"Ode for Memorial Day"

Paul Laurence Dunbar 1872 – 1906. Written about the Civil War and published in 1896, the poem commemorates all who have served and died for their country.

https://poets.org/poem/ode-memorial-day

Done are the toils and the wearisome marches,
    Done is the summons of bugle and drum.
Softly and sweetly the sky overarches,
    Shelt’ring a land where Rebellion is dumb.
Dark were the days of the country’s derangement,
    Sad were the hours when the conflict was on,
But through the gloom of fraternal estrangement
    God sent his light, and we welcome the dawn.
O’er the expanse of our mighty dominions,
    Sweeping away to the uttermost parts,
Peace, the wide-flying, on untiring pinions,
    Bringeth her message of joy to our hearts.

Ah, but this joy which our minds cannot measure,
    What did it cost for our fathers to gain!
Bought at the price of the heart’s dearest treasure,
    Born out of travail and sorrow and pain;
Born in the battle where fleet Death was flying,
    Slaying with sabre-stroke bloody and fell;
Born where the heroes and martyrs were dying,
    Torn by the fury of bullet and shell.
Ah, but the day is past: silent the rattle,
    And the confusion that followed the fight.
Peace to the heroes who died in the battle,
    Martyrs to truth and the crowning of Right!

Out of the blood of a conflict fraternal,
    Out of the dust and the dimness of death,
Burst into blossoms of glory eternal
    Flowers that sweeten the world with their breath.
Flowers of charity, peace, and devotion
    Bloom in the hearts that are empty of strife;
Love that is boundless and broad as the ocean
    Leaps into beauty and fullness of life.
So, with the singing of paeans and chorals,
    And with the flag flashing high in the sun,
Place on the graves of our heroes the laurels
    Which their unfaltering valor has won!

This poem is in the public domain. 

This Memorial Day, 44 Early Patriots Are Finally at Peace

This Memorial Day, 250 years after they served our nascent nation, 44 fallen soldiers and supporters of the Continental Army have been laid to rest beneath a newly dedicated monument within the Lake George Battlefield State Park.

The remains of these early American patriots had lain undisturbed in Lake George, New York, until a construction project unearthed them in 2019. It is believed the burials were associated with the Continental Army's smallpox hospital, established in 1776 at nearby Fort George. What followed were years of painstaking work. Volunteers and state officials carefully recovered additional remains; scientists at the New York State Museum spent seven years analyzing and cataloging what they found. Forty-four individuals were recovered, each having answered the revolution's call, their names not preserved by history.

Housed in wooden caskets and escorted by a historic military motorcade, their remains traveled from Albany to Lake George Battlefield Park, where a nearly $700,000 memorial plaza — “Repose of the Fallen” — now stands as their permanent resting place. Forty caskets were interred upon arrival on May 20; the final four rested under round-the-clock watch until the formal dedication ceremony on May 22.

Memorial Day has always been about honoring those who gave everything in defense of this country. Initially called Decoration Day, its original purpose was simple and solemn: to place flowers on the graves of the fallen. On the first Decoration Day in 1868, future President James A. Garfield spoke at Arlington National Cemetery before 5,000 attendees.

At the American Battlefield Trust, we understand that our historic battlefields are hallowed ground in the most literal sense: places where the fallen were laid to rest. Organized efforts to return soldiers to their families or transfer them to more formal burial grounds meant that many of those graves were never meant to be permanent. Yet every few years, a forgotten burial resurfaces on a Revolutionary or Civil War battlefield, reminding us that these landscapes must be honored as the cemeteries they truly are. 

It is with that understanding that we pause today. On this sacred day, we honor all those — from our founding conflicts to the present — who gave what President Abraham Lincoln called “the last full measure of devotion.” We also hold in our hearts the families who bore that loss alongside them. 

To our supporters: thank you. By helping us save these battlefields, you are creating a permanent monument to the citizen soldiers who fought and bled on these grounds — and to those unnamed ones who never left them.  Now, more than 150 years later, these early American patriots are finally receiving their own decoration — not flowers on a grave long forgotten, but a permanent place of honor.

