore the meaning of Lincoln’s famous “Gettysburg Address,” and visit the Gettysburg Na- tional Military Park and surrounding area attractions. Part I of the course will consist of three evening class meetings that will feature illustrated presenta- tions, films, and other materials about the context of the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg, the Gettys- burg Address, and the significance of each. Part II will be a three-day trip to visit the new National Park Visitor Center, explore the battlefield, and visit other area attractions. Among the historic places we will visit are the famous “High Water Mark of the Confed- eracy,” the Soldiers’ National Cemetery where Lin- coln gave his historic address, Little Round Top, Devil’s Den, Cemetery Hill, Culp’s Hill and many, many other famous locations. Walk the very soil where “Pickett’s Charge” broke against the Union defenses. Visit Robert E. Lee’s headquarters. Stand in the historic Evergreen Cemetery where Union sol- diers sought refuge from Confederate shells among the tombstones. Tour the 6,000 acres of the Gettys- burg National Military Park with over 1,400 monu- ments, markers and memorials. Learn about the roles that Indiana regiments played in the battle, then walk the exact ground where these Hoosiers stood and fought. This exciting opportunity to learn about and actu- ally tour one of the most important historical sites in America will be available during the May summer session, 2012. The course meets over only 9 days. Classes will meet on the evenings of May 8, 9, and 10. The trip will take place May 14, 15, and 16. Credit and Non Credit Options The course is offered for credit for students who wish to include it in their degree programs, or as a non-credit option for students or community residents who simply wish to learn more about the Civil War and enjoy the opportunity to tour the battlefield and visit the many village shops and bookstores. Space is limited, so make your reservation early. No Required Textbook or Materials There are no required materials to purchase for this course. All reading or other materials will be pro- vided by the instructor. Housing Rooms have been reserved at a centrally located Gettysburg motel at approximately $71 for a single and $76 for a double. Double occupancy may be shared to reduce housing costs by one-half. Partici- pants may also make their own reservations at other motels, campsites, or alternative locations. In the past, some students have taken advantage of Get- tysburg campgrounds to make the trip into a family vacation. Travel information will be available at the first class. Registration Space is limited, so those interested are encour- aged to sign up early. To register, contact the Contin- uing Education Office at 219-785-5354. NOTE: a de- posit is due NO LATER THAN April 10 to secure a place in the course. PNC students at the Indiana Memorial __________
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Gettysburg — Three Days That Changed America
Did you know that ...
▪ the federal income tax began as a “temporary”measure to pay for the Civil War?
▪ the federal government began printing paper mon-ey as a Civil War expedient?
▪ President Lincoln was not the featured speaker when he gave the “Gettysburg Address”?
▪ Indiana played a prominent role at Gettysburg?
▪ there might not have been a Purdue University hadthere been no Civil War?
Course Content
In HIST 35001 (Gettysburg — Three Days That
Changed America) we will discuss these and other aspects of the Civil War that impact our lives today,examine the critical Battle of Gettysburg that manyhistorians agree was the crucial turning point of thewar, explore the meaning of Lincoln’s famous“Gettysburg Address,” and visit the Gettysburg Na-tional Military Park and surrounding area attractions.
Part I of the course will consist of three eveningclass meetings that will feature illustrated presenta-tions, films, and other materials about the context of the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg, the Gettys-burg Address, and the significance of each. Part IIwill be a three -day trip to visit the new National ParkVisitor Center, explore the battlefield, and visit other area attractions. Among the historic places we willvisit are the famous “High Water Mark of the Confed-eracy,” the Soldiers’ National Cemetery where Lin-coln gave his historic address, Little Round Top,Devil’s Den, Cemetery Hill, Culp’s Hill and many,many other famous locations. Walk the very soilwhere “Pickett’s Charge” broke against the Uniondefenses. Visit Robert E. Lee’s headquarters. Standin the historic Evergreen Cemetery where Union sol-diers sought refuge from Confederate shells amongthe tombstones. Tour the 6,000 acres of the Gettys-burg National Military Park with over 1,400 monu-ments, markers and memorials. Learn about theroles that Indiana regiments played in the battle, thenwalk the exact ground where these Hoosiers stoodand fought.
This exciting opportunity to learn about and actu-ally tour one of the most important historical sites in
America will be available during the May summer session, 2012. The course meets over only 9 days.Classes will meet on the evenings of May 8, 9, and10. The trip will take place May 14, 15, and 16.
Credit and Non - Credit Options
The course is offered for credit for students whowish to include it in their degree programs, or as anon -credit option for students or community residentswho simply wish to learn more about the Civil War and enjoy the opportunity to tour the battlefield andvisit the many village shops and bookstores. Spaceis limited, so make your reservation early.
No Required Textbook or Materials
There are no required materials to purchase for this course. All reading or other materials will be pro-vided by the instructor.
Housing
Rooms have been reserved at a centrally locatedGettysburg motel at approximately $71 for a singleand $76 for a double. Double occupancy may beshared to reduce housing costs by one -half. Partici-pants may also make their own reservations at other motels, campsites, or alternative locations. In thepast, some students have taken advantage of Get-tysburg campgrounds to make the trip into a familyvacation. Travel information will be available at thefirst class.
