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Join Us for the Friends of Gettysburg
25th Anniversary Celebration
Join fellow members of the Friends of Gettysburg in celebrating twenty- five years of preservation, education, and dedication on June 30th and July 1st! The Friends of Gettysburg will be hosting a variety of celebrations and tours to reflect on the past twenty- five years of accomplishments and look forward to many more years. The special anniversary events will begin Monday, June 30th with a selection of five different tour options to choose from: Artifact Acquisition with Jerry Coates and Greg Goodell, Battlefield Rehabilitation with Barbara Finfrock and Vickie Greenlee, Monument and Cannon Preservation with Col. Tom Vossler and Jeff Anderson, Volunteers Make It Happen with Dick Sawhill and John Latschar, and Continuing the Legacy with Sue Boardman.
Monday evening, join fellow Friends for an evening celebration featuring cocktails, dinner stations, entertainment, and camaraderie at the newly acquired Pennsylvania National Guard Armory building located at 315 West Confederate Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, July 1st, The Future of Friends: The Spangler Barn Project will look to the future of preservation with a casual evening reception and discussion of the next chapter of the Friends of Gettysburg from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the George Spangler Farm.
For more information and to register for the Friends of Gettysburg 25th Anniversary Special Events, please call 717.339.2148 or visit our website.
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Gettysburg GIANT store presents a generous gift to Jerry Moore, Senior Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, for the Gettysburg Foundation's Education 150 initiative.
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Registrations Now Accepted for Educators' Conference
 On July 30, 2014 the Gettysburg Foundation, in partnership with Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg College, will welcome 50 Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies teachers from underserved communities to Gettysburg for the second-ever Richard Bartol, Jr. Educators' Conference.
Part of the Gettysburg Foundation's Education 150 initiative, this conference is the first in a series of three educational outreach efforts aimed to equip educators in underserved areas to connect their students to the American Civil War and connect its history with Common Core principles.
First launched July of 2012, the Richard Bartol, Jr. Educators' Conference is a multi-day immersive experience on the battlefield and in the classroom that will leave teachers with curriculum tools, first-hand experience and inspiration from experts in the field. To enable teachers to attend this 4-day conference, most-expenses have been covered by generous donors.
Registrations are now being accepted through April 14. Middle school Social Studies and Language Arts educators from underserved or Title 1 schools in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C. are encouraged to apply. Learn more at www.gettysburgfoundation.org/110.
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Rupp House Opens April 4th
 The Rupp House's 2014 season will begin April 4th! Come and visit John and Caroline Rupp's home on Fridays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from
10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 451 Baltimore Street in Gettysburg, the Rupp House is always free to all visitors and features interactive exhibits, activities, and events throughout the season. It is also the go-to place to purchase the latest Friends of Gettysburg merchandise!
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Member Spotlight: Kerry Hotaling
Friends of Gettysburg member Kerry Hotaling recently published his first book What They Endured, What They Wrought: Comparing Regimental Casualties at the Battle of Gettysburg. For every book purchased, Kerry is generously donating a dollar to the Gettysburg Foundation. To purchase, please visit Amazon.com.
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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. On Sunday 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:
The Gettysburg Story (DVD)
The Gettysburg Story (DVD) A film by Jake Boritt.
Narrated by Stephen Lang
See one of America's greatest battles as you've never seen it before with cutting-edge technologies including aerial drone cinematography, helicopter mounted cameras, motion control time-lapse, and 3D animated maps. The Gettysburg Story brings the stories of Lincoln, Lee, Meade, and others to a new generation.
Price: $28.95
FREE SHIPPING
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Business Partnership of the Month:
1863 Inn of Gettysburg
Members visiting Gettysburg can now get a 15% discount at the 1863 Inn of Gettysburg, located right in downtown Gettysburg!
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Upcoming Events
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
March 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.
April 4 and 5, 2014- Spring Muster
April 6, 2014- First Corps Breakfast
April 26, 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.
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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