Join us on Sunday, November 1, 2026, for a unique opportunity to spend the day with Garry Adelman, Chief Historian American Battlefield Trust.

Garry will commence our day by leading a two-hour tour of the Antietam Battlefield, titled “The Antietam Battlefield: The Best Primary Source.”  The evening program will turn the “spotlight” on Garry, providing a “behind the scenes” conversation with one of the most influential and recognizable Civil War personalities of our era!  This moderated discussion will explore the origins of Garry’s passion for the Civil War, and in particular his enthusiasm and expertise in Civil War photography, his experience in the restaurant business, his success as a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg, and his distinguished career with the American Battlefield Trust.

This “Spotlight” event will be ticketed, with limited space available. Additional information on purchasing tickets will be shared this summer.  Revenue generated from the Civil War Center’s ticketed events supports future programming and Shepherd student initiatives.

For information about “Spotlight: Garry Adelman” and other Civil War Center events, please visit our website at https://www.shepherd.edu/civilwar