Library presents Remembering the Battle of Gettysburg
The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library presents Remembering the Battle of Gettysburg, a day of programs and presentations at Main Library, 325 Michigan Street, to observe one of the most important and deadliest Civil War battles.
On Saturday, July 20 from 2-4:00 p.m., the Library will present a free and open to the public family program to observe a three-day battle fought July 1-3 in 1863 in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg is often described as the Civil War’s turning point.
Two volumes of Alexander Gardner’s work Photographic Sketchbook of the Civil War will be available for viewing, courtesy of the Toledo Museum of Art.
Remembering the Battle of Gettysburg activities:
· Lourdes University Chorus – Songs from the Civil War
· Imelda Hunt & New Works Writers Series present an original one-act play “Poetic Voices of Gettysburg.”
· “Side stories and oddities about Gettysburg” Mr. William Hill, retired Southview High School Civil War and American History teacher talks about The Battle of Gettysburg
Free parking and light refreshments served (Cookies donated by Kingston Healthcare Company)
NOTE: For additional information visit toledolibrary.org, or call 419.259.5200.
Press Release Contact Name: Maria Jadwisiak
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Organization Name: Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
Organization Address: Toledo, OH