Beginning Jan. 4, 2025, the popular Winter Lecture Series will begin at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. Featuring some of the best National Park Service rangers and historians from across the region, the 8-week Winter Lecture Series of talks will examine a wide array of subjects related to the American Civil War and Gettysburg history.
From A.P. Hill, Frederick Douglass and John Brown, to the Battle at Mine Creek and other topics, these lectures illuminate the different events and personalities of this pivotal chapter in American history.
“Winter is an excellent time to visit the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War,” notes Christopher Gwinn, Chief of Interpretation and Education at Gettysburg National Military Park. “Through this lecture series, we hope to offer visitors a reason to visit the Museum & Visitor Center and connect with the history of this special place and time in American history.”
Of special note this year is a musical performance, inspired by Civil War poetry entitled “Marching Still” by composer Ryan Mascilak and his ensemble. Additionally, visitors will be able to participate in a conversation featuring abolitionists Frederick Douglass and John Brown. Brought to life by living historians Nathan Richardson and Doug Dobbs, this special theatrical performance is done in partnership with the Lincoln Cemetery Association Project.
The Winter Lecture Series is held at 1:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday from Jan. 4 through Feb. 23, 2025, in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, located at 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Inclement weather dates for select presentations will be March 2 and 3. Limited seating is available on a first come — first serve basis. Free tickets will be available the day of each presentation at the Museum & Visitor Center.
For those unable to attend in person, each lecture will be filmed and made available via the Gettysburg Foundation YouTube channel during the week following the lecture.
For more information, and a full listing of all programs and events, visit Gettysburg National Military Park online.
Source: Gettysburg Foundation