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Gettysburg, PA – Beginning January 4, 2025, the popular Winter Lecture series will begin at Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP). Featuring some of the best National Park Service rangers and historians from across the region, the 8-week Winter Lecture Series of hour-long talks will examine a wide array of subjects related to the American Civil War and Gettysburg history.
From A.P. Hill, Frederick Douglass & John Brown, to the Battle at Mine Creek and much more, these lectures illuminate the different events and personalities of this pivotal chapter in American history. “Winter is an excellent time to visit the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum of the American Civil War,” notes Christopher Gwinn, Chief of Interpretation and Education at Gettysburg National Military Park. “Through this lecture series we hope to offer visitors a reason to visit the Museum and Visitor Center and connect with the history of this special place and time in American history.”
Of special note this year is a musical performance, inspired by Civil War poetry entitled “Marching On” by composer Ryan Mascilak and his ensemble. Additionally, visitors will be able to participate in a conversation featuring abolitionists Frederick Douglass and John Brown. Brought to life by living historians Nathan Richardson and Doug Dobbs, this special theatrical performance is done in partnership with the Lincoln Cemetery Association Project.
The Winter Lecture Series is held at 1:30 pm every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 through February 23, 2025, in the Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center. Inclement weather dates for select presentations will be on March 2 & 3. Limited seating is available on a first come – first serve basis. Free tickets will be available day of at the Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center.
For those unable to attend in person, each lecture will be filmed and made available via the Gettysburg Foundation YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gettysburgfoundation.
For more information, and a full listing of all programs and events, visit the park website at www.nps.gov/gett.
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