2024 News

Thanks to the generosity of our Friends, donors and visitors from across the country on GivingTuesday, the Gettysburg Foundation raised $63,411.75 for the restoration of the Klingel Farmstead, in partnership with the National Park Service. This essential funding will allow Gettysburg National Military Park to begin the restoration process, using reconstruction and replica techniques, to restore both its structural integrity and historical significance.

We are especially grateful for the $24,000 GivingTuesday challenge fund made possible by several generous donors, led by a longtime Friend of the Foundation, David Malgee. David made his gift in honor of “the boys who fought and died at the Klingel Farmstead on July 2 and 3, 1863,” as well as the family who lived on the property. The Gettysburg Foundation is pleased to recognize donors who contributed $250 or more to help save the Klingel Farmstead.

If you have yet to contribute, it’s not too late to make an impact. The Gettysburg Foundation will continue raising vital funds for the Klingel Farmstead throughout 2025, emphasizing its crucial role in educating visitors at Gettysburg National Military Park. We look forward to keeping our Friends, donors and supporters updated on the restoration progress in the coming months.

Thousands of visitors come to Gettysburg each year to experience history firsthand. By supporting the restoration of the Klingel Farmstead, our GivingTuesday donors have played a key role in preserving Gettysburg's story of resilience—told through the experiences of the soldiers and civilians connected to this historic site. This GivingTuesday success also strengthens the Gettysburg Foundation’s broader preservation efforts, including the recent rehabilitation of Little Round Top and the stewardship of other key historic properties on the battlefield.

Together, we are ensuring these stories endure and continue to inspire future generations. Thank you to all who helped make GivingTuesday 2024 a tremendous success!