Tuesday Evening Walk – July 29, 2025

The 17th Maine in the Wheatfield  –  LBG Bill Trelease

The heroic stand of the 20th Maine on Little Round Top is one of the best known Gettysburg battle stories. Yet, at roughly the same hour and barely half a mile away, another Maine regiment was also making a desperate stand. The 17th Maine- the Red Diamond Regiment- defended the southern end of the Wheatfield against repeated Confederate attacks, buying valuable time and playing a crucial role in the Union defense of that sector, albeit at terrible cost. We will explore the 17th’s actions on that fateful July 2nd, and discuss the story of an extraordinary regiment that, by war’s end had suffered the highest casualty rate of any unit from the Pine Tree State. This tour will involve moderate walking

Acknowledgement of Risks