150 Years Ago Today: The Battle of Gettysburg Began
The Battle of Gettysburg begins: On the morning of July 1, 1863, Confederate troops ran into Union horsemen on the Chambersburg Pike, northwest of town. Each side sent for help. The rebels got there first, and by afternoon had driven the Federals south of town, where they rallied into defensive positions on Culp’s Hill and Cemetery Hill.