Recognized as the turning point of the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was fought July 1–3, 1863, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Since 1995, PCN has provided viewers with Gettysburg programming, including battlewalks, books, interviews, historical portrayals, and expert panels. Whether a Civil War expert or amateur historian, PCN's Battle of Gettysburg coverage has something for everyone.
Gettysburg Battlewalks
Civil War historians and enthusiasts meet on America’s most famous battlefield every year to walk in the footsteps of the soldiers who fought there in July of 1863. The Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest fight to ever take place on American soil, is explained to visitors and PCN viewers by Gettysburg National Military Park Rangers (GNMP) and licensed battlefield guides from the National Park Service.
Gettysburg Collection
The Gettysburg Collection is an extensive digital library exploring the Battle of Gettysburg. Explore the battlefields with the Gettysburg National Military Park Rangers, stream lectures from nationally acclaimed historians, and listen to Civil War experts explain the key moments and figures of the bloodiest battle ever to take place on American soil.
Living History Portrayals
Gettysburg Living History Portrayals performed by The Confederation of Union Generals are available to stream on demand with PCN Select. The Confederation of Union Generals is a non-profit Civil War Living History educational organization based in Gettysburg, PA.
Civil War Institute
PCN has covered the Civil War Institute (CWI) Summer Conference since 2002. Led by a prestigious lineup of Civil War scholars, speakers, and tour guides, the conference includes lectures, battlefield tours, and roundtable conversations about the Civil War era.
Other Pennsylvania History & Culture Programs recommended for you:
Pickett and Pettigrew's Assault, Gettysburg Battlewalks
The 20th Massachusetts, Gettysburg Battlewalks
McGilvery's Artillery, Gettysburg Battlewalk
Tilton and Sweitzer at Stony Hill and the Wheatfield, Gettysburg Battlewalk
PCN Call In: Battle of Gettysburg 07/01/24
Pender and Heth's Attack, Gettysburg Battlewalk
Rowley's Brigade, Gettysburg Battlewalk
Confederates Attack from Oak Hill, Gettysburg Battlewalk
Confederates at Pitzer Woods, Gettysburg Battlewalk
Defense of Cemetery Ridge, Gettysburg Battlewalk
Fact vs. Fiction At Barlow Knoll, Gettysburg Battlewalk
Greene's Brigade on Culp's Hill (2023), Gettysburg Battlewalk
Pardee Field, Gettysburg Battlewalk
The Battle North of Town, Gettysburg Battlewalk
The High Water Mark, Gettysburg Battlewalk
The McPherson Barn, Gettysburg Battlewalk
Sacrifice of the 9th Massachusetts Battery, Gettysburg Battlewalk
Union Retreat at Trostle Farm, Gettysburg Battlewalk
Pickett's Charge (2022), Gettysburg Battlewalk
Defense of Cemetery Ridge (2022), Gettysburg Battlewalk
National Cemetery Tour, Gettysburg Battlewalk
Sacrifice of the 1st Minnesota (2022), Gettysburg Battlewalk
The Peach Orchard (2022), Gettysburg Battlewalk 
Gettysburg History Hike, Gettysburg Battlewalk
The First Shots (2022)
The End of the First Day, Gettysburg Battlewalk
Living History: "Maj. Pauline Cushman"
Living History: "Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant"
Living History: "David Kendlehart"
Living History: "John Nicolay"
"Lillie Blake," Living History Portrayals
"Gen. George Sears Greene," Living History Portrayals
"Marie Tepe" and "Sgt. James "Mickey" Sullivan," Living History Portrayals
"Brig. Gen. John Buford," Living History Portrayals
"Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday," Living History Portrayals
"Maj. Gen Nathaniel Banks," Living History Portrayals
"Dr. Mary Walker" and "Dr. Jonathan Letterman," Living History Portrayals
"Brig. Gen. Henry Jackson Hunt," Living History Portrayals
"Maj. Gen. Daniel Sickles," Living History Portrayals
"Maj. Martin Delaney," Living History Portrayals
"Lt. Gen. Winfield Scott" and "Maj. Gen. Edward Townsend," Living History Portrayals
Commodore Uriah Levy, Living History Interview
Lt. Gen. Winfield Scott, Living History
Brig. Gen. John Buford, Living History Interview
Louisa May Alcott, Living History Interview
Maj. Pauline Cushman, Living History Interview
Brevet Maj. Gen John Hartranft, Living History
Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Banks, Living History
Sgt. James P. Sullivan, Living History Interview
Maj. Martin Delaney, Living History Interview
Gen. George Meade, Living History Interview
Marie Tepe, Living History Interview