The February Meeting was highlighted by a fascinating look at the Dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery and how Lincoln, being a second thought after Edward Everett, came to be the highlight of the incredible day.
With historical pictures, archival documents, and some conjecture, Brad Gottlieb, told the story of how the cemetery came to be; how it was organized and funded; who paid for it (not the federal government); the how the dedication was planned, organized, and the President, “invited” to say “a few appropriate remarks.”
Many of us remember Gottlieb from his incredible walking tour of downtown Gettysburg we enjoyed a few years ago. He, sometimes collaborating withhis wife Linda, has written over 20 books. He served as a college educator for over 40 years, rising to the presidency of two colleges before he retired in 2017. He is a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide and an Antietam Licensed Battlefield Guide.
As usual we held our book raffle to benefit Preservation and the winners are pictured below.
