General Meade's Birthday Celebration & New Year's Toast
Presented by Laurel Hill Cemetery - The Underground Museum at Laurel Hill Cemetery
December 31, 2009
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.
Ticket Info
Tickets: Free
Dates & Times
Dates:
December 31, 2009
Times:
12 Noon
Venue Info
3822 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19132
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