CWI 2011 "Mobilizing For War"
June 26 - July 2, 2011
The theme for the Civil War Institute 2011 was announced to an enthusiastic crowd by the incoming Director of the Civil War Institute, Peter Carmichael. Read the press release and view the flyer for more details about next year's seminar. To reserve a spot send a registration form with a non-refundable $50.00 deposit.
Recommended Reading for the Civil War Institute 2011
Fighting for the Confederacy: The Personal Recollections of General Edward Porter Alexander edited by Gary Gallagher, was recommended by Peter Carmichael as pre-conference reading for those attending the 2011 Civil war Institute. Learn more about Edward Porter Alexander.
Dedication Day 2010
Dedication Day has been named one of the Top 100 Events to Attend in 2010, so be sure to start planning for November 19th. See a schedule of events for November 19th. Learn more about Dedication Day.
2010 Fortenbaugh Lecturer Announced
Dr. Edward Ayers, President of the University of Richmond, will present the 2010 Fortenbaugh Lecture on November 19th at the Majestic Theatre in Gettysburg, PA. Dr. Ayers, who has served as President of Richmond University since July of 2007, has also received a presidential appointment to the National Council on the Humanities and has served as a Fulbright professor in the Netherlands. Read Dr. Ayers' full biography.
His lecture, "Loyalty and America's Civil War" will explore this remarkable and revealing moment in American history, identifying what was perhaps the key struggle of the Civil War era. Read more about his topic.
The Robert Fortenbaugh Memorial Lecture is presented each year on November 19, the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. The goal of the lecture is to speak to the literate general public without abandoning solid scholarly moorings. Find out more information about the Fortenbaugh Lecture.
Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania
Essay Contest Winner Chosen
After careful consideration of many entries Christopher Yhun from Townsend Harris High School in Flushing, NY, was chosen the winner of the essay contest "What the Gettysburg Address Means to Me". Christopher will win $300.00 cash and a family vacation to Gettysburg where he will read his award winning essay to the Lincoln Fellowship at their yearly luncheon meeting. Townsend Harris High School will also receive $300.00 for their history department.
Second place went to Meera Nagarajan from Beavercreek, Ohio and third to Julia Borisova from Middle Village, NY. Read more about the Lincoln Fellowship of PA and how to enter the essay contest for 2011.
Pete Carmichael to Speak at Civil War Seminar
Registration is now being accepted for the seminar, "Lee: An Examination of One of America's Great Commanders," which will be presented Sept. 24-26 in Chambersburg. Peter Carmichael, Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, will examine why Lee used aggressive tactics throughout the war.
For more information visit upcoming speaking events on the Meet Peter page.
What will the Future of the Old Cyclorama Building Be?
Public participation is very important to the success of the future of the Cyclorama Building. The National Park Service will be preparing an environmental assessment and would like your input. Read more on how you can help.
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