Event

My Other Park: The National Cemeteries in Gettysburg and Fredericksburg

Boston National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center Theater

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Talk

Description

As part of our "My Other Park" series, shake the winter blues by taking an "armchair" visit to other national parks, guided by three different Rangers who worked at these other units within the National Park Service. Decide if you want to add a new park to your bucket list!

National Cemeteries around the country serve as a tangible reflection of the ultimate sacrifice made by service members in battle. Learn about the history of two of these cemeteries at the sites of notable battles of the American Civil War, now maintained by the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park and Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Gabby Hornbeck

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Image Gallery

Luminaries illuminate a darkened cemetery with a monument at the center.
Luminaries illuminate a darkened cemetery with a monument at the center.
The Luminaria display is an annual tradition at Fredericksburg National Cemetery. This photograph shows that display as it took place in 2016.
NPS Photo / Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
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