Welcome to the General Meade Society of Philadelphia

Major General
Civil War / Union
December 31, 1815 – November 6, 1872
Announcements
Important Notice: Due to unforseen circumstances the Meade Society Symposium, “The War With Mexico” has been cancelled.
Reminder to renew your dues to support the mission of the General Meade Society. See Jerry McCormick’s letter here
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George Gordon Meade entered the U.S. Military Academy in 1831 and graduated 19th in a class of 56 members. He resigned in 1836 to pursue a career in civil engineering. In 1842 he rejoined the army and served in the Corps of Topographical Engineers in the construction of lighthouses and breakwaters and in geodetic survey work. After the beginning of the Civil War in 1861 Meade, then a Captain, was made Brigadier General. In June 1863 George Gordon Meade was given command of the Army of the Potomac.
The General Meade Society is an active organization that meets regularly to discuss General Meade’s role in the Civil War, as well as other related topics, and contributes to Civil War preservation.
The Society’s board meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome! Membership in the Meade Society is open to all who are devoted to history and value patriotism. [Due to the Covid pandemic, meetings have been held online with Zoom.]
Visit the Membership page for information about joining the General Meade Society.
Upcoming Events
Memorial Day Observation
May 28, 2023
from 12:00 pm
Memorial Day Observed and Laurel Hill Cemetery
The Meade Society Spring Excursion
June 10, 2023
from All Day
Spring Excursion: Gettysburg Behind the Scenes