Commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg with an annual event of talks and book signings at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. On July 6: Barbara Franco on “Gettysburg Surgeons: Facing a Common Enemy”Sacred Trust Talks & Book Signings are co-sponsored by Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation and take place at the Gettyburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.Through a signature series of thought-provoking talks, Sacred Trust brings the lessons, teachings and inspiring stories of Gettysburg to today’s audiences in commemoration ... Read This Story
Commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg with an annual event of talks and book signings at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. On July 5: Jon M. Nese and Jeffrey J. Harding on “The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign.”Sacred Trust Talks & Book Signings are co-sponsored by Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation and take place at the Gettyburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.Through a signature series of thought-provoking talks, Sacred Trust brings the lessons, teachings and inspiring stories of ... Read This Story
Commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg with an annual event of talks and book signings at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. On July 3: Lesley J. Gordon on “Dread Danger: Cowardice and Combat in the American Civil War.”Sacred Trust Talks & Book Signings are co-sponsored by Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation and take place at the Gettyburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.Through a signature series of thought-provoking talks, Sacred Trust brings the lessons, teachings and inspiring stories of Gettysburg ... Read This Story
Commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg with an annual event of talks and book signings at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. On July 2: William Marvel on “The Confederate Spirit after Gettysburg.”Sacred Trust Talks & Book Signings are co-sponsored by Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation and take place at the Gettyburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.Through a signature series of thought-provoking talks, Sacred Trust brings the lessons, teachings and inspiring stories of Gettysburg to today’s audiences in commemoration of ... Read This Story
Commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg with an annual event of talks and book signings at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. On July 1, see John Banks and “A Civil War Road Trip of a Lifetime.”Sacred Trust Talks & Book Signings are co-sponsored by Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation and take place at the Gettyburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.Through a signature series of thought-provoking talks, Sacred Trust brings the lessons, teachings and inspiring stories of Gettysburg to today’s ... Read This Story
Make your plans to visit Spangler Farm this summer. Living historians help make history come alive as you walk the grounds, hear the stories and feel the emotions at this once thriving family farm forever changed by the Battle of Gettysburg. Explore the meticulously restored and best preserved field hospital from the Battle of Gettysburg with original buildings from the 1863 battle to inspire and explore.Free timed shuttle/admission ticket required and now available online, by phone and on-site at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.
Make your plans to visit Spangler Farm summer and experience living historians who make history come alive. Walk the grounds, hear the stories and feel the emotions at this once thriving family farm forever changed by the Battle of Gettysburg. Explore the meticulously restored and best preserved field hospital from the Battle of Gettysburg with original buildings from the 1863 battle to inspire and explore.Free timed shuttle/admission ticket required and now available online, by phone and on-site at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.
Create your own Gettysburg souvenir at the Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum. Choose one of four different Civil War themed ceramic items to paint in your own unique way. Take your creation home as a keepsake from your visit in historic Gettysburg.Each design was sculpted and donated by Gary Casteel, famous local artist who has sculpted numerous Civil War monuments around the country.Tickets are required to experience the children’s history museum adventure. Ticket holders can participate in painting a Civil War themed souvenir while supplies last.
Create your own Gettysburg souvenir at the Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum. Choose one of four different Civil War themed ceramic items to paint in your own unique way. Take your creation home as a keepsake from your visit in historic Gettysburg.Each design was sculpted and donated by Gary Casteel, famous local artist who has sculpted numerous Civil War monuments around the country.Tickets are required to experience the children’s history museum adventure. Ticket holders can participate in painting a Civil War themed souvenir while supplies last.
The George Spangler Farm witnessed the arrival and treatment of nearly 2,000 wounded soldiers during and following the Battle of Gettysburg. A vast majority of these men were able to survive their wounds.During this special program, you’ll come “face to face” with a single tent of eight young men, some of whom survived and others who made the ultimate sacrifice. Explore these men’s stories. Learn where they came from. Hear their experiences at Gettysburg. Find out about their lives following the battle. The medical staff and caregivers who worked to save the lives of these men and others will be ... Read This Story
Join a historian for a discussion on “All Things Gettysburg 1863” over a cup of coffee. Now is your chance to ask a historian what you have always wanted to know about Gettysburg in 1863. Guests are encouraged to interact and join the conversation.Historian ScheduleJune 22: Rob AbbottJuly 6: Fran FeyockJuly 20: Ted HirtAug. 10: Joe MieczkowskiSept. 21: Lewis TrottThe one-hour history discussions takes place under the covered pavilion at the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station. Coffee and tea will be provided. Seating is limited and ticket reservations are required.
NY Times Best-Selling author JEFF SHAARA book signing at Lord Nelson’s Gallery Saturday July 5, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Jeff will be signing copies of his current book, The Shadow of War: A Novel of the Cuban Missile Crisis, as well as his other titles ranging from Revolutionary War times, the American Civil War, through World Wars I & 2.Lord Nelson’s Gallery is located at 17 Chambersburg Street in downtown Gettysburg.Free admission.
