General Meade Birthday Celebration in Philadelphia
Event Date
12/31/2018
Event Time12:00 pm;
The General Meade Society of Philadelphia will celebrate his birthday at Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia where the noble hero is interred. The military parade and ceremony will commence at 12 noon.Military and Civilian Living Historians are encouraged to participate! Visitors and participants are asked to gather at the Gatehouse of Laurel Hill at 11:30AM.The parade of Civil War reenactment units, civilians in period attire, heritage groups, and participants will process to the final resting place of the Victor of Gettysburg and memorialize his services to the nation.A champagne toast and reception will follow the program. A tour of the historic cemetery will be offered (weather permitting). For directions, call: 215-228-8200 Laurel Hill Cemetery. For infor and reg call Dr. Andy Waskie at 215-204-5452 or awaskie@temple.edu
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