Men’s Battlefield Trip
Join us for an unforgettable dive into American history!
Calvary Chapel Gloucester County
Men’s Civil War Battlefield Tour
Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th
Spend one or two days exploring two of the most significant battlefields of the American Civil War with experienced and engaging guides. Whether you attend both days or join us for Gettysburg only, this promises to be a meaningful and memorable trip.
Friday, June 5th- Meet at church at 6am. Tour Antietam Battlefield(bloodiest day of the war) with possible evening at Harpers Ferry. Men have the option of staying overnight at hotel nearby. Hotel will be at your own expense.
Saturday, June 6th- Meet at church 6am for an arrival at the Visitors Center by 9:30am to tour Gettysburg Battlefield.
Feel free to invite other men!
Expert Guides: Fred Mossbrucker & Ron Hill – Wealth of knowledge, engaging narration!
What to Know:
Cost: Self-pay (park entrance fee, transportation, hotel-if staying Friday, meals, incidentals)
Carpool: Sign-up for list below (save on gas!). The van will be first-come for Saturday only.
Physical: Moderate walking on uneven terrain. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water bottle, sunscreen, hat(if you like), and a packed lunch if you are visiting Antietam on Friday.
Ages: Young men 12+ welcome.
Weather: Dependent – we’ll notify.
Come experience history where it happened — and enjoy fellowship, learning, and unforgettable battlefield tours together
Please sign-up below to let us know you will be attending this trip. Registration is required for transportation coordination and planning. Thank you!
Two-Day Trip Itinerary
Friday – June 5 | Antietam Battlefield
• Meet at Calvary Chapel Gloucester County at 6:00 AM
• Depart promptly at 6:15 AM
• Brief stop along the way
• Arrive at the Antietam Battlefield Visitor Center
◦ Tour the visitor center
◦ Watch the new battlefield film presentation
• Lunch is on your own
◦ Packed lunches are recommended
◦ Antietam does not have a cafeteria
Evening
• Depart Antietam for the approximately one-hour drive to Gettysburg
• Dinner in the Gettysburg area
• Overnight stay * The overnight crew will also have a morning devotional on the battlefield
Saturday – June 6 | Gettysburg Battlefield
Participants joining for the single-day option will meet the group for the Gettysburg tour.
• Full battlefield tour experience
• Gettysburg cafeteria available for meals
• Tour concludes around 4:00 PM
• Departure for home afterward
Your Battlefield Guides
Fred Mossbrucker
• Retired high school history teacher
• Has led countless battlefield tours with students over many years
• Guide for both days
Ron Hill
• Experienced college-level battlefield instructor
• Extensive touring and teaching experience
• Guide for Gettysburg only
Both guides are highly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about bringing history to life.
Key Sites:
Antietam: Cornfield, Bloody Lane, Burnside Bridge.
Gettysburg: Little Round Top, Pickett’s Charge, National Cemetery.
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” – Abraham Lincoln (cf. Mark 3:25)
Antietam (1862): 23,000 casualties; halted Lee’s Maryland campaign, enabling Emancipation Proclamation (James McPherson, Crossroads of Freedom).
Antietam (Sharpsburg, MD): Site of the Battle of Antietam (1862), where Union forces under McClellan halted Lee’s first invasion. Casualties exceeded 22,000 in 12 hours (NASB-level precision: cf. historical records in Shelby Foote’s The Civil War: A Narrative).
Harpers Ferry: Strategic arsenal captured by John Brown (1859); key in 1862 campaign.
Gettysburg (1863): Decisive Union victory; 51,000 casualties (Allen C. Guelzo, Gettysburg: The Last Invasion).
Gettysburg (PA): Climactic battle (1863) repelling Lee’s second invasion; over 50,000 casualties. Lincoln’s Address emphasized national unity.
Reference trusted historians like James M. McPherson (Battle Cry of Freedom) for authenticity. Avoid unsubstantiated claims.