Witness to War: The Taverns of Gettysburg
Follow the advancing armies as they approach the small town of Gettysburg, stopping at its inns and taverns. Both armies availed themselves of Gettysburg's hospitality--some paying for meals and beverages, some hauling away barrels and bottles.
Join Licensed Battlefield Guide John Winkelman as he shares the stories of the taverns of Gettysburg when they "hosted" two armies during the Battle of Gettysburg. Through old photos of the taverns, detailed research on licenses and battle damage claims, John has pieced together the colorful stories of the taverns and inns.
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Thank you for another wonderful program on taverns, ACHS and Mr. Winkleman! You mentioned there is no big “Tavern Book”, and the original tavern license applications were lost, so I hope you are not surprised that some guesses need correction. At 13:53, you state that F. D. Smith was at Newman’s tavern during 1862-1863. That is incorrect. My ancestor, Frederick D. Smith, was at Seven Stars tavern then according to family stories. Fred was at Seven Stars after his brother-in-law, William L Holland, moved from a tavern near Fayetteville down to Seven Stars tavern but then died in August 1860. Holland’s son and widow ran Seven Stars until the end of 1860 and then moved back up to the Fayetteville area and had a license there in 1861. One family story: Fredrick had gone to Gettysburg for food supplies and on the way home, he was captured by the Rebels who thought he was a spy. They rode behind him the whole way home to be sure he was telling the truth. At 27:50, Andrew Heintzelman’s damage claim in 1868 did not contain reference to alcohol because Fred’s claim did. I hope that sheds some light. Thanks again. Kim Maxey, ggg granddaughter of Frederick D. Smith.
I come from a long line of men who,specialized in taverns.
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So many buildings lost to fires. Is absolutely heartbreaking.
I like the way the video goes back to the olden days. Then and now pics would be a good video also,well done
As a Civil War buff and a steady tavern customer, I could not be happier.
I really enjoy your work
Good stuff! Well done.
Very interesting!
We Liberated our share of alcohol as well when ever we would occupy this town. Many good memories, no one went to jail...however several did go to the hospital.
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I’m confused, you mention the Seven Stars Post Office as running from 1867 to 1843. A slip of the tongue? Or a time traveling anomaly?
Where's Herrs Tavern? They even have a Union cannon shot embedded in the wall above the bar.
Interesting name you have
Does the Seven Star's Tavern have a sattilite dish on it?
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How about Henry Hoke selling spirits around 1790s to 1800 there on Baltimore Street. That would have made his religious father quite upset
Herr Tavern?
it's a shame they didn't all serve a nice little Johnny Reb cocktail: 2 parts whatever booze is on hand and 1 part rat poison; guaranteed to quench even the hottest confederate thirst.
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