Winter Lecture: A National Shrine- The History of Gettysburg National Cemetery

Schedule

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm

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1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325 | Gettysburg, PA

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Winter Lecture Series 2026
Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
January 10 through March 8, 2026
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
Featuring some of the best Rangers, historians, and authors from across the country, this popular eight-week Winter Lecture Series returns to the Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) Museum and Visitor Center in 2026!
The Winter Lecture Series is held at 1:30 p.m. on weekends in the Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center from January 10 through March 8, 2026. Seating is available on a first come – first serve basis. Free tickets are available day of at the Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center.
Schedule is subject to change. 2026 Winter Lectures will not be live streamed.
Saturday, February 21 - A National Shrine: The History of Gettysburg National Cemetery
Ranger Daniel Vermilya, Eisenhower National Historic Site
Well known as the location of Lincoln's famed Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg National Cemetery has a deep and powerful history beyond November 19, 1863. This cemetery's evolution from a small-town hill to a battleground, to a necessary burial ground, to iconic hallowed ground, encapsulates how Americans have fought, sacrificed, and cared for their fallen for generations. As part of the America 250th commemorations, join Eisenhower NHS Ranger Dan Vermilya to explore the history and meaning of Gettysburg National Cemetery and those who are buried there.
More Information: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/gettysburg-winter-programs.htm
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