Dedication Day November 19, 2009
Would you like to see the flag that was draped over the balustrade in the presidential box at Ford's Theatre and was used to cradle President Lincoln's head as he lay mortally wounded? The Lincoln Flag will be displayed this November in Gettysburg. To learn where, when, and to discover what other exciting events have been scheduled for November 19th and those days surrounding this historical occasion, view the tentative schedule and make your plans now.
Free Admission at the David Wills House
To celebrate the 5th annual Museum day, presented by Smithsonian magazine, the David Wills House will be giving free admissions on Saturday September 26, 2009. Museum day is a nation wide program that allows all Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsoian.com visitors to visit participating museums free of charge. The David Wills House will also be giving free admission to all Adams County residents as well. For more information, click here.
Celebrate America's Best Idea
On September 26th, Gettysburg National Park wil be celebrating Ken Burns' new documentary "The National Parks: America's Best Idea." This six year project, filmed all around the country and directed by Ken Burns, will air on PBS nationwide, starting Semptember 27th, and will air over six nights. The public is invited to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center on September 26th at 5:30pm for a 45 minute preview film for the series. See the full article here.
Paranormal Activity Research Seminar
The Gettysburg Historical Railroad Station is hosting a seminar put on the Paranormal Activity Research Association. The event will be on October 26th. To see the full press release, click here.
CWI 2009
The Assassination and The Life of Mary Todd Lincoln
Ed Bearss on tour with CWI
Photo compliments of Bob Herr
The Civil War Institute 2009 was a stimulating week. Friends gathered at registration on June 21st catching up on family news and speculating on the week ahead. Inspiring speakers, interesting tours, a fun raffle/auction, and a moving tribute to Gabor Boritt all helped to make this a very successful week. View additional photos from this seminar.
CWI Theme Announced
June 27 - July 3, 2010
The Union Must and Shall Be Preserved
Library of Congress c1860
The theme for the 2010 Civil War Conference was announced Thursday, June 25th to an eager audience. We will be studying the "Election of 1860" considering the politics of the day, introducing the "characters" surrounding the election, and Secession with hitorians Michael Burlingame, Allen Guelzo, Matthew Pinsker, Michael Holt, Craig Symonds, and others. Our full day tours will include trips to Harpers Ferry with Dennis Frye and Ed Bearss and Ford's Theatre and museum. The half day tours will concentrate on Gettysburg. Don't miss this week of scholarly pursuit and fun. To hold your place send in a registration form along with a $50.00 non refundable deposit.
Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania 2009 Essay Contest Winner
The winner of the 2009 Lincoln Fellowship essay contest is Alycia R. Grant, a 17 year old student from Ocean Township High School in Ocean, New Jersey. Alycia won from over a hundred wonderful essay's titled "What the Gettysburg Address Means to Me". Read this award winning essay.
Second Place:
Lena Mohamed
Lackawanna High School
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Third Place:
Emily Pazar
Watkins Glen High School
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
If you are high school sophomore or junior and you are interested in submitting an essay for next year's contest, check out the Essay Contest Rules.
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