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ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED BATTLEFIELD GUIDES® GETTYSBURG, PA

Association of Licensed Battlefield Vol. 38 No. 5 November 2020 Guides® Battlefield Dispatch 717•337•1709 “Gettysburg proved a significant turning point in the war, and therefore in the preservation of the United States and abolition of slavery. The Civil War ® ended lingering doubts, since its conception, about whether the United States would survive.” – James McPherson, Historian The ALBG was founded The in 1916 as the official organization to contributed by LBG Jason Hileman represent and promote licensed guiding at Council news from • for • and about your association Gettysburg. Interested individuals who do not hold guide licenses may join the ALBG as Asso- ciate members by submitting annual dues of GREETINGS FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. $25. Membership includes a subscription to the Battlefield Dispatch and covers the fiscal I hope that this copy of Dispatch finds you and your family doing well as we enter the year July 1– June 30. fall and winter season. Visitation to the park appears to be increasing slowly. Based on our ALBG Phone Reservation statistics and those recently shared by GNMP Superintendent EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Steve Sim, visitation appears to be around 35% of normal. The month of October has been TERM ENDING IN 2020 – LBGs the peak month of visitation the past couple years per the NPS, so we’ll keep our fingers crossed! Rob Abbott • Chuck Burkell •Deb Novotny • Therese Orr Recent discussions with our guide representatives and the Gettysburg Foundation have led to TERM ENDING IN 2021 – LBGs changes in their reservation system (Tessitura) to make same day (random) tour assignments similar Jasan Hileman • Jim Cooke to the past “draw”, whereby the order of tour assignment will remain consistent through the day. The • Eric Lindblade • Jessie Wheedleton TERM ENDING IN 2022 – LBGs Gettysburg Foundation is encouraging guides to take advantage of same day guiding at the M&VC. Les Fowler • Jim Hessler Nominations for 4 Executive Council positions were accepted through October 13. Each year, 4 Exec- •Mary Turk-Meena • Gary Vezza utive Council members term expires, and we hold an election to fill those positions. The outgoing EC members may reenter the election process by entering their names into the nominations. To review, ALBG Battlefield Dispatch c/o ALBG, Inc. your existing Executive Council consists of the following guides listed by their ending term year: PO Box 4152 • Term ending in 2020: Rob Abbott, Chuck Burkell, Deb Novotny, Therese Orr Gettysburg, PA 17325-4152 • Term ending in 2021: Jim Cooke, Eric Lindblade, Jess Wheedleton, Jasan Hileman Newsletter..... Dave Joswick (ALBG) [email protected] • Term ending in 2022: Les Fowler, Jim Hessler, Mary Turk-Meena, Gary Vezza [email protected] Watch for ballots to be made available around the beginning of November. The Battlefield Dispatch is the official com- munication of the Association of Licensed The pandemic surely has caused much disruption, but it has also revealed opportunities to better Battlefield Guides®, published bimonthly in February, April, June, August, October, and utilize technology. The Executive Council has been conducting it’s regular meetings via Zoom during December. the pandemic and recently passed a motion to continue to do so through 2021. The Council passed Material for potential publication should the motion concurrent with our annual nomination period so that additional guides might consider be forwarded to the editor via e-mail or standard mail to the addresses listed above. becoming involved. The election will be held in November without debates or campaigning – thank Submission deadline is the 5th day of the goodness! A special thanks you to all those willing to serve a three-year term! month of the publication. All items pub- lished will be credited with byline. Articles The Tuesday evening “Walks through History” were so popular this year that the EC approved without byline are the editor’s work. a similar program to be conducted on Sunday afternoons in the fall. Fall Battle Walks started on © 2020 by ALBG, Inc. • All rights reserved. Sunday, Sept 13 and will continue into November. So far, these events have been equally as popular No part of this publication may be used or as the Summer Walks. Check out the details of these walks on Facebook – Association of Licensed reproduced without the prior written permis- sion of the publisher. Battlefield Guides. Remember that all ALBG Member Guides may attend at no cost as part of our Continuing Education