Daily Morning History Presentations Included in Your Stay

Daily History Programs

Start your mornings at Battlefield Bed and Breakfast with a captivating journey through history at our daily presentations. Led by expert Battlefield Guides, Town Guides, collectors, and authors, these sessions bring the stories of Gettysburg and the Civil War to life. With years of study and a passion for sharing their knowledge, our presenters provide vivid insights into the experiences of soldiers, civilians, and leaders during this pivotal time in American history.

Each program offers a unique perspective, ensuring a fresh and engaging experience every day of your stay.

Plan Your Gettysburg Visit

To make the most of your time, schedule any battlefield or town tours after 10:30 AM, so you can fully enjoy our enriching presentations. You won’t want to miss the enthusiasm and expertise that make these programs an unforgettable part of your Gettysburg experience.

The Common Soldier

Mike Chambers is a Civil War re-enactor who focuses on the daily life of the soldier, showing guests the uniform and equipment of the common soldier. Usually, Mike presents on Monday mornings.

Stefan Gunlock

Collector & Historian

Steve Gunlock is an animated storyteller with an amazing collection of artifacts to enhance his presentations. Select mornings, Steve will lead the guests through drills using his musket collection, bringing history to life with hands-on learning. Note: We do not use bullets for firing sessions at the inn; guests shoot with black powder. Steve is an animated presenter who is usually at the inn on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

The North & South

Mike Vice is a retired curator from the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor’s Center. Mike’s presentations focus on his personal connection to his ancestor from Texas who fought on the Confederate side in the Civil War. Mike also offers presentations from the perspective of Union soldiers fighting in the Civil War.

Deb Novotny

Licensed Battlefield Guide

Licensed Battlefield Guide Deb Novotny is a retired American History Teacher from Gettysburg High School. She is an expert on Evergreen Cemetery and the civilians buried there. She has been a Licensed Battlefield Guide since 1975. Deb is frequently at the inn on Thursdays and Sundays.

Ted Hirt

Licensed Town Guide

Ted Hirt is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Adams County Historical Society. Ted also is a re-enactor with Battery B, First Rhode Island Artillery, a unit that fought at Gettysburg. Ted has been interested in the Civil War, and Gettysburg in particular, since his youth in the long-ago 1950’s. He recalls visiting the battlefield during the July 1963 Centennial. He has been a Town Guide since 2018. Ted is frequently at the inn on Thursdays and Sundays.

Brad Gottfried

Licensed Town Guide

A Town Guide since 2018, Brad has written 17 books on the Civil War, including, most recently, “Lincoln’s Visit to Gettysburg and Lee Invades the North: A Comparison of the Antietam and Gettysburg Campaigns.” Brad is frequently at the inn on Thursdays and Sundays.