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Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College and
Pennsylvania Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
www.gettysburg.edu/civilwar ~ www.palincoln.org
Upcoming Lincoln related events across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania :
▪February 2008
Adams County Public Library System-Gettysburg has display on Lincoln .
The Library also has a book exhibit at the Baltimore Street entrance called “Read, learn and Explore…the Many Faces of Lincoln .” The library has over 250 different titles about Lincoln . Material about Lincoln can be ordered online at: www.adamslibrary.org Their website features Abraham Lincoln this month.
Gettysburg , PA
▪February 26, 2008
The Emancipation Proclamation Defined: Two Perspectives: "The Emancipation Proclamation in Image and Public Memory," Harold Holzer; and "The Great American Slave Rebellion, "Robert F. Engs; Moderator: Matthew Pinsker. The Greater Philadelphia Civil War History Consortium and the National Constitution Center More Info
Philadelphia , PA
▪April 2008
The new Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitors 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. More Info
Gettysburg , PA
▪June 13, 2008
Presidential Academy for American History and Civics
Philadelphia , PA
▪June 22-28, 2008
Civil War Institute Conference at Gettysburg College on " Lincoln " Endorsed by the US ALBC. Speakers include James McPherson, Ken Burns, Gabor S. Boritt, Allen Guelzo, Craig Symonds, Doug Wilson, Jean Baker, Michael Burlingame, Harold Holzer, Frank Williams, Barrus Carnahan, Richard Carwardine, Thomas Craughwell, William Harris, Allen Jayne, William Lee Miller, Lewis Lehrman, James Oakes, Matthew Pinsker, Gerald Prokopowicz, Barry Schwartz, John Waugh, Ed Bearss, and others. Act 48 credit and CEUs available for participating in the conference. Battlefield tours consist of Lincoln tours in Gettysburg , Lincoln Cottage, Gettysburg , etc. More Info.
Gettysburg , PA
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▪Speaker of the House Dennis A. O’Brien announces…House of Representatives' Scholarship Program is open to all college-bound high school seniors who plan to attend a Pennsylvania College . This program awards two scholarships per year that are equivalent to the approximate value of one semester's tuition at a State System of Higher Education school. The essay subject is, "The year 2009 marks the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. This great president delivered a transformational speech in Gettysburg . Discuss how this address was one of the most significant articulations of the purpose and promise of the American people." For more information on the scholarship, click here. For an application, click here.
▪Consider using Abraham Lincoln for your National History Day Project!
2008-Theme puts "Conflict and Compromise" in the spotlight
The 2009 theme will examine "The Individual in History." For more information on Pennsylvania History Day, click here for more details on National History Day.
▪Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania 2008 Essay Contest Prize, “What the Gettysburg Address Means to Me” – Open to 11th grade students- March 31 deadline
1st Place - $300 cash award to both the winner and the winner's school history department
2nd Place - $200 cash award
3rd Place - $100 cash award
To see full prize awards and contest rules click here.
▪Scholarships available to high school history teachers and high school juniors (rising seniors) to attend the annual Civil War Institute Summer Conference in late June. Speakers include James McPherson, Ken Burns, Gabor S. Boritt, Allen Guelzo, Craig Symonds, Doug Wilson, Jean Baker, Michael Burlingame, Harold Holzer, Frank Williams, Barrus Carnahan, Richard Carwardine, Thomas Craughwell, William Harris, Allen Jayne, William Lee Miller, Lewis Lehrman, James Oakes, Matthew Pinsker, Gerald Prokopowicz, Barry Schwartz,, John Waugh, Ed Bearss, and others. Act 48 credit and CEUs available for participating in the conference. Scholarship deadline: March 31. Click here for the application form.
For a complete listing of Lincoln related events, visit our website at: www.palincoln.org
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