programming. As a ‘newer’ guide, I personally consider this to be a fantastic Legal Notice The Association of Licensed Battlefield benefit of ALBG membership. Guides® (ALBG) website and the written newsletter known as the Battlefield Dispatch Annual Fall LBG Meeting are the only official communication vehi- cles of the Association of Licensed Battle- Guide Supervisor Ranger Angie Atkinson conducted the annual fall LBG meeting via the ALBG field Guides. Zoom account on Tuesday, October 13th at 7 pm. This is another example of technology forced upon Any officially sanctioned document, publication, class material, class schedule, us by a pandemic but arguably a much more convenient way for many guides to participate. Between field presentation schedules and commu- guides and NPS department heads who provided us with status reports of various projects around the nications—public and private—contained battlefield, more than 80 people participated in the meeting. The ALBG recorded this meeting. It is in these communication vehicles are copy- righted for the exclusive use of the ALBG available for viewing for those of us that were unable to attend. Details on how to access that record- and its members. Any unauthorized use of ing will be communicated via email. said materials for any reason without the specific written permission of the Execu- Defense of monumentation tive Council of the Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides is strictly prohibited. Our Association committee on Representation has been and continues to be active in the defense of monumentation and its value to historical interpretation at GNMP. The most recent inclusion of Don’t forget to like language in HR 7608 was, to say the least, a bit alarming. If you are not familiar with the issue, that ALBG on Facebook! 2 Battlefield Dispatch The Council continued from page 1

bill was introduced to address interim funding to the Dept. WALKS THROUGH HISTORY: of the Interior but included a clause directing the NPS to “remove from display all physical Confederate commemorative Continue Throughout The Fall works, such as statues, monuments, sculptures, memorials, and plaques.” Contributed by LBG Jim Cooke Imagine GNMP and other Civil War battlefields after execution of such a directive! Even as the fall season descends upon us, the ALBG is present- The leadership of the Association is continually looking for ing Walks Through History on Sunday afternoons from 2 P.M. ways to strengthen relationships with all partners of guiding and until 5 P.M. No advance registration is required. Each walk will exploring ways to further serve all LBGs in our shared passion of cost $30. Please pay on the day of the tour with cash or check. The history. If you have ideas, questions, or concerns, please reach out ALBG will not have the ability to accept a credit card payment. to your assigned representative or attend an upcoming meeting The host or a volunteer guide will collect the fee and contact via Zoom to converse with the entire council. You may do so by information (name and email address) from you. Our guide will contacting any EC member with your request. You will be placed be wearing a mask to protect your health; we ask that you do the on the agenda and receive the Zoom meeting details to join. On same. behalf of the Executive Council we thank you for your support! The schedule of the remaining walks follows: Stay well! NOVEMBER 8 - THE DESTRUCTION OF THE 141ST PENNSYLVA- NIA VOLUNTEERS LBG Stu Dempsey CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM Recruited in northeastern , the soldiers of Col. Henry Madill’s regiment were in many respects emblematic of the ordinary men Will be made available reporting. We will also offer who answered their country’s call in the summer of 1862. After months in early 2021. These will be a program describing our of training and experiencing their first battle at Chancellorsville, the 141st held via ZOOM. Look for a library and the opportunities arrived at Gettysburg on the evening of July 1. The next day, the regi- presentation on income tax for educational resources it ment underwent its most severe trial of the war: when night fell, hardly a reporting and filing, as the offers. Further details will be man in the 141st remained alive and unwounded. Join us for this look at how the tragic fortunes of war descended on this small group of Pennsyl- pandemic has introduced sent to you as the time for vanians. Note: This tour involves a round-trip walk of approximately 2 some different aspects to these approaches in 2021. miles; appropriate clothing and footwear are strongly suggested. your self-employment tax MEETING POINT: Father Corby monument, Hancock