General John Reynolds' Final Hours at Gettysburg (Part 3): His Fateful Decisions on July 1, 1863

In honor of the 163rd Battle of Gettysburg anniversary, historian Tim Smith is retracing the footsteps of Union General John Fulton Reynolds in the final hours before his death. Part 3 of this new mini series highlights Reynolds' decision-making process on the battle's first day and his encounters with Gettysburg townspeople, including John Burns. Check back on July 5th for the next installment of this series! --- This video is made possible by the generous support of Donald Holman. --- Historian: Tim Smith Camera Operator: Maria Lynn Video Editor: Mary Grace Kauffman --- Visit us in-person at Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum, voted "Best New Museum" by USA TODAY readers and a 2026 Traveler's Choice Winner on TripAdvisor, at 625 Biglerville Road, just north of Gettysburg. For more information or to reserve museum tickets in advance, visit www.gettysburgbeyondthebattle.org. --- Follow us on: Facebook:   / gburghistory   Instagram:   / gettysburghistory   TikTok:   / gburghistory   --- #Gettysburg #GettysburgHistory #GettysburgBattlefield #BattleofGettysburg #CivilWar #GeneralReynolds