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From the President
Greetings in 2015, the final
year of the Sesquicentennial
of the American Civil War.
Since 2011, record numbers
of visitors have taken advantage of the
educational opportunities at nearly every
Civil War site in the National Park System
(NPS). Commemorations of the 150th
anniversaries of the Battle of Gettysburg
and the Gettysburg Address in 2013 are
memories that I know many of you will
fondly remember. In 2014 we celebrated
the 25th anniversary of the founding of
the Friends of Gettysburg in 1989, and
we had wonderful times of special events,
dinners, awards and opportunities to
remember with great pride the work
accomplished in the past 25 years as
partners of the NPS. Building on our
past successes, we look forward to your
loyal and generous support as we work
together in partnership with Gettysburg
National Military Park (GNMP) and the
Eisenhower National Historic Site (ENHS)
for many years in the future.
During the year, I had the distinct pleasure
of hosting “Friends mixers” in four states:
Colorado, South Carolina, North Carolina,
and Minnesota. Superintendent Ed Clark
accompanied me on each of these trips,
and we met with individuals who may
have been Friends members for many
years, or some of whom have never been
to Gettysburg. At each of the mixers, Ed
G E T T Y S BU RG F OUNDAT I ON
CHAIRMAN
Robert A. Kinsley
VICE CHAIR
Barbara J. Finfrock
SECRETARY
Barbara Sardella, Esq.
TREASURER
Shanon R. Toal, Jr.
PRESIDENT
Joanne M. Hanley
DIRECTORS EMERITI
Dr. Gabor Boritt
LTG (Ret.) Daniel W. Christman
Beverly (Bo) DuBose, III
Kay O’Rourke
David F. Remington
The Hon. Dick Thornburgh
Wesley W. von Schack
Dr. Robert C. Wilburn
Carol & J. Gordon Beittenmiller
William Carter
Arthur R. Crivella
John F. Donahue
James J. Duratz
Derek Hathaway
Donald R. Just
Edward R. & Sally T. McPherson
Tom Metz
Douglas N. Morton &
Marilyn Brown
NATIONAL COUNCIL
Bobbie & John Nau
William H. & Mary Parker
Kurt L. Schmoke
Richard Simmons
David Bruce Smith
Sally & James Thomas
Sandra E. Ulsh
Sam Waterston
Eric Weider
Marion & Robert S. Wilson
Robert B. Worley &
Leslie A. Miller
DIRECTORS
W. Craig Bashein
Linda McKenna Boxx
Kent Masterson Brown
Dr. Peter Carmichael
James R. Craigie
John H. Estey
Jeffrey A. Frazier
David L. Grange
James R. Hanni
David D. Hartman
Michael S. Higgins
Ervin L. Jordan, Jr.
H. Turney McKnight
Dr. James M. McPherson
Sandra S. Mellon
Dr. Janet Morgan Riggs
Eric B. Schultz
Shanon R. Toal, Jr.
George F. Will
The Gettysburg Foundation is a nonprofit educational
organization working in partnership with the
National Park Service to enhance preservation
and understanding of the heritage and lasting
significance of Gettysburg and its national parks.
by: Joanne M. Hanley
and I had the opportunity to speak to the
group, often following a Civil War Round
Table meeting, and to talk with members
individually as we enjoyed refreshments
and fellowship together. Some of
those we met had attended the 150th
commemoration in 2013 and the Friends
25th celebration in 2014. In all instances, it
was wonderful to engage personally with
members who have been supporters of
preservation and education at Gettysburg.
Perhaps you may recognize someone in
the photo included in this column. Ed and
I are hoping to have more Friends mixers
when we are traveling around the country
on Foundation business.
In my travels I have also had the privilege
to spend some quality time with Jim
Dietrich before he died. As you will read
on , Jim wanted to leave a legacy
to Gettysburg and did so in his estate
planning. He wanted me to keep him
up-to-date on the progress of the Spangler
farm rehabilitation, especially. He so
exemplified the courage of the human
spirit and the desire to “give back” to this
sacred place called Gettysburg.
The Spring Muster in April will begin
with a Friday evening panel discussion
moderated by retired NPS Park Ranger
Scott Hartwig, highlighting the 100-year
history and anniversary celebration of the
Licensed Battlefield Guides (LBG). The
GNMP Superintendent Ed Clark, Joanne Hanley and Board Member
David Hartman pose with members who attended the mixer in NC.