EPISODE #19

Kristina Heister – Superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site

Release Date: July 26, 2024

Guest: Kristina Heister

Today’s guest is the Superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Kristina Heister is the first female to hold the important position and she’ll tell stories of her family’s connection to the American Civil War.

You’ll hear about the $13 million rehabilitation project on Little Round Top that was completed after almost 2 years of work.

We also talk about the impact beavers have made at the “pond”, found at the base of Little Round Top.

You’ll also learn how you can stay at a historic structure on the battlefield as a short-term vacation rental, while helping to create revenue to support preservation efforts across the park.

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