Barbara Franco
Pennsylvania State Liaison
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
300 North St.
Harrisburg, PA 17120
WORK: (717) 783-9880
FAX: (717) 783-9924
http://www.palincoln.org/
October 17-November 20, 2008
"Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Times, A Man of All Times"
More books have been written about Lincoln than any other American, yet public knowledge about our most famous president is dominated by a series of iconic images. Drawing on recent scholarship, this traveling exhibition encourages a deeper understanding of Lincoln's life, policies, accomplishments, and legacy. This exhibition explores fundamental questions raised by Lincoln's life, such as: how a self-educated lawyer with little administrative experience guided a divided nation through the crises of secession and Civil War, why Lincoln championed emancipation, how Lincoln's capacity for intellectual and moral growth shaped his presidency, and how his legacy changed the nation.
This exhibit is presented by the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College and sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Musselman Library, Gettysburg College
This event is endorsed by the PA ALBC.
November 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
1 p.m.: Abraham Lincoln President-Elect
Don't miss this rare opportunity to meet Harold Holzer, one of the nation's most eminent Abraham Lincoln scholars. He will speak on and sign copies of his new book "Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great Secession Winter 1860-1861" at The Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, Allentown, Pennsylvania. Phone: 610 435-1074 for more details.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
"A Reading for Lincoln"
Gettysburg College's Musselman Library presents a special dramatic and musical tribute to Lincoln. Richard Sautter appears as James Murdoch, one of the most well-known actors in mid-19th century America. During the Civil War, Murdoch gave benefit readings in order to raise money for various soldiers' causes, and also performed for Lincoln and other members of his administration. We re-create this reading for Lincoln, adding period songs presented by noted Broadway performer Billy Vitelli (Grease, Beauty and the Beast), and Dr. Scott Crowne from the College's Sunderman Conservatory of Music. Musselman Library Main Floor Apse, 12:00 p.m. For more information, contact Tim Sestrick at (717) 337-7045 or tsestric@gettysburg.edu, or visit the Musselman Library website: http://www.gettysburg.edu/library.
"A Reading for Lincoln"
An encore performance of this special event (see description above) in Gettysburg's historic Majestic Theater, co-sponsored by Gettysburg College's Musselman Library and the Adams County Library System. Majestic Theater Cinema One, 8:00 p.m. For more information, contact Tim Sestrick at (717) 337-7045 or tsestric@gettysburg.edu; or Virginia Green at (717) 334-5716 or VirginiaG@adamslibrary.org This event is endorsed by the PA ALBC.
November 19, 2008
145th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address - Dedication Day
An annual observation with brief memorial services in the Soldiers' National Cemetery starts with a wreath laying at 10:15 a.m. Sponsored by the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania, the Civil War Institute of Gettysburg College, and Gettysburg National Military Park. Keynote speaker: Ken Burns.
November 19, 2008 - National ALBC Signature Event:
2008 Fortenbaugh Lecture
The 2008 Fortenbaugh speaker will be Catherine Clinton. The title of Ms. Clinton's lecture will be "The Tears of a President: Lincoln, Empathy and Leadership".
For more information, visit: http://www.gettysburg.edu/civilwar/institute/fortenbaugh_lecture/
November, 20, 2008
National ALBC Commission Town Hall
The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission has chosen Gettysburg College to host the first of ten national Town Halls scheduled for the Bicentennial year. Jesse Jackson, Jr., Democratic Congressman from Illinois and Jack Kemp, former U.S. Congressman and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will serve as co-conveners for a discussion of "Lincoln's Legacy: Race, Freedom and Equality of Opportunity." This event is free and open to the public.
7:00 p.m. - College Union Ballroom, Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
The November 19th & 20th events in Gettysburg are endorsed by the National ALBC and the PA ALBC.
November 22, 2008
Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremonies
This is 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, as well as the 6th Annual Remembrance Illumination, Soldiers' National Cemetery. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation. Volunteers will place luminary candles on each Civil War grave as a testament to the sacrifices made here in 1863.
For information contact the Gettysburg Foundation at (717) 338-1243.
Gettysburg, PA
2009
Compiled edition of John F. Hartranft's Letter Book by Harold Holzer and Edward Steers Jr. PA State Archives & Union League of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, PA
February 11, 2009
"Lincoln Day in Harrisburg: For the People"
A daylong series of events celebrating the importance of Abraham Lincoln's visits to the state of Pennsylvania. A tentative schedule of events includes art exhibits, civil war encampment, and civil war music.
State Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA.
This event is endorsed by the PA ALBC.
February 12, 2009
"An Abraham Lincoln Bi-Centennial Celebration." The American Spiritual Ensemble is comprised of 26 members who are some of the finest classically trained singers in America. Founded and conducted by Dr. Everett McCorvey of the University of Kentucky, the American Spiritual Ensemble has presented concerts throughout the United States, Europe and South America. The performance at the Majestic Theater will recreate the ensemble's tribute to Abraham Lincoln broadcast nationally on CNN of February 12, 2007. Tickets for this event will go on sale 6/5/08 with our new season release. Visit the Majestic Theatre. This event is endorsed by the PA ALBC.
February 12, 2009
Time: 2 PM
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday Party
Palmyra Public Library
325 S Railroad Street
Palmyra PA 17078
A festive afternoon with cake and more to celebrate Honest Abe's 200th Birthday
Contact:
Elise Jackson
Director of Operations
Phone: 717.838.1347
Email: ejackson@lclibs.org
February 12-16, 2009
Grand Opening of the David Wills House. This world-class museum with Abraham Lincoln-related content 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. For more information contact Main Street Gettysburg. Gettysburg, PA. This event is endorsed by the PA ALBC
February 16, 2009
Viewing of Wendy Allen’s documentary on Lincoln, followed by a panel discussion of “Lincoln and Adversity” with Lincoln scholars.
March 20, 2009
"James Getty Portrays Mr. Lincoln"
Litiz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Litiz, PA 17543
Contact:
Sallie Rihn
Community Relations Coordinator
Phone: 717-626-2255
Email: srihn@lititzlibrary.org
For additional information visit http://www.lititzlibrary.org/lititz/site/default.asp
May 27-31, 2009
Lincoln's Great Fair sponsored by members of the Civil War History Consortium Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia, PA
June 21-27, 2009
Annual Civil War Institute Conference on Abraham Lincoln 200th Anniversary
Gettysburg, PA
The 2009 Civil War Institute's theme will be "The Assassination" with "Mary Todd Lincoln" as a sub theme. For more information, please visit the http://www.gettysburg.edu/civilwar/institute/.
July 12, 2009
Presidential Academy for American History and Civics
Philadelphia, PA
November 19, 2009
Dedication Day Celebration sponsored by the Lincoln Fellowship, Civil War Institute, and Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg, PA
This event is endorsed by the national ALBC and PA ALBC.
November 19, 2009
Annual Fortenbaugh Memorial Lecture
Gettysburg, PA