Avenue. NOVEMBER 15 - “… THEY WILL COME BOOMING”: JOHN DAVE JOSWICK BUFORD’S MASTERFUL DEFENSE ON JULY 1, 1951 - 2020 1863 David A. Joswick, 69 of LBG Therese Orr Gettysburg, PA passed away suddenly on Sunday, October There are many heroes of the . and his 18, 2020. Born July 15, 1951 cavalrymen certainly, in my opinion, are heroes for their defensive stand in Grand Rapids, MI. He was on July 1, 1863. While JEB Stuart was riding around trying to find his army, Buford and his men did find the Army of Northern Virginia. a member of the Associa- Buford kept his superiors and colleagues informed of the suspected location tion of Licensed Battlefield of the enemy, and established a classic, successful defensive line to Guides and The Gettysburg slow the advance of ’s Division until John Reynold’s I Corps Civil War Roundtable and was Editor of both newsletters. arrived. Join Therese Orr for an in-depth look at Buford’s tactics and the He was an avid student of history and a lifelong Detroit cavalry-infantry clash that began the Battle of Gettysburg. Tigers fan. David was a devoted husband, father and grand- MEETING PLACE: Parking lot in the rear of Seminary Ridge father and will be missed by his beloved family. In addition Museum. to his wife of 46 years, Linda, he is survived by three sons, NOVEMBER 22 - “OFTEN REMEMBERED IN PASSING, BUT four grandchildren, his sister, a nephew, two great nieces, He THERE IS OFTEN MORE TO THE STORY” was interred on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Gettysburg. LBG Chuck Burkell “Dave was a great guy who always accommodated our Between the Corby Memorial and The Angle, guests to Gettysburg scheduling requirements and produced a quality, professional within a standard tour often do not have the opportunity to receive in- depth interpretation with accompanying stories on so many important product.” said Jim Cooke. events (and the memorials which mark these positions) from Licensed Dave will be greatly missed. Battlefield Guides. This walk will include both battle and post-war infor- mation regarding such individuals, units, and memorials as Fr. Corby; NOTE: Dave had started the Newsletter prior to his death. Linda, his the 1st Minnesota Regiment; Pennsylvania Soldiers; Stannard’s Vermont wife, completed the newsletter for October. Brigade; the 20th Massachusetts Regiment; the 42nd New York Regi- ment; Wright’s Confederate Brigade – US Regular’s Monument; and the October 2020 3

WALKS THROUGH HISTORY continued from page 2 Kate’s True Fate Corrected! “Copse of Trees”. Total walking distance approximately 1 mile on level Contributed by ALBG member Dave Joswick terrain. he August issue of the Dispatch included an article on the diligent research done by LBG Jeff Harding, and research/ US Regular’s Memorial on Hancock Avenue. MEETING PLACE: Tgenealogist Mary Stanford Pitkin, who have discovered the true fate of Catherine (Kate) Mary Hewitt. Kate was the fiancé of Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds. Their findings were featured in the August issue of Civil War Times magazine. Unfortunately, Civil War Times inadvertently omitted seven critical paragraphs from Jeff and Mary’s article when they posted it online. The error has been remedied and ELECTION OF 2021 the corrected full version can be found at: https://www.historynet.com/the-lost-story- EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OFFICERS of-kate-the-secret-love-of-gettysburgs- As indicated in the Council Corner, four first-hero.htm. Apologizes from all for any positions on the Executive Council are up for confusion and/or inconvenience. election. By now, licensed members should have received an email with a link to an elec- tronic ballot for these four positions. We will be using the program “surveymonkey” to se- curely collect your ballot. You may also “write GoFundMe account set in” any licensed ALBG member instead of the designated candidates. Please complete up for Hewitt marker your ballot and submit by Monday, Novem- ber 16. If you did not receive this email BG Jeff Harding has established a message, or if you prefer to vote by regular LGoFundMe account with all monies raised going to the cost of mail, please contact Jim Cooke immediately placing a permanent grave marker for Catherine Hewitt. Her grave at [email protected] . Mail in ballots is located in the Pfordt family plot in St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery must be postmarked no later than Nov. 16. in Menands, NY. Anyone wishing to make a contribution to this worthy endeavor can do so at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/head- stone-for-catherine-hewitt. Jeff thanks you for your consideration and generosity.

visitors to the site as well as others interested in American Civil War history. James Gindlesperger is the author of multiple successful guides to Civil War battlefields as well as a guide to Arling- ton Cemetery. Fans of Civil War history will be interested NEW in this new guide, the subject of which is not well covered within the huge volume of books about the Gettysburg battle. Bullets and Bandages features 150 full-color photographs, along & with the descriptions and locations of various farms, field Notable hospitals, taverns, and seminaries. John S. Heiser, a Gettysburg historian, says that Gindlesperger BULLETS & BADGES: The Aid Stations has “provided the reader with a more complete understanding of the and Field Hospitals at Gettysburg complex story of the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg.” by James Gindlesperger, 316pp., November 2020 • $29.95 James Gindlesperger is the author of several books about the Civil War, including Escape from Libby Prison and Fire on the see the last two paragraphs for a special offer for ALBG members Water. He and his wife, Suzanne, also coauthored So You Think t Gettysburg, PA, during three days of July 1863, 160,000 You Know Gettysburg? and So You Think You Know Antietam?, men fought one of the most fierce and storied battles of which were both honored as Foreword Reviews’ Book of the Year Athe US Civil War. Nearly one in three of those men end- finalists in the travel category. They live in Johnstown, PA. ed up a casualty of that battle, and when the two armies departed a few days later, 21,000 wounded remained. This book is the story The publisher is pleased to offer the ALBG members a discount of how those soldiers were cared for in a town of 2,500 people. code to receive a free eBook copy when they preorder the hard- Historian and author of several other guides to Gettysburg, James cover book from our website. This bundle is priced at $49.94 and Gindlesperger provides a context for the medical and organiza- the discount code is for $19.99, the retail price of the eBook. tional constraints of the era and then provides details about the aid The code to enter at checkout is B&B-ALBG and is valid now stations and field hospitals created in the aftermath of the battle. until 11/23/2020. The web address is: Filled with historical and contemporary photos, as well as stories https://www.blairpub.com/ebooks/bullets-and-bandges-bundle about the soldiers and their healers, this book is a detailed guide for 4 Battlefield Dispatch

The Researched and written by LBG John Winkelman, Sign of Washington on the taverns & hotels in Adams County & sur- Ditterline’s Tavern rounding area. Location ...... Chambersburg Street, Lot 100W Although Jane Ditterline lost the tavern in 1841, she continued to live at her residence next door, a 2 story brick Tavern Structure...... Two-Story Brick 1805? – Present building on Lot l00M possibly built in 1810. Jane was still Owners/Keepers...... Charles Ditterline: 1814–1824 living there in 1863. James Gorley: 1825 In 1909 Robert McClean, who as a young boy lived in John Troxell: 1826 Gettysburg, wrote about an incident he witnessed on June Michael Newman: 1827–1836 30, 1863. On that day he was standing on the west side of Jane Ditterline: 1837–1840 Washington Street in the square south of the Eagle Hotel and watched as General John Buford dismounted in front of two-story brick building was located on Lot 100W pos- the Ditterline residence. Asibly as early as 1805. However, until Charles Ditterline opened his tavern here the building served other purposes Seated on the Ditterline doorstep he began addressing a including a cabinet maker’s shop in 1811. When Ditter- dispatch to General John Reynolds, conveying information line opened his tavern in 1814 he was looking to serve the which Mr. David McConaughy was communicating verbally teamsters and waggoners and there was a large yard on the with him. With boyish curiosity and regardless of good man- property where they could park their wagons. ners McClean looked over the general’s shoulder as he wrote. Apparently, some of these waggoners were not too hon- Jane Ditterline will live here until her death and in 1881 est because Charles Ditterline posted an ad in the Gettysburg Mrs. Fannie Tate would acquire the building. Sentinel on May 28, 1816 offering a reward for a silver French In 1925 Andrew Remer will open the West End Lunch watch and gold chain that were stolen while the owner was Tavern here and there are some rumors that it was a Speak- exhibiting his watches at the bar. Ten dollars for the watch easy in the 1920’s. After Andrew Remer’s death in 1939 and thief and five dollars just for the watch. Busnell Buehl will take over and rename it Ned’s Tavern and Ditterline would try to sell his tavern in 1816 but appar- he will be followed by Donald Baker in 1957. For many years ently there were no buyers and he would continue to run it it was known as Cheryl’s and then Hamilton’s. until his death in 1824. Although his wife Jane would own In 2007 Kevin McCready will acquire the tavern and the tavern, she would rent it out to other proprietors: James convert into what it is today, the Garryowen Irish Pub. And Gorley in 1825, John Troxell in 1826, and Michael Newman so, in a sense, the legacy that began with Ditterline’s Tavern from 1827 to 1836. continues on Chambersburg Street to this very day. In 1837 Jane will begin running the tavern herself and will do so until 1840. Jane was the daughter of Mary Craig Reed who, according to local tradition, ran a tavern here during the Revolution while her husband Thomas was in the army but I have not been able to find any documenta- tion confirming this. In August 1841 Jane will lose the tavern in a sheriff’s sale to John Slentz and the building will change ownership several times over the next two decades but ap- parently was never opened as a tavern again. In 1865 Dr. Nicholas Weaver will acquire the build- ing and in 1869 he will add the third story. The building still stands today serving as a private residence. The Sign of Washington (Three-Story Brick Building). Ditterline Residence (Todays Gerryowen Irish Pub) on the left.