Civil War Institute

News and Events

Winner of the Shaara Prize is Announced

Donald McCaig has been selected as the winner of the 2008 Michael Shaara Prize for Civil War fiction for his novel Canaan.  He has also authored Jacob's Ladder and resides in rural Virginia.  Jeff Shaara will present the award on Nov. 19, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. in conjuction with Robert Fortenbaugh Lecture at the Majestic Theater.

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Schedule of Events
November 19-20, 2008

November is always an exciting time in Gettysburg. To view or copy a schedule of the events surrounding November 19, 2008 ...click here.
For a copy of the U.S. Colored Troops Graveside Salute, click here.
The November 19th & 20th events in Gettysburg are endorsed by the U.S. ALBC and the PA ALBC.

   

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145th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address
Dedication Day 2008

The Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania, The National Park Service and Gettysburg College are delighted to announce that the Dedication Day Speaker for November 19, 2008 will be Ken Burns.  To read more about Ken Burns and his accomplishments, click here.   This event has been endorsed by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and the PA Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.

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2008 Robert Fortenbaugh Lecture

Catherine Clinton will deliver the Annual Fortenbaugh Lecture for 2008.  The title of her lecture will be The Tears of a President: Lincoln, Empathy and Leadership.  To learn more about her life and accomplishements click here.
To learn more about the Fortenbaugh Lecture click here.

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