With deepest gratitude, 

David N. Duncan
President
American Battlefield Trust

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The Medal of Honor Valor Trail™ Comes to Chancellorsville to Honor a Hero

On Thursday, May 28, the American Battlefield Trust will install a Medal of Honor Valor Trail sign at our Dowdall's Tavern tract at Chancellorsville in Spotsylvania County, Va., honoring the extraordinary valor of Captain Hubert Anton Casimir Dilger.

A German immigrant and trained artillerist, Capt. Dilger took a leave of absence from the Grand Duke's Horse Artillery to cross the Atlantic and fight for the Union. He joined the 1st Ohio Light Artillery, and proved himself one of its finest officers.

The Battle of Chancellorsville, fought April 30–May 6, 1863, stands as General Robert E. Lee's greatest military triumph. On May 2, as Confederate forces swept forward in a devastating flank attack, Capt. Dilger refused to abandon his position. He manned his guns until the enemy was nearly upon him — then, with a single cannon hauled by hand along the road, he formed the rear guard alone, holding the Confederate advance at bay through ferocious speed of fire. He was the last Union soldier to leave the field. For that stand, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1893. Dilger also fought with distinction at Second Manassas, Gettysburg, and throughout the Atlanta Campaign.

The Medal of Honor Valor Trail, developed in coordination with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, is a physical and digital manifestation of the places most deeply connected with Medal of Honor recipients like Capt. Dilger, from the Civil War through the 21st century. This Memorial Day, you may also want to seek out information about the stories of the 686 Medal of Honor Recipients who fell in service.

Visit the Medal of Honor Valor Trail™  Website

Download the FREE Medal of Honor Valor Trail™ App

Learn More About Fallen Medal of Honor Recipients

Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Coming Events

Cross Keys and Port Republic 164th Anniversary Tours

Saturday, June 6th

Join Peter Dalton and Jim Goecker for tours across Cross Keys and Port Republic. The tours are free and open to the public with no registration required.

9:00 a.m. - Jackson's Narrow Escape (8564 Water Street, Port Republic)

10:15 a.m. - The Battle of Cross Keys Car Caravan Tour (5094 Battlefield Rd, Harrisonburg)

1:30 p.m. - The Battle of Port Republic Car Caravan Tour (8564 Water Street, Port Republic)

Second Winchester

163rd Anniversary Tour

Saturday, June 13th

Join us for the 163rd Anniversary of the Second Battle of Winchester. Artillery Demonstrations will start at the Winchester Battlefields Visitor Center at 10 a.m., following the first demonstration, Park Ranger Michael Gionfriddo will be leading a Battle Walk at the nearby Carter Farm to discuss the action that ensued on the grounds during the closing stages of the Second Battle of Winchester. Artillery Demonstrations at the Winchester Battlefield Visitor Center from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kidzfest Programs offered at the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum in Downtown Winchester from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. (See below for more information).

The programs are free of charge and requires no registration

Address: Meet at the James R. Wilkins Winchester Battlefields Visitor Center at 541 Redbud Rd, Winchester. The tour site will be a short drive from the Visitor Center and will leave following the first artillery demonstration at 10 a.m.

Kidzfest: Stop by the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday June 13th for an immersive and educational Living History program about the American Civil War in Winchester!

Program is free of charge and requires no registration

Address: The Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum at 20 N Loudoun Street, Winchester.

Civil War Living History Camp

28th Virginia

Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th

Join reenactors from Company D of the 28th Virginia regiment for a weekend of living history demonstration on the Kernstown Battlefield (610 Battle Park Drive, Winchester). For questions or more information, contact Kernstown Battlefield at info@kernstownbattle.org or (540) 450-7835.

Cool Spring

162nd Anniversary Tour

Saturday, July 18th

Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute will commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Cool Spring on Saturday, July 18, with a special tour and program— “Coming Like a Meteor”: Artillery at Cool Spring. The tour, which will be led by Jonathan A. Noyalas (Hugh & Virginia McCormick Chair in Civil War History at Shenandoah University and Director of the University’s McCormick Civil War Institute), will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Lodge (1400 Parker Lane, Bluemont, Virginia).

