GDG- Re: Gettysburg Digest, Vol 43, Issue 9
Mike Rinehart
MRinehart at mail.rossford.k12.oh.us
Tue Dec 11 12:09:14 CST 2007
Can somebody explain the mystery to me??
"Stumbled across this today:
http://www.infocuseg.com/HarvestDeath.htm
I was just about to start a web page dedicated to this mystery, but
perhaps
I should hold off!
- Bob Coffman"
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Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:06:16 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Gettysburg Digest, Vol 43, Issue 9
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> 1. Gettysburg & Eisenhower 2008 Events Calendar (Robert Lawrence)
> 2. Open House at the Historic Train Station (Jim Ferguson)
> 3. Gettysburg Boro explores historic Train Station sale; Park
> Service involved in the discussions (The Mills)
> 4. Harvest of Death Mystery (Bob Coffman - Info From Data Corp.)
> 5. Re: Harvest of Death Mystery (keith mackenzie)
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> Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:02:36 -0700
> From: "Robert Lawrence" <lawrence at rwlcpa.com>
> Subject: GDG- Gettysburg & Eisenhower 2008 Events Calendar
> To: "'GDG'" <gettysburg at arthes.com>
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> For your planning purposes. Let me know if you have any questions.
>
> Thanks and Happy Holidays!
>
> Katie Lawhon
> Public Affairs Specialist
> Gettysburg National Military Park
> 97 Taneytown Road
> Gettysburg, PA 17325
> phone 717- 334-1124 x452
> fax 717- 334-1891
>
> EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA
> _______________________________________________________________________
> ________________
> GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK
> EISENHOWER NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
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>
> 2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
>
>
> April The New Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and
> Visitor Center Soft Opening - The park’s new museum and visitor
> center will
> fully open to the public some time during the first two weeks of April
> 2008, with the exception of the Cyclorama painting experience. The new
> 139,000 square foot facility features a new park visitor center, a
> 24,000
> square foot museum on Gettysburg in the Civil War, a new 22 minute film
> about the Battle of Gettysburg entitled, “A New Birth of
> Freedom,†the
> restored Gettysburg Cyclorama Painting, Refreshment Saloon, Museum
> Bookstore, classrooms, and curatorial and administrative offices. The
> Grand
> Opening, including the Cyclorama painting experience, is scheduled for
> September 26-28, 2008. The project is funded by the non-profit
> Gettysburg
> Foundation, in cooperation with Gettysburg National Military Park.
>
> April 12-13 12 th Gettysburg National Military Park Seminar "The
> Fate
> of a Nation,†The Third Day at Gettysburg Fee. To register,
> contact
> Evangelina Rubalcava at (717) 334-1124, ext. 430.
>
> April 27 “Friends of Gettysburg†Annual March for
> Gettysburg A
> fund-raising walk for battlefield preservation sponsored by the
> Gettysburg
> Foundation. To register, call the Gettysburg Foundation at (717)
> 338-1243.
>
> May 26 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies 141st Annual Memorial
> Day
> observances. Parade at 2 p.m. followed by a ceremony in the
> Soldiers’
> National Cemetery.
>
> June 7 Annual “Friends of Gettysburg†Volunteer
> Work Day
> Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. For information and to register
> call the Foundation at (717) 338-1243.
>
> June 14 Interpretive Summer Season Begins Includes a full range of
> FREE
> Ranger-conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living
> history
> programs, children's programs and battle walks offered daily through
> August
> 9.
>
> June 21 Concert - The Wildcat Regimental Band will present a
> concert on
> the history of the American Brass Band Movement, along with a grand
> concert
> in the afternoon. Held in conjunction with The Gettysburg Festival.
> Free.
> At the Museum and Visitor Center.
>
> June 29 – July 6 Gettysburg Heritage Days – the 26th
> annual event
> throughout the Gettysburg community, honoring the memory of the Battle
> of
> Gettysburg. Including the Sacred Trust lecture series on July 4, 5 & 6.
> Locations throughout Gettysburg
>
> July 1-3 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
> – A series
> of special National Park Service Ranger-conducted
> battle walks and other programs. Free.
>
> July 6-11 The Eisenhower Academy , A one-week institute for
> school
> teachers covering Eisenhower's foreign and domestic policy, 1950s
> popular
> culture and Eisenhower’s leadership. Graduate credit or
> Pennsylvania
> Professional Education Credit available. Fee. (717) 338-9114.
>
> August 23 14th Annual Civil War Music Muster Civil War brass
> bands,
> fife and drum and parlor music are presented in concert at the Museum
> and
> Visitor Center, followed by a concert at the Pennsylvania Monument in
> the
> early evening. Free.
>
> September 20-21 World War II Weekend A living history encampment at
> the
> Eisenhower National Historic Site. Featuring Allied soldiers, a German
> camp, and World War II vintage jeeps and trucks. Saturday, 9-5; Sunday,
> 9-4. Included in site admission. Both shuttle service and, weather
> permitting, on-site parking available this weekend only. (717)
> 338-9114.
>
> September 26-28 Grand Opening of the Gettysburg National Military
> Park
> Museum and Visitor Center - The new 139,000 square foot facility
> features a
> new park visitor center, a 24,000 square foot museum on Gettysburg in
> the
> Civil War, a new 22 minute film about the Battle of Gettysburg
> entitled, “A
> New Birth of Freedom,†the restored Gettysburg Cyclorama
> Painting,
> Refreshment Saloon, Museum Bookstore, classrooms, and curatorial and
> administrative offices. The project is funded by the non-profit
> Gettysburg
> Foundation, in cooperation with Gettysburg National Military Park.
