Dedication Day 2009

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This November 19^th, the 146^th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, will be honored with many events in Gettysburg. The day, also known as Dedication Day, will begin with a 9:30 a.m. wreath laying ceremony at the Soldiers' National Monument. Wreaths will be laid by Pennsylvania's Governor, Edward G. Rendell, actor Richard Dreyfuss, Brion FitzGerald, the Acting Superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park, and Frederick E. Clark, Commander of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Gettysburg Camp #112.

Musical performances by the United States Marine Band will be one of the highlights of the ceremony. Immediately following the event at the rostrum, the U.S. Colored Troops Graveside Salute will occur at the gravesite of Charles H. Parker, one of only two African American soldiers buried in the National Cemetery.

That evening, events will continue at The Majestic Theater with the World Premiere of "For the People," a new Oratorio by Dr. John William Jones, Professor at the Sunderman Conservatory of Music, Gettysburg College. Be sure to check the full listing of events for times, programs, and details of all the events.