The walking tour will culminate in an immersive, hands-on learning experience on field artillery with historian Alan Robertson. Attendees will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with Civil War artillery and explore its effectiveness at the Battle of Cool Spring. The event is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required.

Dr. Jennifer M. Murray Appointed Dennis E. Frye Endowed Chair in Civil War Studies

The Shepherd University Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Dennis E. Frye Endowed Chair in Civil War Studies and Director of the Civil War Center.

This endowed fund was established by historian Dennis Frye, a member of Shepherd’s Class of 1979. During his time at Shepherd, Frye served as president of Shepherd’s chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the international History honors society. He earned the honors of McMurran Scholar, Shepherd’s highest academic achievement, graduated summa cum laude, and was selected by faculty as Shepherd’s “Outstanding History Student.”

Frye’s passion for history persisted beyond graduation. He retired after 20 years as Chief Historian at the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. He served as co-founder and first president of the Save Historic Antietam Foundation and as a co-founder and second president/CEO of today’s American Battlefield Trust.  Frye has authored 11 books and over 130 articles.  Additionally, he advised on the establishment and direction of Shepherd University’s Civil War Center more than three decades ago. Frye has remained a dedicated and valued supporter of the Civil War Center, funding student scholarships and donating his time through tours and lectures and continued advisement. This legacy will be carried on through the new endowed chair.

“History has offered me inestimable gifts,” Frye reflected. “Now is my moment to offer this gift to history.”

Dr. Jennifer M. Murray, Director of the Civil War Center and Assistant Professor of History, has been named the first Dennis E. Frye Endowed Chair in Civil War Studies. Dr. Murray is a Civil War historian specializing in military history. She is the author of On a Great Battlefield: The Making, Management, and Memory of Gettysburg National Military Park, 1933-2023 (2014; 2023) and co-editor of They Are Dead and Yet They Live: Civil War Memories in a Polarized America (2026).  She is currently writing her third book, tentatively titled Meade at War: The Military Life of George Gordon Meade, a biography of the Union general who won the battle of Gettysburg. She received Shepherd University’s Faculty Excellence Award for the 2025-2026 year. In addition to her academic profile, Murray is active in the public history community.

Dennis Frye and SUF President Austin Slater sign the Dennis E. Frye Endowed Chair in Civil War Studies and Director of the Civil War Center agreement with SUF EVP Sherri Janelle

“It is an incredible honor to hold an endowed chair named for someone who has dedicated their life to the promotion and preservation—literally— of the Civil War with unprecedented energy, infectious passion, and admirable certitude,” said Murray.  “Indeed, over the course of a distinguished four-decade professional career, no single person has done more to amplify the importance of Harpers Ferry and Antietam, two critical Civil War sites in Shepherd’s backyard, than Dennis Frye.  This is a historic moment for the Civil War Center and our university.  I look forward to continued collaborations with Dennis and for the opportunity to elevate the profile of the Civil War Center in service to a better understanding of our nation’s most transformative event.”

The Civil War Center serves as a unique platform to bring together a broad audience– Shepherd University students and faculty, community members, area teachers, public historians, academic scholars, and Civil War enthusiasts—to continue to learn and think critically about the Civil War and the ways in which that conflict shapes who we are as a nation and people today, some 160 years later.  The Center sponsors lectures, seminars, and battlefield tours by leading academic authorities and public history experts.  Importantly, the Civil War Center fosters opportunities for Shepherd students, including facilitating internships with area Civil War sites, while promoting student scholarship and engagement. The Chair will be a driving force behind the mission, outreach, and impact of the Center.

For more information on how to establish an endowed scholarship, program, or faculty excellence award through the Shepherd University Foundation, please contact the Shepherd University Foundation, P.O. Box 5000, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443-5000, 304-876-5397, or visit https://shepherduniversityfoundation.org.

