Lancaster Civil War Round Table

05/05/2026

05/01/2026

We are excited to announce our next Cinema Under the Stars event! Come join us and Destination Gettysburg Friday June 19th at the Gettysburg Rec Park for an 8:15pm showing of the film Glory!

This is part of the Juneteenth Weekend in Gettysburg. See all the planned events here: https://destinationgettysburg.com/juneteenth-gettysburg/

04/29/2026

My name is Herbert Addison Burns college instructor of Underground Railroad Studies at Tri-C Community College located in northeast Ohio. Adult Education. I want to thank Micky today for allowing me to impart Lancaster's valuable rich history to its followers and members. As an historian, my purposes for joining this group is to uncover underrepresented narratives, and amplify forgotten voices secluded in historical passages.

The historical research project that I am specifically referring to is " The Christiana Riot". This tragic but highly recognized event although well known has secret stories prior events leading up to its progression and unknown but important identities of those who played an instrumental role.

In 1851 a slave owner Edward Gorsuch from Maryland entered Christiana roughly 19 miles from Lancaster to reclaim a fugitive slave. To his surprise him and his slave hunting party were met with an armed force of blacks ready to defend their liberty and die for freedom. This racial battle according to civil war scholars marked the prelude to the civil war and set an historical landmark in Lancaster's History. This is not only a rising star in Lancaster's local history but a nationally historical precedent representing American's history, one of the first in*******al civil rights movement against racially discriminatory laws.

For all those who are interested with learning more about my background and experience feel free to visit my LinkedIn profile page.

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04/28/2026

04/28/2026

WEIGH-IN: Should the historic Klingel Farm in Gettysburg be preserved?

This farm was once at the center of the battle, occupied by Union troops and later turned into a hospital.

Today the walls are falling apart, and it’s supported by wooden beams and rods. So— would you like to see the NPS preserve this building, or is it time to let it go?

READ MORE HERE: https://local21news.com/news/local/will-the-klingel-farm-at-gettysburg-national-military-park-be-restored

04/21/2026

UPCOMING EVENT

Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Volunteers should submit an application through our volunteer.gov link (opens in a new window)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Alyce Evans
alyce_evans@nps.gov (opens in a new window)
717-338-4465

Meeting place
Volunteers will be meeting in the area of Culp's Hill with parking along the park roads there. Volunteers will be given a detailed map before the event and there will be staff assisting with parking the day of the event.
Planned Activities

Join the staff of the Gettysburg National Military Park this year for Park Day April 25, 2026. For our 2026 clean up day, we are asking for volunteers to work in the area of Culp’s Hill. This area of the battle was occupied by Union forces which formed the critical right flank of the Union defensive line. Coming under Confederate attacks on both July 2 and July 3, Union forces defended and maintained their hold on this important landscape. In 2021 the park launched a rehabilitation program focused on this portion of the battlefield and this Park Day project will continue to support those efforts.

Volunteers will cut and pull a variety of trees, shrubs, vines, and other invasive plants from historic stone walls and surrounding meadow and forested areas.
Should I bring any tools or supplies?
Volunteers will need to be able to stand or walk for up to four hours, walk over uneven terrain, bend, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds. All tools will be provided by the park. Volunteers are encouraged to wear clothes appropriate for working in dense brush. Boots or other closed-toe shoes are required, and long pants, a long sleeved shirt, and a hat are strongly recommended. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a water bottle, and application of insect repellent and sunscreen is also recommended.
Is there a rain date?
In the instance of inclement weather, Park Day will continue as planned.