TIME OF EVENT:6:00 pm
SPEAKER:Michael Jesberger, Historical Lecturer, Tour Guide and Reenactor at the League House
ADMISSIONS: Complimentary
HOW TO REGISTER:For reservations, contact activities@unionleague.org.
The 1913 Gettysburg reunion was a Gettysburg Battlefield encampment of American Civil War veterans for the Battle of Gettysburg’s 50th anniversary. The June 29 to July 4 gathering of 53,407 veterans was the largest-ever Civil War veteran reunion. The lecture will discuss the planning, logistics and personal stories from the event including original photos. Join historical reenactor, lecturer and tour guide Michael Jesberger for a discussion on this story of Pennsylvania Civil War history.
Mr. Jesberger is an independent military historian who specializes in the American Revolution and Civil War time periods. He is renowned for his depth and breadth of knowledge, as well as his engaging and passionate presentation style, whether providing formal lectures, living history presentations or tours of historic sites in the Tri-state area.
A member of numerous history-based organizations and active in the reenactment community, he participates in numerous battle reenactments, living history pro- grams and ceremonies to honor our first and current veterans. A lifelong resident of the Philadelphia region, Mr. Jesberger is a native of Northeast Philadelphia and has relocated to Bucks and Montgomery County, PA.
CANCELLATION POLICY:Events: Three working days before the event (no charge) - Less than three days (50% charge) - No shows (100% charge). No cancellations for ticketed events including Theatre, Orchestra, Sporting Events and Concerts.
