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Fridays On the Ridge - Sunset Walking Tour - Archaeology and the Final Attack: July 1, 1863

Join Seminary Ridge Museum historians for a half-mile walking tour of the first day’s fighting, with a specific focus on the importance of the Seminary grounds—and the historical artifacts left behind for generations.

Learn about the United States army’s defensive action, how the Confederates overcame the position, how the fighting on July 1, 1863, set up the remainder of the battle, and what archaeological digs tell us about where these momentous events occurred.

- Free, donations appreciated-

Outdoors Weather Permitting

Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center

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