On the 19th of the November 1863 the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg was dedicated. President Abraham Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg address. On the Saturday closest to Nov. 19th Gettysburg memorializes this event through Remembrance Day. It includes parades, parties and the placing of flags on the graves of the fallen.
Mel's masters program alma mater - Norwich - has a group that gets together for a tour and discussion about the battle and to place flags.
Again this year, like last, my parents were able to come with us.
Greg, an alumni, professor, Air Force Capt., and tour guide walks us around a small part of the battlefield and gives us an overview of the battle.
Remembrance Day is kind of the last hurrah of the reenactors for the year. They come out in full force in all their finery.
Greg had us put US and Vermont State flags on the graves of the Vermontians who died during or shortly after the Battle of Gettysburg and are buried in the National Cemetery.
Greg told us as they are always learning something new as they continue to research the events and people of the Battle of Gettysburg. One thing they found is that some of those buried in the National Cemetery were in fact Confederate Soldiers. They marked these graves with the Confederate flags. It's great statement to the reality of a civil war. They fought each other and died and now they rest side by side, equal in death.
This is the 3rd time I've gone with Melanie to Remembrance Day and I enjoy it every time and learn something new. If you happen to be in the area the Saturday closest to Nov. 19th I high recommend taking a little time for a trip to Gettysburg.
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