Field Trip: Rifting, Geology and the Importance of Terrain on the Battle of Gettysburg (330 mins.)

Rifting, Geology and the Importance of Terrain on the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863

Includes a stop at the Gettysburg Visitor Center during the tour, and PCPG's 25th Anniversary Picnic after returning to Wyndham.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Wyndham Gettysburg     DIRECTIONS
95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Professional Development
DE, SC 60 mins. = 1 CEU
PA 50 mins. = 1 PDH

Field Trip Overview
Gettysburg, a name that resonates in American history, is long associated with one of the most famous battles of the American Civil War and, perhaps, the greatest speech in American history.  Literally millions of visitors have visited the field that commemorates the beginning of the end of a political rift that led to the bloodiest conflict on American soil.  Few are aware, however, that the Mid-Atlantic region, an area that encompasses both the avenues of approach both armies used and Gettysburg, was also the scene of major geologic rifting that directly influenced the battle.  This one-day course will provide an overview of current geologic studies on rifting and discuss how its influence impacted on the outcome of the battle.

We will examine the five periods of rifting that occurred in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Eastern United States. Our day long bus tour of the battlefield will include stops were we will discuss the geology of the site, and examine how the terrain influenced the decisions of the commanders and ultimately the outcome of specific military actions.

This field trip is intended to introduce attendees to the influence of geology upon the Gettysburg Campaign and, in particular, the role terrain played in the battle of Gettysburg.

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Hotel Room Rates
$119++ room rate is available at the Wyndham Gettysburg by dialing (717) 339-0020. This rate is available for the nights of May 22 and May 23. Ask for the special Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists rate.  Room cut-off date is April 23 or when sold out. Be sure to ask for the cancellation policy tied to this rate.