Enjoy A Musical Experience at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center June 23

NEWS RELEASE    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  Cindy Small, (717) 339-2109, csmall@gettysburgfoundation.org

Enjoy A Musical Experience at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center June 23

Gettysburg, Pa. (June 12, 2012) — Join the Gettysburg Foundation and Gettysburg National Military Park for a musical experience June 23 with the Harrison High School Band from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. and the El Rancho Charter School Choir from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. 

The Harrison High School Band from Mesa, Arizona is a 45 member band that has a musical set list of the following melodies:  Just Before the Battle, Mother; To the War I was Sent; Old Time Spirit; Moravian Dance; Trombone Tiger Rag and The National Emblem.

The El Rancho Charter School Choir, a 20-member choir also from Mesa, Arizona, is slated to sing the following songs: Rockin America; What's More American?; Song for Unsung Hero; We the People; Yankee Doodle Rhythm; Song of the Soldier; Proud Mary; We Are America and God Bless America.

This musical experience is free of charge and takes place outdoors at the Flag Pole area just off the main parking lot of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center located at 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg.

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Enjoy a Musical Experience at GNMP Museum and Visitor Center June 9 and 10

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Cindy Small 717-338-1243 ext. 2109
csmall@gettysburgfoundation.org

Enjoy A Musical Experience at the Gettysburg National Military Park 
Museum and Visitor Center June 9 and 10

Gettysburg, Pa. (May 29, 2012) — Join the Gettysburg Foundation and Gettysburg National Military Park for a musical experience June 9 and 10 with the Newmont Military Band from Windsor, Virginia and the Waubonsie High School Band from Woodridge, Illinois.

The Newmont Military Band, a 22-member military band from Windsor, Virginia will play on June 9 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and has a musical set list of the following melodies: Greetings to Brattleboro; Washington Grays; Recollections of the War; Irish Overture; Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep; Grand Fantasia of Dixie; Boston Commandery March; DeMolay Commandery; and William Tell.

The Waubonsie High School Band, a 90-member band from Woodridge, Illinois, will play on June 10 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. and has a musical set list of: America the Beautiful; American Salute; Simple gifts; On the Mall; Carnival of Venice; Ashokan Farewell; American Visions; Washington Post and Our America.

This musical experience is free of charge. The Newmont Military Band will play outdoors at the Flag Pole area just off the main parking lot of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center located at 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg. The Waubonsie High School Band will play outdoors at “Ranger Site 3” of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center located at 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg.

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Historic Rupp House Offers Menu of High Tea and History from June through September

Spend an afternoon at Caroline’s Tea on the tented lawn at the historic Rupp House in the town of Gettysburg.  Named for Caroline Rupp, the lady of the house in 1863 during the battle, Caroline’s tea will delight with a high tea lunch menu complete with an assortment of tea sandwiches, seasonal scones, gourmet sweets and artisan teas.

Sunday, June 24, 1:00-2:30 p.m. 

Chat with and enjoy the company of the “Ladies of Gettysburg.”  This engaging program, presented by living historians portraying Mrs. Rupp and her neighbor, Mrs. Hettie Shriver, will recount the history and experiences of these ladies in the days during the Battle of Gettysburg. 

Saturday, July 21, 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Sip tea with Clara Barton as she conveys her experiences, accomplishments and the story of how she became known as “The Angel of the Battlefield.”

Saturday, August 25, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Cindy Small, author of The Jennie Wade Story. A True and Complete Account of the Only Civilian Killed during the Battle of Gettysburg.  Cindy’s presentation will depict a perspective of the war which is often overlooked: the role of a common civilian. Cindy will be available to sign books after her presentation.

Saturday, September 15, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Fans of fashion and lovers of history alike will enjoy a fashion show featuring the trends of the 1800s.

Tickets for the delicious High Tea Lunch and Encounters with History are $26.95 and are available by calling 877-874-2478 or stop by the Historic Rupp House at 451 Baltimore Street or the Ticket Counter at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center to purchase your tickets. 
 

Spend "An Evening with the Painting" during special after-hours exclusive program June 29

Join Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide and author/historian on the platform for an exclusive "after-hours" program Friday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m. of the Gettysburg Cyclorama painting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.

Visitors will explore the history of the genre of cycloramas and in particular the history of the Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama. Presentation will include a discussion of the massive multi-year conservation effort of our country's largest painting. The program concludes with extended time on the platform to view the painting in full light and a journey under the diorama to see how the illusion comes to life. There will be time for a question and answer session.

This special program lasts about two hours and is limited to 50 attendees. Single adult ticket price is $20 and youth ticket (age 6 to 12) is $10.

Other upcoming dates for this program are: July 27, August 11, September 22 and October 20 – all starting at 6:00 p.m.

For more details on this event or to be added to the special programs e-mail distribution list, please e-mail the Gettysburg Foundation’s Programming Department.

New! Check out a video preview of this program on the Museum and Visitor Center's Facebook page.

Program Location

This program begins in the Ford Motor Company Fund Education Center.

Get Tickets for Evening with the Painting

Tickets for "Evening with the Painting" are available online. Select the desired date(s) from the calendar and scroll to the bottom of the page to find the event labeled "Evening with the Painting."

To reserve tickets by telephone, call the Reservations department at 877-874-2478.

Tickets can also be purchased in advance at the ticket counter in the lobby of the Museum and Visitor Center.

For more information, e-mail the Gettysburg Foundation's Programming Department. Program dates, prices and presenters are subject to change. Please contact the Gettysburg Foundation program department before making travel arrangements.

 

Spend "An Evening with the Cyclorama Painting" during special after-hours exclusive program July 27

Gettysburg, Pa. (May 17) - Join Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide and author/historian on the platform for an exclusive "after-hours" program Friday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. of the Gettysburg Cyclorama painting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.

Visitors will explore the history of the genre of cycloramas and in particular the history of the Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama. Presentation will include a discussion of the massive multi-year conservation effort of our country's largest painting. The program concludes with extended time on the platform to view the painting in full light and a journey under the diorama to see how the illusion comes to life. There will be time for a question and answer session.

This special program lasts about two hours and is limited to 50 attendees. Single adult ticket price is $20 and youth ticket (age 6 to 12) is $10.

Other upcoming dates for this program are: August 11, September 22 and October 20 – all starting at 6:00 p.m.

For more details on this event or to be added to the special programs e-mail distribution list, please e-mail the Gettysburg Foundation’s Programming Department.

New! Check out a video preview of this program on the Museum and Visitor Center's Facebook page.

Program Location

This program begins in the Ford Motor Company Fund Education Center.

Get Tickets for Evening with the Painting

Tickets for "Evening with the Painting" are available online. Select the desired date(s) from the calendar and scroll to the bottom of the page to find the event labeled "Evening with the Painting."

To reserve tickets by telephone, call the Reservations department at 877-874-2478.

Tickets can also be purchased in advance at the ticket counter in the lobby of the Museum and Visitor Center.

For more information, e-mail the Gettysburg Foundation's Programming Department. Program dates, prices and presenters are subject to change. Please contact the Gettysburg Foundation program department before making travel arrangements.

 

New Gettysburg Perspectives Special Battlefield Tour Series to be offered at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Cindy Small
717-338-1243 ext. 2109
csmall@gettysburgfoundation.org

New Gettysburg Perspectives Special Battlefield Tour Series to be offered at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

Gettysburg, Pa. (May 15, 2012) – Memorial Day weekend will mark the debut of an exciting new tour offering at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. The Gettysburg Perspectives Special Battlefield Tour Series is a collaboration between the Gettysburg Foundation, Licensed Battlefield Guides and the Gettysburg Tour Center. Each 3-hour bus tour in the series will explore a different “perspective” on the Battle of Gettysburg and will be presented from 4p.m. to 7p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 25th, 26th and 27th, by guides licensed by the National Park Service and authorities on the topics of their tours.

