Living history at Gettysburg, 27 - 28 September 2008

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Permalink Reply by Heidi Myers on August 26, 2008 at 11:33am

Hello All,

In case you missed this on the battalion list serv, here's the information that I sent out on the Grand Opening of the new Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park. Please RSVP to my email. . . cwlady26@yahoo.com

Heidi

Hello All,

I wanted to share this information with you regarding the living histories at the Grand Opening of the new Museum and Visitor Center at the Gettysburg National Military Park as Dave is really busy with helping Sharon to recover and other battalion matters (Fisher's Hill) and helping S. As you may remember (for those of you who were there), we discussed this at the battalion meeting in January. I know that a number of you have told either me or my better half, Kevin, that you are planning to attend and/or have guys who are interested in coming. I am really excited that members from my battalion will be there.

Battalion Staff - Please let me know what types of programs you would like to do and at what particular time slot. We really would like some kids' programs, so if you could throw one or two of them in there, I would really appreciate it. And your guys are welcome to talk to spectators beyond your program time if they are interested (just as long as they don't disrupt another program).

Individuals/ Officers - Please let me know if you are attending and/or how many from your group. We need to limit this to a small number (40 soldiers and officers), so first-come, first-serve.

Let me know if you have any questions.

I am looking forward to seeing you there!

Heidi Myers


Hello Dave,

I am delighted that the PSL wants to participate in the Grand Opening of the new Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park. I am really excited for your involvement in this special weekend and hope that you have a great time interact with our visitors. Thanks for your patience while we gathered all of the information.


We have the basic outline of the weekend as follows:

Friday, September 26, 2008
Ribbon Cutting: 11:00 a.m. * 12:00 p.m. - Open to the Public
Public Programs: Afternoon * Open to the Public
We are working on various concerts, living histories, Ranger talks, and programs in the Special Exhibits Gallery.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Public Programs: 8:00-6:00 p.m. * Open to the Public
We will continue with music programs, living histories, lectures, Ranger talks, and programs in the Special Exhibits Gallery.
Party Like It’s 1863: 7:00 pm. * 12:00 a.m. * Only for Ticket Holders - $100 per ticket
This is our gala to celebrate the completion of the new Museum and Visitor Center. Guests can wear cocktail attire or period dress. We will have heavy appetizers and deserts along with period entertainment and dancing.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Public Programs: 8:00-6:00 p.m. * Open to the Public
We will continue with music programs, living histories, lectures, Ranger talks, and programs in the Special Exhibits Gallery.

We currently have three groups doing living histories at the new Museum and Visitor Center: you, Mifflin Guard, and National Regiment. Additionally, the 2nd United States Cavalry, Co. A will be doing demonstrations at Pitzer Woods for the Park.

Camping
Due to limited camping areas, we must limit your total number of participants to 40 soldiers and officers. We have allotted Spangler Spring for your camping area.

If some of the guys want to come on Thursday evening in preparation of the Ribbon Cutting ceremony scheduled for 11:00 a.m. the next day, please let me know. Kevin is helping me with general logistics/fires/ etc. on Thursday evening and will direct those who come in early about where they should set up just like he does at other events. I ask that no one sets up until he arrives.

Programs
I would love to have some of your members participate in the Ribbon Cutting ceremony if they are available ( I know that Kevin, Jeremy, and Ethan were interested in coming on Friday.). We planne

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