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    General Meade's Birthday Celebration & New Year's Toast

    General Meade's Birthday Celebration & New Year's Toast

    Presented by Laurel Hill Cemetery - The Underground Museum at Laurel Hill Cemetery

    December 31, 2009


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    The annual General Meade Birthday Celebration will mark the 194th anniversary of the birth of General George G. Meade, commander of the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg. A parade of Civil War re-enactors, civilians in period attire, special dignitaries, heritage groups and participants will advance to Meade’s final resting place and memorialize his services to his nation. A 21-gun salute and champagne toast will cap off the program at graveside, and will be followed by a reception in the Cemetery Gatehouse. A tour of historic Laurel Hill will be offered following the festivities (weather permitting). This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Meade Birthday Celebration, which will take place on Thursday, December 31st at 12 noon. The event will be hosted by the General Meade Society of Philadelphia and the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery. Admission is free, and all are invited to get an early start on their New Year’s Eve festivities. For information, please call 215-228-8200, or visit www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org.


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      • Venue Info

        Laurel Hill Cemetery

        3822 Ridge Avenue
        Philadelphia, PA 19132

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets: Free

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        December 31, 2009

        Times:
        12 Noon

      • Accessibility Info

          Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.


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