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November 10, 2009
Interim Superintendent Appointed
Mel Poole named Interim Superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park.

November 10, 2009
Dedication Day 2009
Dedication Day Events to feature Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell and Academy Award Winner Richard Dreyfuss, November 19, 2009.

November 02, 2009
Gettysburg National Military Park Updates Visitor Estimates
The National Park Service has updated the formula used to estimate monthly and annual visitation to Gettysburg National Military Park.

October 15, 2009
Gettysburg Superintendent Receives Preservation Award
The National Trust for Historic Preservation presented its Preservation Honor Award to Dr. John Latschar, superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park.

October 15, 2009
Winter Hours Begin November 1, 2009
Gettysburg National Military Park's winter visiting hours begin on November 1, 2009.

September 17, 2009
Deer Management Program 2009
In October, the National Park Service (NPS) will continue its program of deer management at Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, park officials have announced.

September 04, 2009
Celebrate America's Best Idea at Gettysburg, September 26
The public is invited to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center on Saturday, September 26 for a special 45 minute preview of the new Ken Burns series, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea."

September 02, 2009
Actors Needed For Gettysburg Broadcast
The National Park Service is looking for actors and actresses to audition for an educational broadcast to be filmed later this month at Gettysburg National Military Park.

September 02, 2009
Witness Tree to be Removed
The park has determined that a 147 year-old white oak tree must be removed for safety reasons.

August 25, 2009
Park Advisory Commission September 09
Gettysburg National Military Park’s Advisory Commission will meet on September 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the park Museum and Visitor Center.

August 07, 2009
Music Muster 2009
Performances by authentic Civil War musicians will fill the air on August 22, 2009 at Gettysburg National Military Park during the 15th Annual Gettysburg Music Muster.

June 23, 2009
Battle Anniversary Programs 2009
Experience the Battle of Gettysburg in "Real Time" and on Anniversary Battle Walks with Park Rangers.

June 05, 2009
Summer 2009 Ranger Programs
Park Rangers from Gettysburg National Military Park are inviting the public to explore the Gettysburg battlefield this summer with guided walks and programs, beginning on June 13.

May 18, 2009
Letters to Lincoln
Visitors to the David Wills House in Gettysburg can spend a few minutes to write letters to Abraham Lincoln that will go on display in November.

May 18, 2009
National Cemetery Gate Damaged
Park Rangers at Gettysburg National Military Park are asking the public for information about a hit-and-run accident that damaged the historic gate to the Soldiers’ National Cemetery on Baltimore Street late on the night of April 25 - 26, 2009.



Battlefield rehabilitation in progress
Battlefield Rehabilitation
What is "Battlefield Rehabilitation" and how did the process begin at Gettysburg?
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Museum & Visitor Center Project
New Museum and Visitor Center Project
Updates on the new Museum and Visitor Center project at Gettysburg.
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Sunny days at Gettysburg
Park Weather
Get the latest forecast for the Gettysburg area.
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Eternal Light Peace Memorial  

Did You Know?
The Eternal Light Peace Memorial at Gettysburg National Military Park was the result of a cooperative effort between veterans of the North and South. It was dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 3, 1938 during the 75th Anniversary celebration of the battle of Gettysburg.

Last Updated: May 18, 2009 at 10:05 EST