Chris Brenneman

History and the Battle of Gettysburg have been life-long passions for Chris Brenneman. Born in York Pennsylvania, he has been visiting Gettysburg since he was very young in the 1970’s. Chris graduated in 1992 from the University of Delaware with a BA in psychology. Chris has been a Licensed Battlefield Guide at the Gettysburg National Military Park since 2009. He is also an employee of the Gettysburg Foundation, the non-profit group that oversees the Visitors Center and Museum at the park. As part of his job, Chris spends several hours each day observing the cyclorama. As a result of thousands of hours of study, he is familiar with all of the intricate details of the painting. As a Licensed Battlefield Guide, he has been certified by the National Park Service as an expert on the Battle of Gettysburg. He gives tours of the battlefield and does special tours that focus on the Gettysburg Cyclorama.