the Pennsylvania Memorial »(click photos to enlarge)
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your tour of the Gettysburg monuments starts here
The Gettysburg Monument Project was started in 1997, when tours of the Gettysburg National Military Park began revealing the cracks of time. These monuments were raised to honor the memories of the troops who fought at Gettysburg. Many of Pennsylvania's monuments were erected by the Commonwealth and they contain the state seal. Others were raised by private organizations, survivors, the federal government, etc.
the Pennsylvania Memorial »
The Park Service inherited the problem of
monument restoration and preservation, and park staff has
tried to do its best with the resources available. Not
all of the monuments are in need of serious repair,
however many are. We need to address not only the serious
needs, but must also keep in mind that it is more
cost-effective to take good care now of those monuments that only
need general cleaning and repair work, before they too
become serious and expensive problems.
During your tour you will see the
monuments in various states of disrepair. Dollar amounts
projected for the repair of the monuments and markers
will be listed along with a brief history.
samples of the problem at large »
It has fallen on this generation of
Pennsylvanians and Americans to ensure that these
irreplaceable treasures are not ignored to fall into ruin
and that their message not be allowed to fade from
memory. Your donation of time, money or group dynamics
will help to ensure that the legacy of the sacrifice and
bravery at Gettysburg is passed on to future generations,
so that all Americans can be aware of the course that led
our nation to four years of bloody conflict.
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