September 2012 Fieldpress

September 2012

The Field Press

The Gettysburg Foundation's E-Newsletter

In This Issue

Emancipation Proclamation

Museum Rotation Completed

All the 2013 events in one handy location

What's Happening in September/October

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Emancipation Proclamation

For four event-packed days, September 20-23, Gettysburg College, the Gettysburg Foundation, and the Gettysburg National Military Park are sponsoring a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln on Septemer 22, 1862. Learn more here.

On display will be (thanks to the Gilder Lehrman Institute) a Lincoln-signed copy of the Proclamation and an original Thirteenth Amendment signed by Congressmen and Senators who supported the legislation.

September 21, 22 and 23 will feature a "Civil War Roadshow" at Gettysburg College with exhibits on slavery and President Lincoln. The movie "Glory" will be screened on the 22nd at the Majestic Theatre in Gettysburg.

Also featured will be presentations on slavery, the Civil War, and the Emanicipation Proclamation, featuring experts such as Dr. James McPherson, Dr. Allen Guelzo and by Dr. Scott Hancock.

Museum Rotation Completed

The very first Artifact Rotation at the new Gettysburg National Military Park Museum was completed on September 7.

Roughly 150 artifacts were rotated out of display and replaced with archived artifacts that have been newly conserved.

Keep an eye out for...

...a new brochure that lists upcoming 2013 events, provides needed registration details, and ensures that you know about events in plenty of time to make your reservation in as hassle-free a manner as possible.
You will find your copy in your newsletter.

And don't miss your Calendar which is being mailed mid-September.

Want more brochures or calendars? Just contact Marie at 717-339-2159.

September and October Events

September:

Eisenhower House

September 15-16: The Eisenhower Farm will host a living history encampment September 15-16. This World War II encampment will feature Allied soldiers, a German camp, World War II jeeps and trucks, and (off-site) a United Service Organization dance.

September 22 at 6:00 p.m: An Evening with the Painting

Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide and an expert on the Cyclorama takes you up close to the country's largest painting. Extended time on the platform and a journey under the diorama to see how the illusion comes to life conclude the evening.

A similar program "What in the World is a Cyclorama" will be offered at the same time on other Saturday evenings. Both programs begin in the Ford Motor Company Fund Education Center. Single adult ticket price is $20 and youth ticket (age 6 to 12) is $10. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the ticket counter in the lobby of the Visitor Center, or by calling the Reservations Department at 877-874-2478.

October:

October 12-13: The annual Fall Muster!

October 25 through January 2013: Annie Leibovitz exhibit "Pilgrimage" in the Visitor Center

October 27/ November 3: Adams Seminar "My Pen is Heavy: the Press reports of the Battle of Gettysburg." With LBG Renae MacLachlan.

Many events are for members only. If you want to take advantage of the great events we have for members, you can join on-line by clicking here.

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