A Fragment Spared by Time: 1938 Reunion (Winter Lecture Series)

Featuring some of the best Rangers, historians, and authors from across the country, this popular eight-week Winter Lecture Series returns to the Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) Museum and Visitor Center in 2026!

The Winter Lecture Series is held at 1:30 p.m. on weekends in the Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center from January 10 through March 8, 2026. Seating is available on a first come – first serve basis. Free tickets are available day of at the Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center. Schedule is subject to change.

Sunday, January 25 – A Fragment Spared by Time: 1938 Reunion
Richard Goedkoop, Licensed Battlefield Guide

The 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg marked the largest gathering in the town’s history. This illustrated program explores the origins and major events of the reunion, culminating in the dedication of the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. Highlights include President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s commemorative address, as well as a reflection on the reunion’s impact and enduring memory.