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 Reenactors portraying Frederick Douglas and an African American Civil War soldier during Dedication Day Ceremonies
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Things You Should Not Miss
1. Monument Ceremonies. Rarely
announced and spontaneous in nature, these Remembrance Weekend
ceremonies take place all around the field by reenactors who honor the
brigade they champion. From the large Hancock statue where a
large ceremony takes place most years to far off locales to the south
of Little Round Top, don't miss the opportunity to see these heart felt
recalls of the trials and tribuations of individual regiments and
soldiers. Just travel around the field and ask someone
dressed in 1863 garb and you'll likely find one.
2. The Parade. Held at 1:00 p.m. on the Saturday afternoon closest to November 19, several thousand reenactors, on horseback, with bands, with women and children, march up and down the streets of Gettysburg, past period homes, plus a few souvenir shops and ghost story signs, ending up at the edge of Pickett's Charge. It's a stirring time. This is November, so bring a coat and a chair, but you'll be amazed at the honor and dedication resplendent and oozing from the pores of both participants and parade watchers.
3. The Cemetery Illumination. Saturday night of Remembrance Weekend. On a spot of the field within the cemetery that holds its heros, the darkness of the background and flickers of light which each candle shows is a breathtaking and tear inspiring take on how many souls were heros during the three days of battle.
4. Dedication Day Ceremonies. Held on the exact day, November 19, within the cemetery, the ceremonies begin with a wreath laying at the Soldiers Monument and concludes with an official ceremony at the rostrum. Get there early and even earlier depending on the speaker that day. In 2012, it was film director and producer Steven Spielberg, plus author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. In years past, diginitaries such as Harry Truman, Dwright David Eisenhower, actors Stephen Lang, broadcasters Sam Donaldson and Tom Brokaw, have been among those who have paid tribute. There's also readings of the Gettysburg Address and a naturalization ceremony.
5. Battle Walk - Not the most important aspect of these days per se, but available, in limited quantity, from rangers of the park. These area usually the last of the season and always a good way to learn more about the battle itself.
Director Steven Spielberg en route from the Wreath Laying Ceremony to the Dedication Day Rostrum
Sherfy House, Emmitsburg Road, Pickett's Charge
Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Eisenhower National Historic Site
Gettysburg Foundation (Friends of the National Park at Gettysburg)
Gettysburg Discussion Group
Gettysburg Battlefield Guides
Gettysburg for Kids
Gettysburg Diorama
More Gettysburg Resources
2. The Parade. Held at 1:00 p.m. on the Saturday afternoon closest to November 19, several thousand reenactors, on horseback, with bands, with women and children, march up and down the streets of Gettysburg, past period homes, plus a few souvenir shops and ghost story signs, ending up at the edge of Pickett's Charge. It's a stirring time. This is November, so bring a coat and a chair, but you'll be amazed at the honor and dedication resplendent and oozing from the pores of both participants and parade watchers.
3. The Cemetery Illumination. Saturday night of Remembrance Weekend. On a spot of the field within the cemetery that holds its heros, the darkness of the background and flickers of light which each candle shows is a breathtaking and tear inspiring take on how many souls were heros during the three days of battle.
4. Dedication Day Ceremonies. Held on the exact day, November 19, within the cemetery, the ceremonies begin with a wreath laying at the Soldiers Monument and concludes with an official ceremony at the rostrum. Get there early and even earlier depending on the speaker that day. In 2012, it was film director and producer Steven Spielberg, plus author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. In years past, diginitaries such as Harry Truman, Dwright David Eisenhower, actors Stephen Lang, broadcasters Sam Donaldson and Tom Brokaw, have been among those who have paid tribute. There's also readings of the Gettysburg Address and a naturalization ceremony.
5. Battle Walk - Not the most important aspect of these days per se, but available, in limited quantity, from rangers of the park. These area usually the last of the season and always a good way to learn more about the battle itself.
2012 Photos of the Day and Park
Director Steven Spielberg en route from the Wreath Laying Ceremony to the Dedication Day Rostrum
Sherfy House, Emmitsburg Road, Pickett's Charge
Gettysburg Links
Gettysburg National Military ParkGettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Eisenhower National Historic Site
Gettysburg Foundation (Friends of the National Park at Gettysburg)
Gettysburg Discussion Group
Gettysburg Battlefield Guides
Gettysburg for Kids
Gettysburg Diorama
More Gettysburg Resources
Nearby Attractions
Pennsylvania Civil War Discovery TrailGettysburg Then and Now
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Evergreen Cemetery and Gettysburg
Cemetery
The gate to the cemetery from Baltimore Street during the battle year. Evergreen Cemetery was the town cemetery for the citizens of Gettysburg and the site of the Gettysburg Address. Land was bought by David Wills for the purpose of construction of the military cemetery to the north of the original cemetery, which would hold the graves and pay honor to their sacrifice. |
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Soldiers National Cemetery The south gate of the military cemetery with a costumed interpreter posing beside in during Dedication Day 2012. The cemetery is available to visit year round. Parking ifor the cemetery is located just south of this gate across the street. This parking lot is also available for visiting the High Water Mark trail and location of Pickett's Charge.
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