Gettysburg Perspectives tours offered during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend will include: “The Battle of Gettysburg Explored,” a comprehensive view of the battlefield and the story of the three-day encounter presented by Ted Gajewski; “Grace Under Pressure: Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address at Soldiers’ National Cemetery,” a look at the Battle of Gettysburg, Lincoln’s visit to the town and the political and personal pressure that effected his delivery of the Gettysburg Address, presented by John Fitzpatrick Jr., Esq.; and “Memories in Stone and Bronze: The Monuments of Gettysburg,” a tour of the most well marked battlefield in the world and the stories behind the monuments lead by Fred Hawthorne.

All tours will depart from the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. Seats for each tour are limited. Tickets may be purchased at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center or by calling (877) 874-2478.

The Gettysburg Perspectives Special Battlefield Tour Series will be presented on select dates through November 2012 and will feature 10 unique topics ranging from a medical perspective of the Battle of Gettysburg to an interactive tour tailored for families with children.  Additional information on tour dates and topics can be found online at www.gettysburgfoundation.org.

The Gettysburg Foundation is a private, non-profit educational organization working in partnership with the National Park Service to enhance preservation and understanding of the heritage and lasting significance of Gettysburg. The Foundation operates the Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, which opened in April 2008. In addition to operating the Museum and Visitor Center, the Foundation has a broad preservation mission that includes land, monument and artifact preservation and battlefield rehabilitation—all in support of the National Park Service’s goals at Gettysburg. Information is available at www.gettysburgfoundation.org.

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Spend “An Evening with the Painting,” May 26, during special after-hours exclusive program

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Cindy Small, (717) 339-2109, csmall@gettysburgfoundation.org

Sue Boardman, (717) 339-2151, sboardman@gettysburgfoundation.org

Spend “An Evening with the Painting” during special after-hours exclusive program.

Gettysburg, Pa. (May 11, 2012) — Join the Gettysburg Foundation’s Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide and author/historian, on the platform for an exclusive "after-hours" program Saturday, May 26th of the Gettysburg Cyclorama painting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center at 6:00 p.m.

Visitors will explore the history of the genre of cycloramas and in particular the history of the Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama. Presentation will include a discussion of the massive multi-year conservation effort of our country's largest painting. The painting concludes with extended time on the platform to view the painting in full light and a journey under the diorama to see how the illusion comes to life. There will be time for a question and answer session.

This special program lasts about two hours and is limited to 50 attendees. Single adult ticket price is $20 and youth ticket (age 6 to 12) is $10. This program begins in the Ford Motor Company Fund Education Center.
Tickets for "An Evening with the Painting" are available online at www.gettysburgfoundation.org, select the desired date from the calendar and scroll to the bottom of the page to find the event labeled "Evening with the Painting."

To reserve tickets by telephone, call the Reservations Department at 877-874-2478. Tickets can also be purchased in advance at the ticket counter in the lobby of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA.

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Spend “An Evening with the Painting” June 2nd during special after-hours exclusive program.

NEWS RELEASE    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  Cindy Small, (717) 339-2109, csmall@gettysburgfoundation.org

Sue Boardman, (717) 339-2151, sboardman@gettysburgfoundation.org

Spend “An Evening with the Painting” during special after-hours exclusive program.

Gettysburg, Pa. (May 22, 2012) — Join the Gettysburg Foundation’s Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide and author/historian, on the platform for an exclusive "after-hours" program Saturday, June 2nd of the Gettysburg Cyclorama painting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center at 6:00 p.m.
Visitors will explore the history of the genre of cycloramas and in particular the history of the Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama. Presentation will include a discussion of the massive multi-year conservation effort of our country's largest painting. The painting concludes with extended time on the platform to view the painting in full light and a journey under the diorama to see how the illusion comes to life. There will be time for a question and answer session. 

This special program lasts about two hours and is limited to 50 attendees. Single adult ticket price is $20 and youth ticket (age 6 to 12) is $10. This program begins in the Ford Motor Company Fund Education Center.