New Cyclorama Photography Experience, May 30, 2026

Gettysburg Foundation Introduces New Cyclorama Photography Experience
New program explores how photography, battlefield study and artistic interpretation
shaped the Gettysburg Cyclorama.

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (May 13, 2026)—Gettysburg Foundation today announced a new program that explores how the Gettysburg Cyclorama was created through battlefield photography, landscape study and artistic interpretation.

From the Battlefield to the Cyclorama: A Photographic Journey examines how French artist Paul Philippoteaux and his team transformed the Gettysburg battlefield into the monumental Cyclorama painting of Pickett’s Charge using photography, landscape study and firsthand accounts from battle veterans.

Led by Licensed Battlefield Guide and Cyclorama expert Chris Brenneman, the program begins in the Ford Education Center at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, where participants will examine William Tipton’s 1882 reference photographs used during the creation of the Cyclorama.

Guests then travel by double-decker bus onto the battlefield to stand at the same elevated vantage point where the original reference photographs were taken. Participants are encouraged to photograph the landscape themselves before returning to the Cyclorama platform to compare their images to the completed painting and discover how the battlefield was transformed into one of Gettysburg’s most recognizable visual experiences.

Space is limited to ensure a small-group experience. Ticket reservations are required and now available at GettysburgFoundation.org.

“The Cyclorama is often viewed only as the finished masterpiece,” said Chris Brenneman. “This program allows participants to step into the artistic process behind it and see how the landscape, photography and painting all connect.”

The program also includes access beneath the Cyclorama diorama, where guests can examine the structure, lighting and artistic techniques used to create the painting’s immersive effect.

Programs will be offered on Saturdays, May 30, July 25 and Oct. 17, 2026.

All programs run from 3– 6:15 p.m. Space is limited to maintain a small-group experience. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera or a smartphone.

Tickets and additional information are available by phone to 877-874-2478 or 717-334-2436 or at GettysburgFoundation.org.

Gettysburg Brass Band Festival scheduled

From the Gettysburg Connection

May 12, 2026 by Charles Stangor

In 1875, George F. Patton published A Practical Guide to the Arrangement of Band Music that includes this thought: “When we see a town with flourishing enterprises, such as newspapers, schools, libraries, picture galleries, literary and scientific societies, concert halls, theaters, and brass bands, we need not be told that it is the dwelling place of intelligent and cultivated people.”

The historic town of Gettysburg has now been home to the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival since 1998. Some 4,000 listeners from the Mid-Atlantic States attend the event annually to enjoy the glorious sound of brass bands, community bands, jazz groups, and the unique Taps Tribute on the Gettysburg National Military Park with over 500 musicians performing.

Community Band Night is June 10 as we welcome the Adams County Community Band, the Ringold Band from Reading, PA and Gettysburg’s own Generations Big Band. June 11 starts with the Tuba Open Golf Benefit at the beautiful Carroll Golf Course. Jazz al Fresco, an evening benefit dinner and concert featuring the Hotel Paradise Jazz Orchestra will take place at the United Lutheran Seminary Main Stage.

Bands in the Borough is on the evening of June 12 in downtown Gettysburg. Ben Jones Brass performs on Dobbin House patio, the All-Star Brass and Percussion and Hanover Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps will be at the Gettysburg Heritage Center, Three Fathoms brings its unique brand of traditional jazz to the Lincoln Square Arts Oasis Stage, and the Antebellum Marine Band will be featured next to Mr. G’s Ice Cream Parlor on Baltimore Street.

Two days of outstanding brass band music are on tap on June 13 and 14. Performing on the Pavilion Stage at the United Lutheran Seminary will be Benfield, Spires, and Rockville Brass Bands from Maryland, Imperial Brass, Princeton Brass Band, and Atlantic Brass Band from New Jersey, the innovative West Philadelphia Orchestra, Brass Band of Northern Virginia, Brass Band of Columbus the All Star Brass and Percussion from Ohio and the Carlisle Brass Band from Pennsylvania. Saturday’s schedule concludes with the moving Taps Tribute at historic sites on the Gettysburg battlefield at sundown on Saturday.