Registration
Space is limited, so those interested are encour-aged to sign up early. To register, contact the Contin-uing Education Office at 219 -785 -5354. NOTE: a de-
posit is due NO LATER THAN April 10 to secure a place in the course.
PNC students at the Indiana Memorial __________
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Other Area Attractions
American Civil War Museum : An audio-visual presenta-tion orients visitors to the Civil War and Gettysburg’s part
in the war. Over 200 life -size figures highlight Pickett’sCharge. An animated Abraham Lincoln delivers the Get-tysburg Address. Books, artwork and souvenirs fill the lob-by area. Located at 297 Steinwehr Avenue.
Eisenhower National Historic Site : The home of DwightD. Eisenhower. The National Park Service offers guidedtours of the house with its original furnishings, thegrounds, and various programs on Eisenhower’s life as ageneral in World War II and 34th President of the UnitedStates. It is located at 250 Eisenhower Farm Lane.
Gettysburg Battle Theater : See a complete battlefielddiorama of 25,000 hand -painted miniature soldiers. Seethe role your state played in the Battle of Gettysburg. Seethe armies’ arrival, battle lines forming, and the advancesand retreats of the struggling armies. The Gettysburg Bat-tle Theatre, located next to the field where General Pickettled his men on that historic charge, is a Multi -Mediapresentation of the crucial three days of the Battle of Get-tysburg and those leading up to it.
Gettysburg Diorama : The entire battle and town of Get-tysburg re -created in HO scale miniatures with over 20,000 hand -painted soldiers, horses, artillery pieces andbuildings. Located at 610 Taneytown Road at the ArtilleryRidge Campground.
Gettysburg Outlet Mall: Over 90 stores and a Cinema for your enjoyment.
Ghost Tours : Ghosts have become a booming industry inGettysburg. There are several options to choose from if you wish a haunting experience. These include “ Civil War Hauntings Candlelight Ghost Walk ” nightly along Stein-wehr Avenue at 8 and 9:30 p.m. (call 717 -752 -5588 for reservations); “ Ghostly Images of Gettysburg ” takes youinside a haunted house (call 717 -334 -6296 for reserva-tions – 548 Baltimore Street); “ Farnsworth House CivilWar Mourning Theater ” takes you to a dark basement tohear stories of ghosts haunting the battlefield and town(717 -334 -8838 – 401 Baltimore Street – the building wasoccupied by Confederate sharpshooters and boasts over 100 bullet holes even today); and “ Ghosts of GettysburgTours ” as seen on TVs Unsolved Mysteries takes you tosites of hauntings (717 -337 -0445 – 271 Baltimore Street).
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Frequent musical events and other activities enliven any stay in the Gettysburg area.
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Hall of Presidents : A collection of presidents meticulouslyreproduced in Wax in every detail. The wax figures, usingthe magic of lights and sound, tell the story of America intheir own perspective and their own voices. The Smithson-ian Collection of First Ladies Inaugural gowns is authenti-cally reproduced in the Hall of First Ladies. See, the nos-talgic “Eisenhowers at Gettysburg” exhibit, highlighting theyears spent by the Eisenhower family on their farm justoutside of Gettysburg. Take a step back into the past and
relive the times when everybody liked Ike.
Jennie Wade House : Jenny Wade was the only civilianknown to have been killed during the Battle of Gettysburgwhen she was struck by a sniper’s bullet while preparingfood for Union troops. The Jennie Wade House preservesin the old McClellan Home the furniture and appointmentsof the interior as it must have looked at the time of the bat-tle. It is located at 200 Steinwehr Avenue.
Lincoln Train Museum : Over 1,800 piece collection of model trains from the early 1800s to the present day. Alsoincludes dioramas on the role of railroads in the Civil War.The Lincoln Train Museum is home to the famous “LincolnTrain Ride” where you can ride aboard the PresidentialTrain with President Lincoln as he travels to Gettysburg todedicate the National Cemetery with “a few appropriateremarks.” Also on display is the world famous Lincoln ToyTrain Collection with operating layouts featuring over 1000trains and colorful dioramas illustrating the role of the rail-road during the Civil War. The Museum also features anextensive array of Railroad memorabilia and GettysburgSouvenirs. Located at 425 Steinwehr Avenue.
Shriver House Museum : Four floors of this original Get-tysburg home highlight the experiences of civilians duringthe Battle of Gettysburg. The museum is a fully restoredresidence from the 1860s. Visitors to the museum are tak-en on a forty minute tour through what was originally thehome of George Washington Shriver. Confederate sharp-shooters occupied the upper portions of the house duringthe battle to snipe at Union troops on Cemetery Hill. Locat-ed at 309 Baltimore Street.
Shopping : Scores of antique and other boutique stores inperiod buildings line the streets of Gettysburg.
Soldier’s National Museum : Used by Gen. Oliver OtisHoward as his headquarters during the battle, and subse-quently as “The National Soldier’s Orphan Homestead,”this building now houses a large collection of artifacts andmemorabilia from not only the American Civil War but oth-er major American Conflicts. The Museum also featuresbeautifully crafted miniature Dioramas of the major con-flicts of the Civil War as well as a Life -Sized, NarratedConfederate Encampment. It is located on BaltimoreStreet.
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