Essex County at the Battle of Gettysburg
Wed, Apr 08
|Nevins Memorial Library
The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863) was a pivotal Union victory during the American Civil War, ending Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s invasion of the North. Learn about the role the soldiers of Essex County played in this decisive battle and their sacrifice that helped preserve our Union.
Time & Location
Apr 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844, USA
About the event
The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863) was a pivotal Union victory during the American Civil War, ending Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s invasion of the North. Fought in Pennsylvania, this three-day conflict resulted in over 50,000 casualties, making it the bloodiest battle in North American history. The defeat shattered Lee’s reputation for invincibility and, alongside the fall of Vicksburg, marked the turning point against the Confederacy. Learn about the role the soldiers of Essex County played in this decisive battle and their sacrifice that helped preserve our Union.
Christopher Gwinn is an 18-year veteran of the National Park Service. Born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, he graduated from Gettysburg College in 2006 and earned his Master’s Degree in Public History in 2008. He has served as an Interpretive Park Ranger at Antietam National Battlefield, Boston National Historical Park, and the National Mall and Memorial Parks, where he helped develop some of the first public…