Other upcoming dates for this program are:  June 29, July 27, August 11, September 22 and October 20 – all starting at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets for "An Evening with the Painting" are available online at www.gettysburgfoundation.org,  select the desired date from the calendar and scroll to the bottom of the page to find the event labeled "Evening with the Painting." To reserve tickets by telephone, call the Reservations Department at 877-874-2478. Tickets can also be purchased in advance at the ticket counter in the lobby of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA.

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Gettysburg Park's Summer Visiting Hours

Gettysburg National Military Park News Release

For Release: March 22, 2012

Contact: Katie Lawhon, 717-334-1124 x3121

Beginning April 1, 2012, Gettysburg National Military Park will change to its summer visiting hours.  The grounds of the battlefield will stay open to the public from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily.  The Museum and Visitor Center’s operating hours will be from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily.  These summer visiting hours will continue through October 31.  For more information about visiting the park go to www.nps.gov/gett or www.gettysburgfoundation.org

A Sacred Trust: Gettysburg Perspectives Lecture and Book Signing Event June 29, 30 and July 1, 2012

The Gettysburg Foundation and Gettysburg National Military Park are pleased to present our 8th annual free lecture series and booksigning event featuring renowned authors, historians, National Park Service rangers and others who share perspectives on topics related to the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War.
 

Schedules for lectures and booksignings held at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center will be posted here in March.
 

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Senator Pat Toomey Announces Boundary Support

Gettysburg, Pa. (Jan.13, 2012) — Gettysburg Foundation and National Park Service representatives attended an event today where Senator Pat Toomey announced his support of the legislation expanding the National Park Service boundaries in Gettysburg to include the Lincoln Train Station located in the first block of Carlisle Street.

Joanne Hanley, Gettysburg Foundation President, welcomed elected officials and event attendees. Hanley stated, “As you know, the Gettysburg Foundation has a broad preservation mission in partnership with the National Park Service. That mission includes land preservation, battlefield rehabilitation, monument and artifact preservation and education. As we approach the 150th commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address, the Foundation plans to forge a legacy of stewardship – through preservation efforts with our partner – that ensures future generations will be able to realize the significance of Gettysburg. That legacy of stewardship will be greatly enhanced with the legislation that is the focus of today’s event, and the properties which it addresses.”

Hanley continued, “Once the Train Station is inside the boundary, we look forward to working with our partners to secure the funding to purchase the train station, and to fulfill a long-term vision of a comprehensive, seamless Gettysburg Lincoln Experience, anchored by the Train Station to the north and the Soldiers’ National Cemetery to the south, with the David Wills House and other significant locations in between, all connecting this historic pathway and making it easy for visitors not only to learn about Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address but also to easily follow in his footsteps. We are very excited to be here today and to hear from Senator Toomey.”

Gettysburg National Military Park is a unit of the National Park Service that preserves and protects the resources associated with the Battle of Gettysburg and the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, and provides an understanding of the events that occurred there within the context of American history. Information is available at www.nps.gov/gett.

The Gettysburg Foundation is a private, non-profit educational organization working in partnership with the National Park Service to enhance preservation and understanding of the heritage and lasting significance of Gettysburg. The Foundation raises funds for and operates the Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park. In addition to operating the Museum and Visitor Center, the Foundation has a broad preservation mission that includes land, monument and artifact preservation and battlefield rehabilitation—all in support of the National Park Service’s goals at Gettysburg.

For information about the Foundation, about visiting Gettysburg, or how you can become a part of the history of Gettysburg through your contribution, visit www.gettysburgfoundation.org or call 877-874-2478 or the administrative offices at 717-338-1243.

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Gettysburg Foundation Adds New Board Members

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Cindy Small
717-338-1243 ext. 2109
csmall@gettysburgfoundation.org

Gettysburg Foundation Adds New Board Members

Gettysburg, Pa. (Jan. 10, 2012) — The Gettysburg Foundation Board of Directors recently named the following new members to the Board: Kent Masterson Brown, James R. Craigie, and Lurita Alexis Doan.