>
> November 18-19 Grand Opening of the David Wills House This
> world-class
> museum about Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg
> Address is a new venue of Gettysburg National Military Park. President
> Abraham Lincoln spent the night at the David Wills House before
> delivering
> the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863. This facility will contain
> museum exhibits related to the aftermath of battle in the town of
> Gettysburg and Lincoln’s stay. Operated by the non-profit Main
> Street
> Gettysburg, in partnership with Gettysburg National Military Park.
>
> November 19 145th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address An annual
> observation with brief memorial services in the Soldiers’
> National Cemetery
> starts with a wreath laying at 9:45 a.m. Sponsored by the Lincoln
> Fellowship of Pennsylvania, the Civil War Institute of Gettysburg
> College,
> and Gettysburg National Military Park.
>
> November 22 Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremonies An annual event
> held in conjunction with the Gettysburg Address anniversary. A parade
> of
> Civil War living history groups begins at 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by the
> Sons
> of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
>
> and... 6th Annual Remembrance Illumination, Soldiers’
> National
> Cemetery. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. Luminary candles will
> be
> placed on each Civil War grave as a testament to the sacrifices made
> here
> in 1863. For information contact the Foundation at (717) 338-1243.
>
> December 1-31 An Eisenhower Christmas The Eisenhower home is
> decorated
> in the traditions of the Eisenhowers. Some original decorations and
> Christmas cards will be on display. Included in site admission. (717)
> 338-9114.
>
> This Calendar Will Be Updated. Dates and Events are subject to change.
>
> For further information on park events, contact Gettysburg
> National
> Military Park at (717) 334-1124, ext. 431. Also visit our web
> site at
> www.nps.gov/gett
> For information on the Eisenhower National Historic Site call
> (717)
> 338-9114 or visit our web site at www.nps.gov/eise
> For information on community activities and attractions, contact
> the
> Gettysburg Convention and Visitor Bureau at (717) 334-6274 or 1
> (800)
> 337-5015 or visit their web site at www.gettysburg.travel
>
>
> 12/10/07
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:38:32 -0500
> From: "Jim Ferguson" <jaferg at comcast.net>
> Subject: GDG- Open House at the Historic Train Station
> To: "GDG-2" <gettysburg at arthes.com>
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> For those in the area that may be interested. All are welcome.
>
>
>
> Jim
>
>
>
>
>
> From: "Tina Grim" (tgrim at gettysburg.edu)
> Subject: Open House at the Historic Train Station
> Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:36:46 -0500
> Message Body:
>
> You are invited to visit the Historic Gettysburg Railroad Station
> (35
> Carlisle Street) for an open house on Saturday, December 15, from
> 10:00
> a.m.-6:00 p.m. for light refreshments and a free memento. We will
> have
> a Victorian Santa distributing candy canes and volunteers who
> will
> provide free tours of the facility. Autographed copies of Gerry
> Bennett's booklet on "The Gettysburg Railroad Station" will also
> be
> available for a $5.00 donation.
>
> The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and
> is
> open
> free of charge to the general public on a daily basis from 10:00
> a.m.-4:00 p.m. This historic train station was built in 1859, it
> is
> believed that President Abraham Lincoln actually entered the
> train
> station when he arrived on November 18-19, 1863 to dedicate the
> national
> cemetery, was used as a field hospital during the Battle of
> Gettysburg,
> and provided commercial telegraph service from 1866 until the mid
> 1900s.
> Passenger service to and from Gettysburg ended on December 31,
> 1942,
> at
> which time the cars were turned over to the U.S. War Department
> to
> help
> meet the growing need for rail transportation of service men.
>
> The Pennsylvania Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (a
> commission
> appointed by Governor Ed Rendell headquartered at the Civil War
> Institute) has office space at the train station, so we invite
> you to
> drop in during your lunch hour or anytime throughout the day for
> a
> brief
> tour. Throughout the month of December we will also have a
> special
> model of Lincoln's Springfield house on display-very impressive
> exhibit!
>
>
> Help spread the word that this historic building is open and well
> worth
> seeing!
>
> Please note that the station is closed on holidays and the first
> two
> weeks of January.
>
> Tina
> _____________________________________________
> Tina M. Grim ~ Program and Prize Manager
> Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
> 300 N. Washington St., Campus Box 435
> Gettysburg, PA 17325
> Phone: 717-337-6590; Cell: 717-321-6661
> PA Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission ~ 2009
> www.gettysburg.edu/civilwar
> www.palincoln.org
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:18:44 -0500 (EST)
> From: The Mills <kkamills at embarqmail.com>
> Subject: GDG- Gettysburg Boro explores historic Train Station sale;
> Park Service involved in the discussions
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:15:41 -0500
> From: "Bob Coffman - Info From Data Corp." <bcoffman at infofromdata.com>
> Subject: GDG- Harvest of Death Mystery
> To: "'GDG'" <gettysburg at arthes.com>
> Message-ID: <006401c83c11$139a2980$3602a8c0 at ad.infofromdata.com>
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> Stumbled across this today:
>
> http://www.infocuseg.com/HarvestDeath.htm
>
> I was just about to start a web page dedicated to this mystery, but
> perhaps
> I should hold off!
>
> - Bob Coffman
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:21:07 -0800 (PST)
> From: keith mackenzie <bluzdad at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: GDG- Harvest of Death Mystery
> To: GDG <gettysburg at arthes.com>
> Message-ID: <161457.61173.qm at web34512.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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> Soooo, where's the two places?
> K.
>
> "Bob Coffman - Info From Data Corp." <bcoffman at infofromdata.com> wrote:
> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
>
>
> Stumbled across this today:
>
> http://www.infocuseg.com/HarvestDeath.htm
>
> I was just about to start a web page dedicated to this mystery, but
> perhaps
> I should hold off!
>
> - Bob Coffman
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