This notice just came in today. Especially interesting for Civil War Reenactors in the Philadelphia area.
GENERAL MEADE’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & NEW YEAR’S TOAST
The annual General Meade Birthday Celebration will mark the 193rd anniversary of the birth of General George G. Meade, commander of the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg. A parade of Civil War re-enactors, civilians in period attire, special dignitaries, heritage groups and participants will advance to Meade¢s final resting place and memorialize his services to his nation. A 21-gun salute and champagne toast will cap off the program at graveside, and will be followed by a reception in the Cemetery Gatehouse. A tour of historic Laurel Hill will be offered following the festivities (weather permitting).
This year marks the 18th anniversary of the Meade Birthday Celebration, which will take place on Wednesday, December 31st at 12:00 NOON. The event will be hosted by the General Meade Society of Philadelphia and the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery. Admission is free, and all are invited to get an early start on their New Year¢s Eve festivities. Laurel Hill is located at 3822 Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia . For information, please call 215-228-8200, or visit www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org.
The General Meade Society’s mission is to promote and preserve the memory of Union Major General George Gordon Meade, commander of the Army of the Potomac and architect of the Union victory at Gettysburg . The society currently boasts hundreds of members throughout the country, all of whom share a common interest in General Meade¢s multifaceted life and career.
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