Kent Masterson Brown has practiced law for thirty-seven years from offices in Lexington, Kentucky and as counsel to Webster, Chamberlain & Bean in Washington, D.C. He received his juris doctor degree from Washington & Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia. In addition to practicing law, Brown is the author of numerous Civil War books such as Cushing of Gettysburg: The Story of a Union Artillery Commander; The Civil War in Kentucky: The Battle for the Bluegrass State; Retreat from Gettysburg: Lee, Logistics and the Pennsylvania Campaign; One of Morgan’s Men: Memoirs of Lieutenant John M. Porter of the Ninth Kentucky Cavalry and is presently writing General George Gordon Meade and the Gettysburg Campaign, to be published in 2013. He has written numerous articles for scholarly historical journals, and regularly leads Civil War battlefield tours. Brown has written and produced documentaries including Retreat From Gettysburg: Lee, Logistics & The Pennsylvania Campaign (2008), and Bourbon and Kentucky: A History Distilled (2008). Brown was the first Chairman of the Gettysburg National Military Park Advisory Commission, having been appointed by President George Herbert Walker Bush. He was the first Chairman of the Perryville Battlefield Commission, appointed by Governor Brereton Jones of Kentucky. Brown was a member of the Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. He has been given numerous awards for his work in Civil War history as well as historic preservation. He lives in Lexington, Kentucky with his wife, Genevieve, and their children, Annie Louise, Philip and Thomas.

James R. Craigie is Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Church & Dwight Company, Inc., Princeton, New Jersey’s manufacturer of brands such as Arm & Hammer, OxiClean, First Response and many other household and personal care products. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Meredith Corporation, a media and marketing company; Graham Windham, a non-profit organization helping at-risk children and youth; and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, an industry council consisting of chief executive officers including leading consumer packaged goods companies. Craigie has served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of Spalding Sports Worldwide and its successor, Top-Flite Golf Co. He was recruited by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. to assist in the turnaround of this financially troubled athletic equipment manufacturer and marketer. Craigie held various senior management positions with Kraft Foods Inc. Prior to entering private industry, he served for six years as an officer in the U.S. Navy.

Lurita Alexis Doan is a commentator on Federal News Radio in Washington, DC, and the host of the weekly opinion editorial, Leadership Matters, which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2009. Doan writes a weekly Monday column for TOWNHALL.com and is a regular contributor to The Arena at Politico.com. She has published opinion editorials in major U.S. daily newspapers such as USA Today and The Los Angeles Times. Doan has also appeared as a guest contributor on Fox News, CNN and other cable networks with commentary on fiscal discipline, government contracting practices, the federal budget and current affairs. From May 31, 2006 to April 30, 2008 Doan served as the Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). She is the first woman and the second African-American, to serve as chief executive of the U.S. General Services Administration. Doan’s tenure at the nation’s premier procurement agency was marked by a return to the fundamentals of business best practices and fiscal discipline that date to GSA’s creation in 1949, as well as a wave of award-winning, innovative ideas. She is a member of the Board of Trustees for Vassar College, where she chairs the Academic Affairs committee. Doan served on the executive committee of the Board of Trustees for The Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, DC and served on the capital campaign committee for the Harman Center for the Arts. Doan holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Vassar College and a Masters’ Degree from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in British Renaissance Literature. She and her husband have two daughters and live in Northern Virginia.

The Gettysburg Foundation is a private, non-profit educational organization working in partnership with the National Park Service to enhance preservation and understanding of the heritage and lasting significance of Gettysburg. The Foundation raised funds for and now operates the Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, which opened in April 2008. In addition to operating the Museum and Visitor Center, the Foundation has a broad preservation mission that includes land, monument and artifact preservation and battlefield rehabilitation—all in support of the National Park Service’s goals at Gettysburg.

