So now I realize that Ken Burns was actually trying to imitate Tim's look.

Tim discussing the history of Tim. Excellent.😄

At first glance I thought Tim was a young Ken Burns.

Your comment about dominating the Devil's Den tour narrative was thought provoking. Perhaps Gary's "hyper speech" today was prompted by Gary trying to get a word in edgewise?

Very cool to see the early history of friendship between two historians, Tim and Garry.

I was petrified of the Gettysburg tower as a kid! The elevator ride up was terrifying (it was really fast and would YANK you up when it started) and the tower would sway a bit in the breeze, and creak under your feet. And it was reallllly high up! My dear old dad always wanted us to go up it, and we all tried to protest every time, but up we went nevertheless. I went away to school when I was older, and when I came back the tower was gone, and soon after my dad was gone too. Seeing that tower, with its rock lined path that we all walked down so many times, and rail gate entrance we all walked through, really brought back some dear memories. What I wouldn’t do to go back to that happy time with my family young and healthy. Thanks, Adams County Historical Society, this was wonderful!

Such young men, looking good 😊

That was great! Lovely to see the long friendship between Tim and Garry. All that knowledge is awe inspiring.

would love to see those old vids posted here

@AdamsCountyHistoricalSociety

11 ай бұрын

You can check out a lot of the videos on Garry Adelman's Facebook page!

Those were fun to watch with you! Thank you!

Love the channel. I'm dying at "local crap" 🤣 I'll watch and read anything you and Garry put out there. Thank you for your work, I support ACHS & ABT at every chance I can. Someday, I hope to get the opportunity to see one of your presentations. Just today, I was listening to an episode of Addressing Gettysburg w you two, and I was cracking up & learning at the same time - while driving!

A fun look back in time. Good job

Interesting back in the early 90’s your review of old ones. With Gary. Thank you Tim 💯👍

This was great! I've been on a few Tim and Garry tours and only regret that I was 3 in 1993 and not old enough to make this inaugural one 😂

Nice job Tim - interesting to see you and Garry at work in your early days. Wished I had had you guys as guides when I visited in the late 80's and onward...

Owner's of tower musta been rebels.😂

Awesome clips, Gary and tim are a terrific juxtaposition of men, but that’s what makes Gettysburg special. Love of history, people, and brilliant storytelling

This is great! Looking forward to more.

This is fantastic! Thank Thanks

Still watch the Valley of Death tour that both of you did, that was captured by some type of Pennsylvania public tv.

Heading to Gettysburg on Saturday for our yearly pilgrimage!!!! Going to see where our 3rd West Virginia Cavalry and 17th Virginia Cavalry relatives fought! Going to hit your historical society too!

I like the early Garry Kepi

Ah, so that's how Tim Smith looked as a young whippersnapper! I remember when they were going to build the National Tower the claim that because it would be painted light blue it would be essentially invisible. Sure am glad it's gone.

I enjoyed this look back in time. A couple of questions, my first visit to the battlefield was in 1965 (I was only 8 at the time) and I seem to recall a tall tower on the field then, is that a faulty memory or was there a predecessor to the National Tower, and who was shooting those videos if it wasn’t Gary or Tim or a spouse? Thanks for sharing this!

@timothysmith7742

11 ай бұрын

You are probably referring to the Big Round Top Tower which was torn down in 1968.

@thomasvanetten1984

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for that info, that makes sense! Appreciate the quick reply 😊

I like local crap

Was that you with the dark hair and beard? No offense intended

@AdamsCountyHistoricalSociety

11 ай бұрын

Yes, that was Tim!

A brutha looked like Bob Ross back in the day. (jk)