He crossed boundaries – geographic, intellectual, and cultural.He built institutions that continue to shape generations.He believed education could transform a nation.And yet, so many have never heard his name:Daniel Alexander Payne.
As America nears its 250th anniversary, we revisit a leader whose ideas still shape our national conversation. Guiding the evening is Rev. Dr. Mark Kelly Tyler, AME Historiographer, filmmaker, and nationally recognized voice on Black history and social justice.
Part lecture, part performance, part cultural experience, this evening opens a window into Payne’s extraordinary vision and the world he helped shape.
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
The 44th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at Gettysburg College, An Evening of Infinite Hope, is a community gathering honoring Dr. King’s legacy through music, reflection, and the spoken word. The evening includes a community sing workshop led by Dr. John Wesley Wright, performances by the Sunderman Conservatory and the Gettysburg Children’s Choir, and a keynote address by Chaplain Michael Bright.
A reception follows the formal program, creating space for community connection and shared reflection.
Gettysburg College’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites the community to a free public screening of Shirley, starring Regina King. The film explores the life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm – the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and the first woman to seek the Democratic nomination for President. The screening highlights Chisholm’s historic trail blazing, her fight against misogynoir, and her enduring impact on American political life.Starring: Regina King, Lance Reddick, Terrence HowardDirector: John RidleyRun Time: 1 hour, 57 minutesRated: PG-13Sponsored by Gettysburg College’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion.Tickets are free but required to attend this movie ... Read This Story
The Gettysburg National Cemetery—final resting place of more than 3,500 Union soldiers—stands today as one of the most solemn sites in Gettysburg. In this program, Dr. Jim Christian brings the stories behind those headstones to life. Drawing from his extensive statistical analysis of the named graves, he shares a series of powerful accounts of the men who never returned home.
Dr. Christian, author of Abraham Lincoln’s Honored Dead at the Gettysburg National Cemetery, will also reveal the research methods that allowed him to share corrected gravestone names and recover the true identities of hundreds of fallen soldiers.
Tickets are Free/Members and $10/General ... Read This Story
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, March 8 – In Camp & Field 1861-1865: The Civil War Through the Lenses of the ... Read This Story
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.
Saturday, March 7 – One War at a Time: Diplomacy during the Civil WarRanger John Nicholas, Gettysburg National ... Read This Story
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, March 1 – The Legends and Lies of Joe HookerRanger Karlton Smith, Gettysburg National Military Park
Join Ranger ... Read This Story
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.
Saturday, February 28 – Finding R.H. WeakleyRanger Susan Ashman, Springfield Armory National Historic Site
During and after the Civil War, ... Read This Story
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, February 22 – The Boy Major: Joseph W. Latimer in the American Civil WarHistorian Billy Griffith, Gettysburg ... Read This Story
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.
Saturday, February 21 – A National Shrine: The History of Gettysburg National CemeteryRanger Daniel Vermilya, Eisenhower National Historic ... Read This Story
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, February 15 – “My heart yearns to have his remains:” Dr. J.W.C. O’Neal and the Repatriation of ... Read This Story
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.
Saturday, February 14 – Captured at Gettysburg! The Prisoner of War Experience at the High Water Mark of ... Read This Story