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New Members Appointed to Park Advisory Commission

National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg Park Press Release
For Release: November 21, 2011
Contact: Katie Lawhon
Phone: 717/ 334-1124 x 3121

Secretary Salazar Appoints New Members
to the Gettysburg National Military Park Advisory Commission

Gettysburg, Pa. -- Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has appointed four new members to the Gettysburg National Military Park Advisory Commission, whose purpose is to coordinate the management of the park and the Battlefield Historic District with local jurisdictions.

Established by Public Law 101-377 in August 1990, the Advisory Commission is composed of eleven members representing the Borough of Gettysburg and each of the four townships surrounding the park, one member representing Adams County government, one member representing the State Historic Preservation Office, two members who are Adams County residents, and one member with expertise in local historic preservation. All members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior. The park superintendent, representing the Director of the National Park Service, serves as the eleventh member.

New members are:

Andrew D. Merkel - Nominated by the Adams County Commissioners. Mr. Merkel is the Senior Planner for the Adams County Office of Planning and Development with special interests in transportation planning.

David P. Waybright - Nominated by the Cumberland Township Supervisors. Mr. Waybright is the Chair of the Cumberland Township Board of Supervisors and a life-long resident of Cumberland Township. He is the owner/operator of Way-brite farms.

Phillip Morey - Nominated by the Mount Joy Township Supervisors. Mr. Morey is principal consultant in microbiology for ENVIRON International Corporation. He resides in Mt. Joy Township, and has a Ph.D. in Biology from Yale University.

Barbara J. Finfrock - Self nominated. Ms. Finfrock retired from the federal government and has been an active volunteer in planning and historic preservation in the Gettysburg area since 1991. She currently serves on the Highland Township planning commission, and on the board of the nonprofit Gettysburg Foundation. She is the author of “Twenty Years on 6,000 Acres,” a 2008 book about preservation efforts on the Gettysburg battlefield. Ms. Finfrock will serve as an Adams County resident with no land interests inside the park boundary.

Reappointments are:

William E. Troxell - Nominated by the Borough of Gettysburg Council. Mr. Troxell is the Mayor of Gettysburg and has served on the commission since 1997. He is a retired teacher and currently serves as a Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide.

Gerard J. Lawrence, Jr. - Nominated by the Mount Pleasant Township Supervisors. Mr. Lawrence is a teacher with a master’s degree in education administration and supervision. He is interested in local historical preservation.

Harold W. Nelson - Self nominated. Mr. Nelson is a Brigadier General, U. S. Army (Retired) and holds a Ph.D. in history. He is a professional historian and held the position of Chief of Military History for the U.S. Army from 1989 to 1994. He currently serves as chair of the park Advisory Commission. Brig.Gen. Nelson will serve as an expert in historic preservation.

Gerald M. Hoffman - Self nominated. Mr. Hoffman is employed by Lockheed-Martin Corp. and lives in the “Jacob Weikert” house, a pre-civil war farm house located within the boundary of Gettysburg National Military Park. The National Park Service has a conservation easement on the property. Mr. Hoffman will serve as an Adams County resident with land interests inside the park boundary.

Jean H. Cutler - Nominated by the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office. Ms. Cutler has served as Pennsylvania’s Director of the Bureau for Historic Preservation since 2001. She has a broad range of experience in arts and historical organizations and government agencies and was honored in 2000 with the Catherine Coffey Award for service excellence to museum in the mid-Atlantic region. She has served on the park Advisory Commission since 2001.

In August 2009, Mr. Robert H. Prosperi was appointed by the Secretary to represent Straban Township. Mr. Prosperi is a historian with experience providing leadership training seminars based on studies of the Battle of Gettysburg.

