General John Reynolds' Death at Gettysburg: 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. In Part 4 of this new mini series, Tim visits the site of Reynolds' death, details the Iron Brigade's role in the battle, and shares eyewitness accounts of the fatal blow. Check back on July 7th for the final 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. --- Facebook:   / gburghistory   Instagram:   / gettysburghistory   TikTok:   / gburghistory   --- #Gettysburg #GettysburgHistory #GettysburgBattlefield #BattleofGettysburg #CivilWar #GeneralReynolds