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Cyclorama Cleaning Provides Special Opportunities for Visitors and First Corps Members
The Gettysburg Foundation and the National Park Service invite visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center between January 7 and February 1 for an extraordinary opportunity to view the Cyclorama painting while it receives a special cleaning by acclaimed Chief Conservator David L. Olin and his crew of conservators. The rare 377 foot painting weighing 12.5 tons was installed when the new Museum opened in 2008 with plans to survey the environmental surroundings and condition of the painting at scheduled intervals.
Each year Chief Conservator David Olin assesses the condition of the painting in the Museum. As is often the case with paintings, especially large ones, Olin's assessment after three years of its display, showed the painting had a presence of some surface grime on the paint surface especially along the upper portion of the canvas and some grime and dust accumulating on the reverse of the canvas lining. Olin noted that if left in place, the grime would imbed itself into the pristine varnish and paint surface, becoming more difficult to remove. On the back of the painting, the grime would become imbedded into the lining fabric and adhesive layers. Olin recommended a cleaning of the painting that will mechanically remove dust and grime from both the front and back of the canvas.
As operators of the Park's Museum, the Gettysburg Foundation is funding and overseeing the recommended cleaning of the historic painting from January 7 through an expected completion date of February 1, 2013. The cleaning will take place from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and will enable visitors to observe the cleaning of the painting while hearing an historic narrative of the scenes depicted in the painting by knowledgeable members of the Visitor Services Staff. Cleaning will not occur on weekends when the Cyclorama shows will return to the normal ½ hour program with a light show and recorded narration.
First Corps members of the Friends of Gettysburg are invited for a fascinating evening with the conservators who brought the Gettysburg Cyclorama back to its full brilliance in 2008.
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Followed by a cocktail reception and remarks from Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide and
co-author of The Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama: A History and Guide, you and a guest will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to work alongside a conservator as they perform some critical maintenance on the Gettysburg National Military Park's largest artifact: The Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama.
You will have the opportunity to clean the very masterpiece that brought Civil War veterans to tears so many years ago and continues to educate and inspire millions of visitors today! As you work with his team you'll also have the chance to ask Chief Conservator David Olin questions, interact with other conservators and learn about the ongoing trends in this unique specialty.
When: Friday, January 25, 2013, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Gettysburg National Military Museum and Visitor Center
Cost: $150 per person for Complete Evening*
$50 per person for Reception and Discussion with
Chief Conservator, David Olin.
RSVP: Kindly register by January 11, 2013 by contacting Lori Korczyk at 717.339.2161 or via E-mail.
This event is open to First Corps members of the Friends of Gettysburg only. To join, renew or upgrade your membership please click here. Or, please contact our Membership Department.
This event is expected to fill up quickly, so make sure to register early! Cameras are welcome to capture this incredible opportunity.
For questions regarding this event, please contact Lori Korczyk.
*Ticket price includes a $100 donation to the Gettysburg Cyclorama Painting |
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Interested in the Future of Civil War History?
Would you like to hike Pickett's Charge field with Scott Hartwig and Peter Carmichael, explore civilian stories of downtown Gettysburg with Margaret Creighton, or hear David Blight discuss memory of the war? Are you interested in battlefield trauma, religion and the Civil War, or the challenges and opportunities of interpreting the USCT at Civil War sites? Would you like to join in conversation about the impact of new media and gaming technology on our understanding of the war, the future of battlefield preservation, or approaches to reinterpreting Civil War monuments?
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If so, register today for the March 2013 The Future of Civil War History conference, co-sponsored by Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg College.
This highly conversational three-day program, which will be held at Gettysburg College from March 14-16, 2013, will devote itself to exploring new ways the historical community can make the Civil War past more engaging, more accessible, and more usable to public audiences as we look beyond the 150th commemorations and to the future of Civil War history.
Built around a wide variety of panels, presentations, working groups and field experiences, The Future of Civil War History will feature over 150 speakers, including David Blight, Scott Hartwig, Nina Silber, Stephen Berry, Brooks Simpson, Tiya Miles, Mark Smith, Megan Kate Nelson, and John Hennessy.
Space is limited, so those planning to attend are strongly encouraged to register by January 31. For registration information and a draft program, please visit the conference website.
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Upcoming Friends Events
Mark Your Calendars
July 1: Salute to the States
States are encouraged to bring delegations to Gettysburg to commemorate the 150th anniversary. This ticketed event includes a reception, entertainment and a special appearance by actor Stephen Lang. Open to the public. Check the website soon for further details! Questions? E-mail the Foundation's Event Manager, Lori Korczyk. |
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