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The Rupp House History Center Opens for the Season
This weekend, the Rupp House History Center opened to the public and welcomed nearly 350 visitors!
This season the Rupp House has a very impressive schedule of events including living history, teas and encampments. The House also has a new collection of anniversary relics on display, dating back to 1888.
The Rupp House History Center, established in 2002, is located at 451 Baltimore Street and is the in-town presence for the Gettysburg Foundation and a gathering place for Friends of Gettysburg members. Open to members and the public free of charge, the House features interactive exhibits, activities and events throughout the season and is also the go-to place to purchase the latest Friends of Gettysburg merchandise! 
Friends of Gettysburg members at the Patron Level and above may also visit Barbara's Library, an exclusive area for members to relax and review the extensive collection of maps and periodicals related to Gettysburg and the Civil War.
During the Battle of Gettysburg, the Rupp House was home to John and Caroline Rupp and their six children. When the fighting began on July 1, Caroline and the children fled, but John stayed behind. He spent the next two frightful nights in his cellar, hiding from the bullets that were passing through his home with Union soldiers on his front porch and Confederates on his back porch! (In fact, when you visit the Rupp House History Center today, you can see John Rupp hiding out in his cellar!)
The Rupp House is currently open on the weekends and is always looking for new volunteers! For more information about operating hours, events and volunteer opportunities please visit our website or E-mail Becky, Rupp House Coordinator.
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There Is Still Time to Register for Spring Muster Weekend (Just Two Weeks Away!)
It's not too late to join the Friends of Gettysburg for their annual Spring Muster on April 19, 20, and 21. Thi s annual weekend-long event features battlefield tours, an evening banquet, special programs, a private breakfast for First Corps Members, and the yearly Gettysburg Preservation Walk! For more information and to register, please visit our website.
If you have any questions about the event, please E-mail Ann Swade, Events Logistics Coordinator.
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Quartermaster Store Deal of the Month
Devil's Den, Hardcover Edition
By: Tim Smith and Garry Adelman
This hardcover book is complete with maps and photos to provide an in-depth history and guide of one of the most famous locations on the Gettysburg battlefield, Devil's Den.
$9.95 (FREE SHIPPING, Special Gettysburg Foundation edition)
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A Special Thank You to Our 150th Commemoration Sponsors
Since 1989 the Gettysburg Foundation, alongside the National Park Service, has stood as the steward of preservation, restoration and education at the Gettysburg National Military Park and has attended to the on-going, continuous needs of preserving its legacy. As part of this great task, the Foundation raised the funds for and currently operates the state-of-the-art Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.
The 150th commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address are historic events that will touch millions of individuals throughout the country and the world. Thanks to the generous support of our partners, the Gettysburg Foundation can continue to build a future where the stories and sacrifices of Gettysburg are not only known, but also cherished and passed on for the next 150 years and beyond.
The Gettysburg Foundation gratefully acknowledges the following partners who are helping to ensure the 150th Commemoration is a memorable and successful time in America's history:
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Event Network, Inc.
The Hershey Company
M&T Bank
ARAMARK
The Coca-Cola Company
Giant Food Stores
Landfall Navigation
PNC Bank
Trader Joe's
Booz Allen Hamilton
Met-Ed A FirstEnergy Company
Aqua America
Electrosonic
Gettysburg Tour Center
If you are interested in learning more about our 150th commemoration sponsorship opportunities, please E-mail Natalie Temple, Stewardship Coordinator. |
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As a Friends of Gettysburg member, you can enjoy valuable discounts on select FedEx® services. It's easy, free and there are no minimum shipping quotas. 
To create a new FedEx account or enroll your existing account in the FedEx Advantage® Program call
1-800-MEMBERS (1.800.636.2377,
8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, M-F) or visit their website which contains information specific for Friends members!
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Thank you for your interest in the Gettysburg Foundation.
Your support is essential to the continued preservation of the Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site.
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