Newsletter, October 2008
Headquarters for the PA Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Civil War Institute 2009
Recommended Reading List
Check out the 2009 Civil War Institute reading list. The books are not mandatory but are a list of recommended readings that pertain to the 2009 CWI themes, "The Assassination" and "The Life of Mary Todd Lincoln." They will bring you up to speed on our topics. Happy reading! Thanks to Brian Jordan for putting this list together.
C-Span Marks the 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's Birth
Another way to prepare for our Lincoln theme is to view the new programming on C-span. A schedule of shows and more information can be found at C-Span.
News
President Bush Receives Gettysburg Battlefield Tour
On September 5th Gabor Boritt was privileged to give a battlefield tour to President George W. Bush. To learn more about the President's exciting visit to Gettysburg read the Evening Sun article.
New England Premiere of "Budapest to Gettysburg"
Budapest to Gettysburg will have its New England Premiere on Sunday, November 16 at 12:50 p.m. The film will be shown at the Museum of Fine Arts as part of the closing day of the 20th Annual Boston Jewish Film Festival. The screening is followed by a Q & A session with Gabor Boritt, Judith Borit and Jake Boritt. To purchase tickets or to see a short preview visit Boritt Films.
Join the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania
The Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania was founded in 1938: "To observe as Americans each anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln; to fittingly commemorate the anniversary of the dedication of the Soldier's National Cemetery and the Gettysburg Address he delivered there; to preserve and make more readily accessible the landmarks associated with his life or ancestry within Pennsylvania; and to actively encourage the youth of our Commonwealth to embrace his ideals." To become a member visit Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania.
Upcoming Events
November is a great time to visit Gettysburg. The leaves have turned color and the commemoration of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is here. This Dedication Day event is sponsored by The Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania, the Gettysburg National Military Park and the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. View a full listing of the events surrounding Nov. 19th.
First National Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Town Hall Meeting
Photo compliments of Bill Dowling
On November 20, 2008 the National Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission presented their first of ten Town Hall Meetings. The theme was on "Lincoln's Legacy: Equality, Opportunity, and Race." Jesse Jackson Jr., Jack Kemp, Allen Guelzo, Susan Eisenhower, and Norman Bristol-Colón were the panelists at this town hall meeting. The moderator was Charles R. Branham, Senior Historian, DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago. It began at 7:00 pm. at the College Union Ballroom, Gettysburg College to a group of over 325 enthusiastic attendees. This event was hosted by the Civil War Institute and the Pennsylvania Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission at Gettysburg College and is free and open to the public.
Read the Gettysburg Times article.
Come sign a panel to celebrate Lincoln's birthday. Lincoln Artist Wendy Allen will create a portrait of Abe on-site at the Capitol as part of the Lincoln Birthday Card Project. Panels will be available for the public to sign on February 11th at Lincoln Day in Harrisburg: For the People, and at the Historic Gettysburg Train Station on February 12th-16th. The panels will be sent to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC for the Re-dedication Series: A Retrospective on May 30, 2009. Lincoln's favorite cake will be served; come celebrate the birthday of America's 16th President!
February 11, 2009
Lincoln Day in Harrisburg: For the People
February 12-16, 2009
Grand Opening of the the David Wills House
Mark your calendars to join us on President's Day, February 16th for a lively panel discussion
on "Lincoln and Adversity."
We will premiere a Lincoln documentary by Wendy Allen, a well known Lincoln artist.
For detailed information on the above events...click here.
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