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General Winfield Scott Hancock & the 2nd Corps at Gettysburg

Event Type: History
Age Group(s): Adult, Seniors
Date: 7/1/2025
Start Time: 5:30 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Description:
 Join us on July 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in our Community Room as we commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg with Mike Giorgianni’s presentation on General Winfield Scott Hancock and the 2nd Corps. Discover their crucial roles in repelling Pickett's Charge, rallying Union forces, and fortifying Cemetery Hill. Learn about Hancock's pre-war background, explore battlefield maps, and hear firsthand accounts and quotations that highlight their pivotal actions.
Library: Ligonier Valley Library
Location: Community Room