Gettysburg Begins | The First Shot

In this episode, I take you to the Wisler House in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania—the exact location where the first shot of the Battle of Gettysburg was fired by Lt. Marcellus Jones on the morning of July 1st, 1863.

I’ll describe the marker that commemorates this historic moment and talk briefly about the initial action that took place here as Union cavalry faced off against the advancing Confederate forces. Then, we'll take a walk around the outside of the Wisler House, which still stands today and has been carefully preserved as a witness to history.

This spot marks the beginning of one of the most significant battles of the Civil War, and I’m excited to share its story with you.

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