Welcome to the Civil War Roundtable of Gettysburg. "The most important Roundtable,
in the most important small town,
at the most important battlefield,
in the most important country in the world."
—Joe Mieczkowski, past president
      
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November 15, 2018
SPEAKERS
The Civil War Round Table of Gettsyburg offers this list as information on activities that might be of interest to it's membership. Activities presented on this page are sponsored by the organization listed with each activity.
| On Going | January 18 To December 31, 2018, Captured on Wet Plate, Photography during the Civil War. National Civil War Museum. The exhibit will examine the motivation behind Civil War photographers. For information: www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org or email info@nationalcivilwarmuseum.org. Exploring Gettysburg with Gettysburg National Military Park Service Rangers. Gettysburg National Military Park’s free summer interpretive program series begins on June 9 and offers visitors a chance to learn about the people and places that made history during the Battle of Gettysburg.
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| November | 16 • GBPA Annual Banquet. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. A recognition of Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association efforts during the year to carry on the legacy of Gettysburg for future generations. Remarks by historians and awards for local preservation efforts. Music from B.S.A. Venture Crew 1861, portraying the 1st Pennsylvania Reserves Volunteer Fife & Drum Corps. Evening will commence at 6 p.m. Location and ticket price TBD. For info: www.gbpa.org, email: info@gbpa.org. 16-17 • Pennsylvania. President's Remembrance Day Ball. Now in our 16th year! Friday night is a Tartan Ball and Saturday is a Patriotic Ball all at the Hotel Gettysburg on the Square. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Dancing lasts until after midnight. "Ball Only" tickets are also available. For information; John B. Newbold: 717-420-5145, johngettysbg@aol.com, or visit www.remembrancedayball.com. 16-18 • The Lincoln Forum Annual Symposium. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Wyndham Hotel, Gettyshurg. Discover Lincoln and the Civil War in Fact, Fiction and Memory. Lectures, book signings, battlefield tour and awards presentation. For information; www.thelincolnforum.org. 16-18 • Pennsylvania. Civil War Expo. Free admission. Hotel Gettysburg, 1 Lincoln Square. Friday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. - Noon. Fabric - Clothing - Jewelry - Books - Patterns - Bonnets. Civil War and More books and CD's, James Country Mercantile patterns; Lucy's Hairworks; Millers Millinery; Sullivan Press. Across from ballroom in rear. Parking in parking garage behind hotel. For more information: genjenkins@aol.com. 17 • 62nd ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE. Sponsored by the Sons of Veterans Reserve, the Military Departmentofthe Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Parade briefing at the Eisenhower Hotel at 9:30AM on 17 November 2018. Units form up at Noon on Lefever Street between Baltimore Street and East Confederate Avenue. Parade will step off at 1:00 PM. For further information, please contact: Brig. Gen. Henry E Shaw, Jr., Deputy Commander SVR. Telephone: 740-369-3 722, Cell: 740-815-3284 17 • NATI01NAL CIVIL WAR BALL, THE ORIGINAL AND OFFICIAL BALL OF REMEMBRANCE DAY. Music by the Philadelphia Brigade Band 18 • Gettysburg, the Musical. Sunday at 7 p.m., Tickets $25. Billy Finch Productions presents Gettysburg, "the Musical" at the 'new' Best Western Sky Room Theatre located at 301 Steinwehr Ave. Billy Finch musically captures the story of the 3-day battle and brings new energy to the Battle of Gettysburg and the point of view of both the North & South. Frank Sinatra is General Lee, Rodney Dangerfield is General Mead, Johnny Cash is Col. Joshua Chamberlain, & Elvis is Elvis and so much more. An adventurous and humorous history lesson which will illuminate a turning point of the Civil War as never before. Info at GettysburgtheMusical.com. Reservations call 301-933-4333 email: Legends.Finch@gmail.com |
| December | 31 • 26th Annual General Meade Birthday Celebration. The General Meade Society of Philadelphia will celebrate his birthday at Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia at his graveside. Military parade and ceremony will start at 12 p.m. and will proceed to Gen. Meade's final resting place. Military and civilian living historians are encouraged to participate! Visitors and participants will gather at the Gatehouse of Laurel Hill at 11:30 a.m. A champagne toast reception will follow along with tours of the cemetary. For information; Dr. Andy Waskie at 215-204-5452 or awaskie@temple.edu. |
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Gettysburg Military Park
Victorian Dance Ensemble
Antietam National Battlefield
living history schedule
The National Civil War Museum
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EVENT INFORMATION |
Here is your RT membership renewal reminder for 2019Enclosed with your newsletter is a membership form for the upcoming calendar year 2019. This is the form that should accompany your renewal dues. Please get rid of any old forms you may have as this is the only one acceptable. Note, it reflects the current and correct cost for renewal membership: $30 for individuals and $45 for a family, as well as prorated amounts for new members joining later during the calendar year. You can also find the form at our Membership page. CWRT Gettysburg Holiday PartyThe Gettysburg Civil War Roundtable welcomes members and guests to this year’s celebration that will include a presentation by Dr. Carol Reardon. Date....... Thursday, December 6, 2018 |
