S A V E T H E D A T E
Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
Join us for a marvelous evening of dining and inspiration.
Gala 2023 will be a celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center that has welcomed more than 10 million people to Gettysburg.
Your support of Gala 2023 benefits the Gettysburg Foundation's mission of preservation and education in partnership with the National Park Service at Gettysburg.
Presentation of The Kinsley Award
Barbara Finfrock, Chair of the Friends of Gettysburg will be recognized for her lifelong dedication and commitment to battlefield preservation. Barbara was a driving force behind the creation of the Gettysburg Foundation. Her leadership has been a critical factor in every major preservation victory achieved over the past three decades, helping to maintain Gettysburg as the premiere battlefield site in the country.
15th Anniversary Celebration
Join us in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of opening the Museum & Visitor Center, home to the historic Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama and our country’s single most important museum collection on the Civil War and its aftermath in the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War.
Gala 2023 Feature
The Gettysburg Foundation is pleased to feature a moderated panel discussion on the enduring relevance and meaning of Gettysburg with three of the most respected historians in the country:
Gary Gallagher | Thavolia Glymph | Andrew Masich
Gene Barr, long-time Foundation Friend and Former President of the PA Chamber of Business and Industry, will be MC for the evening.
The special evening will close with a dessert reception in the Refreshment Saloon, dancing and live music.
We invite you to join us for an engaging and inspiring evening celebrating Gettysburg.
Cocktail Attire
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Sponsorships
Secure your sponsorship early. Obtain sponsorship information here or
contact Brian Klinzing at bklinzing@gettysburgfoundation.org.
The Gettysburg Foundation is grateful to our generous sponsors and patrons of the Gala 2022 event:
