June 21, 2019: Premiere Book Signing with Local Authors
Gallery 30, celebrating 40 years as a historic and literary landmark, will host local authors James Hessler and Britt Isenberg for a premiere book signing Friday, June 21. James and Britt will be on hand to discuss and sign their newly released book, Gettysburg’s Peach Orchard: Longstreet, Sickles, and the Bloody Fight the “Commanding Ground” Along the Emmitsburg Road.
Gettysburg’s Peach Orchard is a richly detailed study based upon scores of primary accounts and a deep understanding of the Gettysburg terrain. Hessler and Isenberg combine the military aspects of the fighting with human interest stories in a balanced treatment of the bloody attack and defense of Gettysburg’s Peach Orchard.
About the Authors
James A. Hessler is a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park. He is an award-winning author of Sickles at Gettysburg (2009), and the co-author of Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg (2015). He is also the recipient of the Bachelder Coddington Award and Gettysburg Civil War Round Table Distinguished Book Award. His media appearances include Travel Channel, NPR, PCN-TV, Civil War Radio, and Gettysburg Daily. He was a primary content designer for the Civil War Trust’s mobile Gettysburg application and has written several articles for publication. He lives with his wife and family in Gettysburg.
Britt C. Isenberg is a full-time Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park since 2014. He has been published in several Civil War periodicals through writing and photography, and is the author of The Boys Fought Like Demons (2016), a regimental history of the 105th Pennsylvania Infantry. His tours at Gettysburg have also been featured on PCN-TV. Originally from Millersburg, PA, he now resides with his wife and daughter near Gettysburg.
Please join us Friday, June 21 to meet James Hessler and Brit Isenberg from 5:30-8pm. Gallery 30 is located at 26 York St. For more information call 717-334-0335 or visit www.gallery30.com.
Linda Atiyeh: About the Author
The owner of Gallery 30 since 2007, Linda Atiyeh personally curates Gallery 30’s collection of American fine art and artisan crafts. Linda's inspired vision has empowered Gallery 30 to flourish while remaining true to the beliefs central to its incredible longevity and success. Over the years, Linda has redefined Gallery 30's artisan craft collection to place a greater emphasis on Pennsylvania and Gettysburg related products, and she has personally selected Gallery 30's exquisite handcrafted jewelry collection - drawn from around the world. Under Linda Atiyeh's direction, Gallery 30 expanded from its original 3,000 square feet location to its new home, a 9,100-square-foot lovingly restored historic property at 26 York Street.
A native Pennsylvanian, Linda Atiyeh takes great pride in her community and is committed to giving back to the region. Linda is on the board of directors of the Adams County Arts Council and the Historic Gettysburg Adams County Preservation Society. She is also a member of Main Street Gettysburg, Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association, the Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen.
