GETTYSBURG 2007-08 - Some recent findings, including EVP & IR photography, will be posted on this page as time allows.

Taken in the remains of  the Bliss Farm 6/28/08, looking toward the Brian Farm on Cemetery Ridge. After some intense fighting between Union 2nd Corps units and Posey's Brigade of A P Hill's Corps on July 2nd, this natural sniper's nest between the lines was finally burned.  The recorder placed atop this 12 NJ flank marker recorded a voice which seems to say "goodnight" in the late afternoon. (Click here to listen) This is another seldom visited, very quiet spot that is ideal for EVP work.

Taken using an IR filter, which enhances clarity and depth, a possible "shadow" apparition is seen near Willoughby Run late on a spring afternoon (April 7, 2007).  Approximately the same time this image was captured, a response to my question "Is there any one here from the 26th NC?" was recorded. (Click here to listen to EVP) I've had considerable success of late recording voices in this area, which is seldom visited and almost always quiet. As the 26th NC gallantly moved up the sloping ridge across Willoughby Run and thru Herbst's Woods, their clash with the 24th MI of the Iron Brigade produced some of the bloodiest fighting of the battle - and the entire war.   (The 26th NC & the 24th MI had the highest number of casualties at the regimental level for their respective armies during the battle)

The charge of the 1st MN on July 2, 1863 was as critical to maintaining the integrity of the Federal line in its center as the actions of the 20th Maine in defending its left flank on Little Round Top.  As many 3rd Corps units were retreating from their advanced postions due to the CSA attack later in the afternoon, 2nd Corps commander Gen. Hancock sent forth this single regiment of less than 300 men (they were the only Union troops close enough to deliver an immediate response) to face an entire brigade (Wilcox) of Confederates.  Suffering 63% casualties, they were able to prevent the line from being breached until re-enforcments arrived.  It was one of the most valiant efforts of the war.   The IR view above shows the area they charged to in Plum Run Valley.  It is sadly ironic that when charging the enemy, the first 3 companies of the regiment were aligned beginning on the left in this order:  Company D, then I and next in line... E. The location where the heaviest fighting ensued is unmarked and in the fields several hundered yards from Hancock Ave. where the 1st MN momument marks the approx. spot they began the charge.  It is very quiet and secluded, and thus affords a good opportunity for research.  I've recently recorded numerous EVPs - many reactions to a "roll call" of 1st MN men who were killed outright during their brave assault.  Amongst these are evident acknowledgements for the names Charles Baker and Issac Fuller,  and a voice that says "come back", followed by a shot.  Also recorded here was something I've never encountered during years of research here:  something that seems like the sound of marching/singing. This is very unique and I would appreciate any comments from others who may have recorded andthing similar at Gettysburg or other battlefields. - JDW  (Click on yellow text to hear EVP)

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