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Guibert Trek Fact Sheet May 23, 2013

1. Guibert left Allegheny City Hall at 9.a.m. on Monday, May 26, 1913.
2. Smith left West Park, Northside at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2013.
3. Guibert arrived in Gettysburg at noon on Friday, June 13, 1913.
4. Smith Arrives in Gettysburg, noon on Thursday, June 13, 2013.
5. Guibert’s age on 1913 trek—70
6. Smith’s age on 2013 trek—70
7. Duration of trek: 19 days
8. Average march each day: 10.5 miles
9. Appearances for 2013 trek:

  • Soldiers and Sailors Hall in Oakland at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 27
  • Schellsburg, 10:30 Sunday, June 2 at 1806 log church
  • Bedford Historical Society, Campfire, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2
  • Everett, march down Main Street with Scouts, Monday June 3
  • Chambersburg at the Square, Saturday, June 8
  • Cashtown at the Cashtown Inn Wednesday, June 12
  • Gettysburg City Hotel at noon Thursday, June 13

10. Drum size: 15-inch diameter, 9½ inches deep, brass shell,
rope-tension snare drum.
11. Route of march: Sixth Street bridge, Forbes Avenue through Oakland, Wilkinsburg, Churchill to Route 130, Route 130 through Jeannette, to Greensburg and Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) to Gettysburg.