Wayne Motts - American Civil War Page

08/28/2026

My friend David Malgee was the keynote speaker at this monument dedication in his home county. His presentation was very moving. My remarks were brief, but I was very honored to be part of the program.

08/14/2026

Great Stuff many thanks for Garry Adelman's Civil War Page . Great to work with him and the Trust. I appreciate being invited to participate.

https://youtu.be/cbNov5It34U?is=qBsMIbqg1VQRaD67

Happy to release an American Battlefield Trust video relic from this summer on Cemetery Hill(s) at Gettysburg with Wayne Motts covering fighting, Elizabeth Thorn, restoration of the War Museum property and more! Video link in the first comment

08/13/2026

I can't wait. In just two weeks, I will be delivering a program in Casper, Wyoming. I want to thank Steve Dacus of the Research Arsenal for inviting me to speak. I follow my friend James Hessler's Gettysburg History: Books, Travel, Podcasts, Speaking who spoke last year on the 6th MI Cavalry Regiment. If you are in that neck of the woods, come see me.

https://www.11thovc.com/events-1/wayne-motts-lunch-learn-from-gettysburg-to-the-north-platte-gettysburg-connections-to-ft-caspar-and-ft-laramie

08/11/2026

I am very honored and humbled to have a featured interview with me written by Sunny Folks in the newest Gettysburg Magazine - Number #74. Three of my guide colleagues have articles in this issue as well. Congratulations to Christina Moon, Charlie Fennell, and Richard Goedkoop. Hope all Gettysburg enthusiasts read the publication.

07/31/2026

An absolutely superb presentation by A. Wilson Greene on the Battle of the Crater at the National Civil War Museum. Placed up for the anniversary yesterday.

💥 Today marks the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of the Crater.

Join renowned historian and author A. Wilson Greene as he examines one of the Civil War's most dramatic—and tragic—engagements during the Siege of Petersburg.

Learn how soldiers of the 48th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry engineered an extraordinary mine beneath the Confederate defenses, setting off an explosion that created a massive crater and briefly offered the Union a chance to break the siege. Despite its promise, the assault quickly unraveled into one of the war's most devastating failures.

Watch this fascinating Lessons in History presentation from The National Civil War Museum and discover how the Battle of the Crater forever changed the Petersburg Campaign.

🎥 Watch now on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/G-CSUNIB0YE

07/29/2026

One of my favorite topics. My new Touring Tuesdays! See the comment for the link to the video.
https://youtu.be/ggeOh1EPD8E?is=aYu2eO5viwCcyzhV

Where did Confederate General Lewis A. Armistead receive his mortal wound during Pickett's Charge?

Join National Civil War Museum CEO and Armistead biographer Wayne Motts as he walks the ground on Cemetery Ridge where one of Gettysburg's most famous moments unfolded.

In this episode of Touring Tuesdays: Civil War Adventures, Wayne follows Armistead's final advance into the Union line and explores the story behind one of the Battle of Gettysburg's most enduring personalities.

Watch now and walk history with us.

Support the NCWM's work - Watch on our YouTube channel, Like, and Subscribe! Link in the first comment.

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07/25/2026

My next Touring Tuesday the wounding of General Armistead at Gettysburg. Tune in next Tuesday at 7:00 PM