GETTYSBURG, PA – Join Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) staff for our annual World War II Weekend from September 20 to 22. This year’s event theme is 1944, remembering the millions of Americans and Allies in arms who joined together with General Dwight D. Eisenhower in a “great crusade” to fight for freedom over fascism 80 years ago. Park rangers, …
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Gettysburg launches Black History Trail
Community effort highlights often ‘overlooked history’ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – June 26, 2024 The diverse people, places and stories that make up the tapestry of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania are celebrated within the new Gettysburg Black History Trail that launched June 26. Eleven locations on the self-guided trail paint a picture of Gettysburg’s Black heritage. From museums and historic downtown sites to the …
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GETTYSBURG, PA—How did Gettysburg and the Great War shape a future five-star general and president? Explore answers to this question and more at Eisenhower National Historic Site’s (NHS) World War I Weekend on May 4 and 5. The National Park Service will host interactive living history displays with exhibits and programs exploring the American experience in World War I. On May …
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