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NEW! FREE Transportation begins on Adams County Appreciation Day at GNMP Visitor Center, Nov. 11

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Cindy Small, 717-339-2109 csmall@gettysburgfoundation.org

NEW! FREE Transportation begins on
Adams County Community Appreciation Day
at Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center
scheduled for Nov. 11

Gettysburg, Pa. (Nov. 2, 2011) — The Gettysburg Foundation and the National Park Service are pleased to announce that this year marks a special occasion as the Community Appreciation Day on Nov. 11 will coincide with the launch of FREE Freedom Transit transportation to the museum and visitor center as well as other destinations on the trolley routes. Beginning Nov. 11, and continuing throughout the year, residents and visitors alike can ride all three lines of Freedom Transit for FREE as they navigate through the Gettysburg community. Gettysburg Foundation President Joanne Hanley says, “We recognize that this is part of an economic engine that supports the local economy, to connect people to the attractions and the charm that the town of Gettysburg has to offer. This is history on the move.”
 

On Community Appreciation Day, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, Adams County residents are offered free tickets to the Cyclorama, Film and Museum Experience at the Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park. The Museum and Visitor Center will be open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with the first Cyclorama and A New Birth of Freedom film presentation scheduled for 8:15 a.m.; the final show will be at 4:15 p.m. Due to the popularity of previous community events, Adams County residents are encouraged to arrive early; crowds are usually lightest between 8:30 – 10 a.m., and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Advance reservations are not available for Community Appreciation Day tickets, and rain checks will not be available.) Local residents should be prepared to show proof of Adams County residence, such as a driver’s license, at the ticket counter in the main lobby of the Museum and Visitor Center.
Community Appreciation Days in 2012 include: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 16; Presidents Day, Monday, February 20; a back-to-school day held in August or early September; and Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11.
 

For more information about Community Appreciation Days, visit www.gettysburgfoundation.org or call 717-338-1243.
 

Freedom Transit provides public transportation on three fixed routes which serve the Gettysburg area including the Blue line, Gray line and Lincoln line. All lines help connect residents and visitors to major destinations throughout the community. Freedom Transit schedules can be found at ridethetrolley.com or call 1-800-632-9063. This service is a collaborative effort of the Borough of Gettysburg, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, Gettysburg Foundation, Gettysburg National Military Park, Main Street Gettysburg, Penn DOT and York Adams Transportation Authority.
 

Gettysburg National Military Park is a unit of the National Park Service that preserves and protects the resources associated with the Battle of Gettysburg and the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, and provides an understanding of the events that occurred there within the context of American history. Information is available at www.nps.gov/gett.
 

The Gettysburg Foundation is a private, non-profit educational organization working in partnership with the National Park Service to enhance preservation and understanding of the heritage and lasting significance of Gettysburg. The Foundation raises funds for and operates the Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park. In addition to operating the Museum and Visitor Center, the Foundation has a broad preservation mission that includes land, monument and artifact preservation and battlefield rehabilitation—all in support of the National Park Service’s goals at Gettysburg.
 

For information about the Foundation, about visiting Gettysburg, or how you can become a part of the history of Gettysburg through your contribution, visit www.gettysburgfoundation.org or call 877-874-2478 or the administrative offices at 717-338-1243.

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Gettysburg Park’s Winter Visiting Hours

Gettysburg National Military Park News Release

For Release: October 18, 2011
Contact: Katie Lawhon
Phone: 717/ 334-1124 x 3121

Gettysburg Park’s Winter Visiting Hours Begin November 1

Beginning November 1, Gettysburg National Military Park will change to its winter visiting hours for the battlefield - from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily, the National Park Service has announced. The Museum and Visitor Center’s hours will be from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. The winter visiting hours will continue through March 31, 2012. From April 1 through October 31, the park will remain open from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily.

During the winter visiting hours, park-approved special events such as the annual Remembrance Illumination and park sponsored public meetings would continue to be permitted. Certain park avenues will continue to be accessible 24 hours/day for vehicular through-travel only: Buford Avenue, Doubleday Avenue, Granite Schoolhouse Road, Howard Avenue, Millerstown Road, Reynolds Avenue, Wadsworth Avenue, West Confederate Avenue, and Wheatfield Road.

Fines for Closed Area Violations are $75. For more information contact Gettysburg National Military Park at (717) 334-1124, or visit the park web site at www.nps.gov/gett