Lincoln Birthday Celebration Parade and Ceremonies
February 12, 2025
9:30 am
Sponsored by the Union League of Philadelphia
Civil War military units, civilians, and heritage groups are welcome and encouraged to march in the parade through Philadelphia to Independence Hall to honor President Lincoln on his birthday. Participants will gather at the Union League, 140 S. Broad St. by 9:30am (for free parking)
Complimentary parking is available at iParkit Garage on the N.W. corner of 15th & Sansom St. ONLY. There are no reimbursements for those who park elsewhere. Arrive between 9:00am – 9:30am and obtain a parking pass from a guard at the Sansom St. Entrance, opposite the Union League garage. Proceed to Laz garage at 114 S 15th St on corner to park. (No vehicles over 10′ height).
Return to the Union League. