From Gettysburg to Little Bighorn: The , Civil War, and Indian Wars 2020 Symposium March 28, 2020

Symposium Schedule

8:45 AM Gathering and Welcome Wayne E. Motts, CEO

9:00 AM James A. Hessler – “Ten Roads to Little Bighorn” It is often said that Gettysburg and Little Bighorn are the two most studied military campaigns in American history. George Armstrong Custer was not the only man who was connected to both battles. Hear the stories of at least ten men who share Gettysburg and Little Bighorn connections: some who fought here, some with family ties, and some whose connections 2:15 PM Robert F. O’Neill, Jr. – “I have No Doubt... He are still debated by historians. will Prove Himself An Able Commander” Using original letters, most largely unpublished, we will 10:00 AM Break discuss Custer’s first attempt to receive a colonel’s commission from Michigan’s governor in January 10:15 AM Christopher J. Army – “The Boy from County 1862, his attempt in the spring of 1863 and Carlow: Myles Keogh in the American Wars.” conclude by explaining the proper chronology of Surviving the potato famine in Ireland and serving his promotion to brigadier in June 1863. in the Papal Army would prepare Myles Keogh for participation in furthering his military career. This talk 3:15 PM Break will examine the life and service of Myles Keogh in the Civil War and Indian Wars. 3:30 PM Jeffry D. Wert – “George Custer and the 1864 Shenandoah Campaign” 11:15 AM Break Promoted to command of the Third Cavalry Division, George Custer had a prominent role 11:15 AM - Show and Tell in the string of Union victories in this critical 12:00 PM Civil War, Little Big Horn and campaign. His troopers participated in “The Indian War Associated Artifacts Burning,” won the Battle of Tom’s Brook, and in the Collections of the National helped sweep ’s Confederate army Civil War Museum – Wayne E. from the battlefield at Cedar Creek. Custer also Motts and the Museum Staff was involved in controversial events against Mosby’s Rangers. 12:00 PM - Lunch (Provided) 12:45 PM 4:30 PM - End of Symposium and Book Signings 1:00 PM Paul Andrew Hutton – “Custer: Man and Myth” 5:00 PM George Custer was famous and somewhat controversial while he lived, but after his death a fabulous mythical character emerged in the aftermath of Little Big Horn. Two generations celebrated him as a martyr to our national destiny and the “winning of the West” and this climaxed in 1941 with the film They Died With Their Boots On. But postwar America reimaged the story of Custer in the West, and he was quickly transformed into the villain of the story. Custer’s historical reputation has mirrored a changing America. One Lincoln Circle in Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, PA 17103

2:00 PM Break www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org Speaker Bios Hotel Room Information

Christopher J. Army On-line booking instructions Chris Army is a Licensed Battlefield • Go to www.bestwestern.com and Guide at Gettysburg National Military scroll to the bottom of the page Park. Chris has led tours around the • Under Discov Gettysburg Battlefield for groups of all 800 E Park Drive er, click Group Reservations demographics from private car tours to Harrisburg, PA 17111 • There you will enter the group West Point Cadets. In 2005, Chris wrote 717-561-2800 an article for Blue & Gray Magazine about code: 2V8QG5V6 (case sensitive) the North Carolinian Brigade of Alfred M. Scales and is currently working on several Room Rates If you prefer to book your room via phone, you are more than welcome to Gettysburg related projects. Chris served as a co-moderator of Friday night: $99.95 + tax call the hotel directly at 717-561-2800. Military History Online and is a Past Board President of the Adams Saturday night: $111.95 Just follow the prompts to reach the County Historical Society. + tax front desk and one of their agents will be happy to make your reservation! James A. Hessler James Hessler has been a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park since Robert F. O’Neill, Jr. 2003. Jim has authored and co-authored three A graduate of American University and books on the , including noted historian and author related to cavalry Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg with Wayne Motts, operations in the Civil War and Indian Wars, along with several other articles for publication. Bob has published two books – Small but Jim has made numerous media and speaking Important Riots, The Cavalry Battles of Aldie, appearances. He has been a guest on Travel Middleburg and Upperville in 1993 and Channel, NPR, PCN-TV, Breitbart News, Civil Chasing Jeb Stuart and John Mosby, The Union War Radio, and Gettysburg Daily. He was one of the primary content Cavalry in Northern from Second designers for the Civil War Trust’s mobile Gettysburg application. Jim is Manassas to Gettysburg in 2012. He has a lifelong Little Bighorn enthusiast. He spoke at the 2012 and 2018 Little also published articles for Virginia Country’s Civil War, Blue & Gray, Bighorn Associates conferences, and has led tours at the Little Bighorn North & South, Gettysburg Magazine and Little Big Horn Associates battlefield. Research Review. His most recent article for Blue & Gray covers Gen. George Crook’s early 1876 campaigns against the Sioux and Cheyenne, including the battles at Powder River and Rosebud Creek. Paul Andrew Hutton Paul Andrew Hutton is an American cultural and military historian, an award-winning author, Jeffry D. Wert Jeff Wert is a retired high school history teacher documentary writer, and television personality. and an author of several books on various He is also Distinguished Professor of History at aspects of the Civil War. He is the author of the University of New Mexico, a former executive Custer: The Controversial Life of George director of the Western History Association, and Armstrong Custer. In addition to his writings, he a past president of Western Writers of America. has appeared in numerous television programs Dr. Hutton has participated in over 150 television as well as participated in countless tours and documentaries and is the author of books on conferences related to the Civil War. Custer, Sheridan, and the Apaches.

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