The 2026 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival is supported by individual and business donations and in part by the Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment and the Adams County Arts Council’s Star Grant Program which is funded by the Adams County Commissioners and Borough of Gettysburg. For more information www.gettysburgbrassbandfestival.com

Charles (Chuck) Stangor is Gettysburg Connection's Owner, Publisher, and Editor in Chief. I would like to hear from you. Please contact me at cstangor@gettysburgconnection.org.

Grassland Restoration Project Begins at Gettysburg National Military Park

Project will preserve historic battlefield views and restore native grasslands near key memorial areas

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – A 160-acre grassland restoration project will begin May 9, 2026, in areas surrounding the Pennsylvania Monument and the Eternal Light Peace Memorial of the Gettysburg National Military Park.

As part of the Eastern Grasslands Initiative, this project will help preserve the battlefield’s historic landscape and enhance natural resources by replacing non-native grasses and woody plants with native grasses and wildflowers.

The restoration project will maintain open views that define the 1863 battlefield and reflect the appearance of the historic agricultural landscape present during the Battle of Gettysburg. The work will also improve habitat for grassland birds and pollinators, improve soils, and reduce soil erosion in these areas of the battlefield.

Grasslands are an essential part of the park’s historic and natural landscape. This project supports the park’s ongoing commitment to preserving the character of the battlefield while enhancing visitor experience opportunities through improved stewardship of battlefield resources.

Work will occur in phases, beginning with invasive species removal, followed by native species seeding, and ongoing vegetation management. Visitors may experience temporary trail closures or see areas that appear sparse during early stages of restoration. Native grasslands typically take three to five years to fully establish. Once complete, these restored grasslands will provide enhanced opportunities for visitor experiences like wildlife observation and battlefield interpretation, while reducing invasive plant species and supporting grassland resilience.

The National Park Service Eastern Grasslands Initiative is restoring grasslands across 39 NPS sites across the Eastern United States. More information about this project can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/eastern-grasslands-initiative.htm. For updates on the grassland reconstruction project, including potential trail closures, visit our website at www.nps.gov/gett or follow us on social media.

Memorial Day Weekend Program Honors Fatalities from All Wars Buried at Gettysburg

“A Century of Sacrifice:” Special NPS Memorial Day Weekend Program To Honor Fatalities from All Wars Buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery ~ May 23rd

For more than one hundred years, fallen United States servicemembers were interred with honor at the Gettysburg National Cemetery. This Memorial Day weekend, explore some of the lesser-known stories of those who were laid to rest in this National Cemetery. Park rangers from Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site will discuss the creation and history of the Gettysburg National Cemetery and highlight the stories of several servicemembers from each of America’s armed conflicts from the Civil War through the war in Vietnam who were laid to rest in the cemetery from the 1860s through the early 1970s. 

As the final resting place for over 6,000 men and women who served the United States, Gettysburg National Cemetery is a fitting place to remember the meaning of Memorial Day and how the United States remembers its fallen.  

Join Park Rangers on Saturday, May 23, at 10 am for a free 90-minute guided walking tour of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, focusing on stories of some of the fallen servicemembers buried there.  

Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site are pleased to cosponsor this event. The program will begin at the Taneytown Road Entrance of the Gettysburg National Cemetery.

Will the Klingel Farm at Gettysburg National Military Park be restored?

Story from 21 TV News

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by Sarah Burns Mon, April 27, 2026

ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The National Park Service said Monday it is planning on starting rehabilitation work on the Klingel Farm in Gettysburg.

The Klingel Farm was an integral structure in the battle of Gettysburg.

In April of 1863, the Klingel family moved into the home, and ran a shoe shop in town.

By July, they would join many other families in evacuating with impending movement from Union and Confederate soldiers.

Union soldiers would ultimately occupy the home, knocking holes in the wall to shoot incoming confederate advances.

After the battle, it would become a hospital to serve the wounded soldiers.

Today, the farm house is still standing, but only with the help of structural support on either side.

