Online Lecture: After Gettysburg — Race to the Potomac

In the days following the Battle of Gettysburg, the nation held its breath as Union forces pursued Robert E. Lee’s defeated army in an effort to prevent its escape back to Virginia. Join historian and author Brad Gottfried as he traces the movements of both armies during the eleven-day race to the Potomac River. Follow the events that unfolded along the way, from protecting wagon trains filled with wounded soldiers and supplies to fending off attacks by Union cavalry. Explore whether Meade was too slow, whether Lee conducted an effective retreat and whether President Lincoln's frustration with the Union commander was justified.

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.