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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Gettysburg
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Memorial Day is about honoring those who served our country, and where better to celebrate than in Gettysburg. “On Monday we’re going to have the Memorial Day parade starting at 2 p.m. downtown. You’re going to see reenactors, hear music [before] the parade concludes at Gettysburg National Cemetery, where there will be a ceremony at 3 p.m..” said Mary Grace Kauffman, Media Relations Manager for Destination Gettysburg.
Memorial Day observed in Gettysburg 161 years after Civil War battle and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — An annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday at Gettysburg National Cemetery, 156 years after the holiday first known as "Decoration Day" was originally observed on the site. The ceremony honored the men and women who had lost their lives in the United States Armed Services,...
Community Notice: Soliciting Permits Issued to Gage’s Education Books
The Waynesboro Township Police Department (WTPD) has issued soliciting permits to representatives from Gage’s Education Books. Residents may notice individuals from this company engaging in door-to-door activities throughout the community. It is important to note that the issuance of permits by WTPD does not serve as an endorsement of...
West Orange Troop 6 Scouts Place Flags at the Graves of Fallen Soldiers at Gettysburg
GETTYSBURG, PA -- The Troop 6 Scouts were honored to place flags at the graves of fallen soldiers at Gettysburg National Cemetery this weekend. The famous cemetery is where President Lincoln gave his Gettysburg address. Memorial Day has become a long weekend with barbecues and store promotions, but visiting the well-known cemetery reminded the scouts about the true meaning of the holiday: to honor those who sacrificed their lives for us.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "It was also such an honor for us parents to see our kids embrace the importance of their role, as well as all the history they're surrounded by in this hallowed place. If their respect and interest in our country's history is any indication, our next generation of leaders is going to be alright!" said one of the scouts' parents in a social media post. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
WATCH: Memorial Day events across Central Pennsylvania
(WHTM) — Even with some communities across the Midstate cancelling their Memorial Day events due to the predicted weather, there were other places that still held tributes. Silver Spring Township held a ceremony at the Silver Spring Community Fire Company. Students with Cumberland Valley High School’s junior ROTC carried out ceremonial duties.
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