Wood on the outside of the home is rotting away, some holes in the building go as deep as inside its inner walls.

The house is closed off, marked as a hard hat area, and private property.

Local Steven Voorhis suggested "they ought to have some real restoration people that know how to, you know square logs and make, you know, the log notches and everything and do what they have to do to preserve."

Spokesperson for the park Jason Martz said they've explored two options, the favored of which "includes structural stabilization designed to maximize the preservation of historic fabric and rehabilitation of the structure to its commemorative era appearance."

Officials said they are currently working on a timeline for… CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY ON 21 NEWS

Spangler Farm & Field Hospital Reopens for Spring and Summer Programs

The George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital Reopens for Spring and Summer Programs

Family Day at Spangler kicks off the season Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Gettysburg, Pa. (April 30, 2026)—Gettysburg Foundation invites the local community and visitors to the historic 80-acre George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital this spring and summer. The site reopens for the season with a range of programs that bring its Civil War history to life through tours, living history and special events.

Once a thriving family farm, the property was transformed into a Union Army field hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg, treating more than 1,900 wounded soldiers. Today, the site is preserved to share the stories of those who lived, worked and received care there.

"The George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital holds a unique place in the Gettysburg’s story,” said Billy Griffith, Gettysburg Foundation’s Historic Sites Manager. “Our spring and summer programming offers visitors of all ages an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of one of the most significant events in our nation’s history.”

Season highlights include:

Family Day at Spangler (Free Event)

Saturday, May 9  |  10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Family Day offers living history, exhibits, demonstrations and activities for all ages.

· Engage with living historians of the Blue & Gray Hospital Association, 4th Texas, Co. B, Battery B, 1st Rhode Island Artillery.

· Explore the barn and summer kitchen.

· View artillery demonstrations (non-firing).

· See Civil War medicine, equipment, displays and demonstrations.

· Learn about historic barn preservation with Historic Gettysburg Adams County.

· Enjoy period toys, games and a craft.

· Participate in story times at 11 a.m., Noon and 1 p.m. with the Adams County Library System.

· Savor free ice cream from Cone Sweet Cone, while supplies last.

Reservations are not required. Limited on-site parking is available.

Evening Programs (in partnership with Gettysburg College’s Civil War Institute)
Fridays, May 15 and June 19  |  6 – 8 p.m.
Programs feature emerging scholars and established historians, with topics including the ecological history of the farm’s vernal pool and the 1862 New Mexico Campaign, often referred to as the “Gettysburg of the West.” Tickets are required. On-site parking is provided.

Author Walk-and-Talks

Monday, June 15; Sunday, July 5; and Friday, July 31  |  6 – 8 p.m.
Author Ron Kirkwood will lead presentations and guided walks exploring stories from the site, joined by guest speakers including Carol Reardon, Ph.D. and Carolyn Ivanoff. Tickets are required. On-site parking is provided.

Guided Tours

Fridays and Saturdays, May through October

May 22-23, June 26-27, July 3-4, July 24-25, Aug. 21-22, Sept. 25-26 and Oct. 23-24  |  10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
In-depth tours exploring the history of the site and individuals connected to it will be offered on select weekends. Timed shuttle and admission tickets are required. Timed shuttles depart the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center at 9:40 a.m. and 1:10 p.m. on the published tour dates.

Living History Weekends

Saturdays and Sundays, June 12-13, July 10-11, Aug. 7-8  |  10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Interactive weekends feature demonstrations  by Civil War era living historians portraying camp life and the experiences of soldiers and civilians. Timed shuttle and admission tickets are required. Timed shuttles depart the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. through 1:40 p.m., with return shuttles on schedule. The final return shuttle departs the historic site at 3:20 p.m.

Timed shuttle and admission ticket reservations are required for Guided Tours and Living History Weekends. Access is provided via timed shuttles departing the nearby Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. Tickets may be reserved by phone at 877-874-2478 or 717-334-2436, online at GettysburgFoundation.org or in person at the Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg.

All programming is dependent on favorable weather conditions and is subject to change.