Tag: Gettysburg Address
Thanksgiving at Gettysburg: Lincoln’s Call for Grace, Unity, and Peace
November 20, 2024Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and gratitude. For many, it is a holiday steeped in tradition, and a time for family gatherings. But there is another layer of significance that binds Thanksgiving to one of America’s most poignant historical moments – the Battle of Gettysburg and President Abraham Lincoln’s powerful call for grace, unity, and peace.
Gettysburg’s Evergreen Cemetery: Keystone of the Battleground
January 26, 2024Imagine standing on hallowed ground, where the echoes of the past linger—a quiet sanctuary of bereavement and rest, centrally placed to witness pivotal moments in our nation’s history. Evergreen Cemetery is not just another burial ground; it’s a living testament to the town and inhabitants of Gettysburg and their sacrifices before, during, and since the Civil War.
Where was the Gettysburg Address Given? Join History Fans in Commemoration
August 3, 2021In November 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous speech to honor the men who had fought and died in the Battle of Gettysburg to preserve the Union.
His Gettysburg Address was given on Cemetery Hill in the National Soldier Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was a short, yet powerful speech invoking the message of equality for all.
Yet the very spot where he stood may surprise those who tour Gettysburg Battlefields. Read on to learn some fascinating facts about that special day, and for information about a special event to commemorate it: Dedication Day 2021.