Today we take a moment to reflect and send a solemn "Thank You" to all of our nation's combat veterans past, present and future on this Memorial Day. Did you know that this holiday has its origins in America's Civil War? First officially celebrated and observed on May 30, 1868 the day was originally known as "Decoration Day", because it was a time set aside to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves.
The town of Gettysburg boasts one of our country's oldest Memorial Day parades. Today we will celebrate the 142nd annual event at 2 pm. The parade will form at Lefever Street in downtown, and will process west on East Middle Street, then turning south on Baltimore Street,
where it will enter the Gettysburg National Cemetery thru the Baltimore Street Gate.
The annual Service at the Soldiers National Monument in the Gettysburg National Cemetery
will follow at 3 pm.
New Event!
"Art in the Park Tours", to be led by Licensed Battlefield Guides Ralph Siegel & Sue Boardman, two well-known faces to guests of the Doubleday Inn!
The Gettysburg Battlfield is home to more than 1,300 monuments and memorials, making it one of the world's largest collections of outdoor sculpture. On this "Art in the Park" tour, visitors can learn more about these works of art as well as the artists who created them.
Times for tours are: Saturday, June 20/27 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Saturday, June 20/27 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 2027 3 – 5 p.m.; Saturday, June 20/27 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 21/28 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Sunday, June 21/28 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 21/28 3 - 5 p.m. Tours will begin at the Rupp House on Baltimore Street, and tickets may be purchased on site or by contacting the Gettysburg Foundation at 1-866-889-1243.
We wish you and your family a very happy Memorial Day, and hope that your summer plans will bring you for a visit to your "home away from home" in Gettysburg very soon!
Todd, Christine & Molly (the upside down one in this pic!)
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