Gettysburg National Military Park announces events for April, May
Battlefield hosting lectures, encampments and special events
(Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) - 3/22/2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …
CONTACT:
Katie Lawhon
Gettysburg National Military Park
(717) 334-1124, ext 3121
[email protected]
The Gettysburg National Military Park officials have announced its event schedule for April and May:
April 10-11 Gettysburg National Military Park 13th Annual Seminar “The Aftermath and the End of the Campaign.” Call (717) 334-1124, ext. 3251 or visit www.nps.gov/gett
April 10-11 Living History Programs - U.S. Sharpshooters on Little Round Top
April 17 Press Corp Living Historians at the David Wills House. Living Historians will explore what it was like to put together a newspaper of the day. Program free with paid admission. Call (866) 486-5735 or visit www.davidwillshouse.org
April 17 An Evening with the Painting – 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn about the history and conservation of the Cyclorama painting, including an opportunity to spend time viewing the Cyclorama. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. Tickets available at www.gettysburgfoundation.org or call (877) 874-2478.
April 17-18 Living History Programs - Confederate Military Forces programs at Pitzer Woods. 1st & 3 rd Maryland & 7th Pennsylvania Infantry programs at the Pennsylvania Memorial.
April 23-25 Friends of Gettysburg Spring Muster. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. For more information or to register, call (717) 338-1243.
April 24 National Junior Ranger Day. Children ages 7-12 are invited to complete the Junior Secret Service Agent Training Manual at the Eisenhower National Historic Site and earn their badge and certificate. (717) 338-9114.
April 25 Friends of Gettysburg March for Gettysburg - Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation, this annual fundraising walk benefits battlefield preservation. To register visit www.gettysburgfoundation.org or call (717) 338-1243.
May 8-9 Living History Programs - 4th Maryland Artillery programs at Pitzer Woods.
May 15-16 Living History Programs - 44th Georgia Infantry programs at Pitzer Woods. 71st Pennsylvania Infantry programs at the Pennsylvania Memorial.
May 22 Mamie Remembers Gettysburg - Join living historian Ruthmary McIlhenny as she performs her first-person program as Mamie Eisenhower at the Eisenhower National Historic Site. Included in site admission. (717) 338-9114.
May 22 An Evening with the Painting – 6 to 8:30 p.m. Learn about the history and conservation of the Cyclorama painting, including an opportunity to spend time viewing the Cyclorama. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. Tickets available at www.gettysburgfoundation.org or call (877) 874-2478.
May 22-23 Living History Programs - 24th Michigan Infantry programs at The Pennsylvania Memorial. 6th New Hampshire Infantry programs at Spangler Spring.
May 29-30 Living History Programs - Gen. Sykes U.S. Regulars programs at General Meade’s Headquarters. 10th VA Infantry “The Southern Grays” programs at Spangler Spring.
May 31 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies - 143rd Annual Memorial Day observances. Parade at 2 p.m. followed by a ceremony in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery.
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