About this episode
Near the Trostle Farm is a Wayside Marker that tells the harrowing tale of Lt. John Bigelow's desperate attempt to slow the Confederate tide until more artillery could be brought up along Cemetery Ridge.
All free episodes are made possible by our Patrons , shopping through our Amazon banner at the top of our home page every time you shop Amazon and purchasing Addressing Gettysburg merchandise at our store.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Addressing Gettysburg publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Addressing Gettysburg
Ask a Gettysburg Guide #135 Union Defense Against Pickett's Charge- with Jim Hes...
Addressing Gettysburg
The 1922 Marine Corps Reenactment of Pickett's Charge | Rich Kohr | Ask A Gettys...
Addressing Gettysburg
Get Out of the Car FIELD TALKS- Decision Points- ARTILLERY!
Addressing Gettysburg
Valley Forge Field Study with Ken Gavin- September 12-13, 2026 EXPLORE WITH US!
Addressing Gettysburg