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Battlefield Rehabilitation Continues at
Cemetery Ridge
Preparations are now underway for C.E. Williams, a contractor for the Gettysburg Foundation, to remove the old Visitor Center parking lot on North Cemetery Ridge in Gettysburg National Military Park. Once the asphalt has been removed, the contractor will regrade the area to its historic profile in 1863, and plant meadow grasses. Historic fencing on the site will be built during the Foundation's annual Volunteer Workday in June.  Joanne M. Hanley, Gettysburg Foundation President, states, "The Cemetery Hill and Cemetery Ridge areas are central in Gettysburg National Military Park's and the Gettysburg Foundation's efforts to educate millions of visitors about the battle of Gettysburg, the causes and consequences of the American Civil War, and the lasting significance of this critical time in our nation's history. Preservation of this site will forever enhance the interpretive value of this critical portion of the Gettysburg battlefield." Through the generosity of members and donors, the Gettysburg Foundation is funding this phase of the project by covering the cost of general contracting, construction management and design costs which total approximately $400,000. The Foundation also funded the cost of last year's demolition of the Cyclorama building which  was $750,000. The current phase of the project will begin in February and take approximately two to three months for completion depending on the weather. The National Cemetery South parking lot, which used to be known as the "Cyclorama parking lot," will be retained for visitor use. Some modifications to this lot are planned in a future phase of this project. Additional future phases of the rehabilitation of Cemetery Ridge include reconstructing a commemorative era pathway and moving five monuments to their historic locations. These features were altered during the construction of the Cyclorama building in the early 1960s. |
Dedication Day Highlights
 See the Dedication Day highlight video from November 19, 2013 at the Soldiers' National Cemetery which commemorated The 150th Anniversary of The Gettysburg Address of President Abraham Lincoln. |
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Spring Muster
April 4, 5, and 6, 2014
Join the Friends of Gettysburg for the 2014 Spring Muster. Held at the Wyndham Hotel Gettysburg, the weekend kicks off with a special presentation on Friday Evening with the  Susquehanna Travellers. Saturday is a full day of battlefield tours! Nine different battlefield tours are offered with one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and lunch in between. After a busy day on the battlefield, an Evening Banquet will be hosted to share Friends camaraderie and update members on the latest Friends of Gettysburg,  Gettysburg Foundation, and National Park Service news. OnSunday morning, First Corps members are invited to attend the First Corps Breakfast with guest speaker Dr. Brian Jordan. For more information and to register for the Spring Muster, please visit the Friends of Gettysburg website or call 717-339-2148. |
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Field Press Item of the Month:
25th Anniversary of the Friends of Gettysburg Pin
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Friends of Gettysburg by proudly wearing this collectible lapel pin.
$3.50 with FREE SHIPPING.
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Upcoming Events
February 22, 2014- Evening with THE Painting
- Since it will be dark when you leave this evening, please park in Parking Lot #1 or #2.
- Please bring your camera- we permit photography of the Cyclorama during this special program.
March 15, 2014- Adams Seminar- "East Cavalry Field: Cavalry Clash That Saved the Union?" with Licensed Battlefield Guide James Hessler
March 22, 2014- Adams Seminar- "East Cavalry Field: Cavalry Clash That Saved the Union?" with Licensed Battlefield Guide James Hessler
April 4 and 5, 2014- Spring Muster
April 6, 2014- First Corps Breakfast
May 3 and 4, 2014- Heritage Hike: Walking Fields of Glory with Licensed Battlefield Guide Larry Korczyk
May 17, 2014- Adams Seminar- "Union Counterattacks on July 2nd" with Licensed Battlefield Guide Richard Goedkoop
May 24, 2014- Adams Seminar- "Union Counterattacks on July 2nd" with Licensed Battlefield Guide Richard Goedkoop
June 7, 2014- Volunteer Work Day
Questions? E-mail the Foundation's Events Logistics Coordinator Ann Swade. |
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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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