November 16-18

Lincoln Forum Symposium: (advance registration and fee required). For further information, visit their website: http://www.thelincolnforum.org. 

November 10

7:00 p.m.

Fortenbaugh Lecture book discussion, Penn Hall Lyceum, Gettysburg College, with Dr. Peter Carmichael on U.S. Grant: American Hero, American Myth by Joan Waugh, 2011 Fortenbaugh lecturer.

November 18

4:00 p.m.

Fortenbaugh Lecture book discussion, Penn Hall Lyceum, Gettysburg College, with 2011 Fortenbaugh lecturer Dr. Joan Waugh on her book U.S. Grant: American Hero, American Myth.

November 19

9:30 a.m.

Wreath Laying Ceremony, Soldiers' National Monument, Soldiers' National Cemetery

9:45 a.m.

Dedication Day Ceremony, Rostrum, Soldiers' National Cemetery; free and open to the general public.  Speaker:  Stephen Lang, actor and playwright, known for his roles as General Pickett in the movie Gettysburg and Stonewall Jackson in Gods and Generals. His most recent projects include Avatar and Stephen Spielberg's Terra Nova television series; forthcoming projects include Conan the Barbarian.  [inclement weather site Gettysburg College Union Ballroom, West Lincoln Avenue]

10:30 a.m.

U.S. Colored Troops Graveside Salute, Speaker:  Harriet Tubman as portrayed by Millicent Sparks, Soldiers' National Cemetery (or immediately following the Dedication Day Ceremony)

11:30 a.m.

(Doors open)

Lincoln Fellowship Luncheon, Gettysburg Hotel, [This luncheon is for Fellowship members only and pre-registration is required including a fee; no phone reservations accepted. Questions can be directed to Steve Herr at 717-334-5212. ]  Following lunch there will be a brief business meeting and program:  Speaker: Dr. Peter Carmichael, Professor of History and Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, "Southern Honor and the Election of Abraham Lincoln."

1:30 p.m.

Remembrance Day Parade and activities, sponsored by the Sons of Union Veterans.

4:00 p.m.

Gettysburg Addresses Lincoln by Gabor Boritt, Director Emeritus of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College; Gettysburg Presbyterian Church

5:30 p.m.

The Gettysburg Foundation will host the Ninth Annual Remembrance Illumination (5:30-9:30 p.m.) at the Soldiers' National Cemetery. For more information call (717) 334-0772 or visit www.friendsofgettysburg.org

7:30 p.m.

50th Annual Robert Fortenbaugh Memorial Lecture, Majestic Theater. Speaker: Joan Waugh, Professor of History, UCLA, "'The Rebels Are Our Countrymen Again': U.S. Grant and the Meaning of Appomattox," and the Thirteenth Annual Michael Shaara Prize for Excellence in Civil War Fiction will be awarded at the Majestic Theater. Recipient: Robin Oliveira for her book, "My Name is Mary Sutter."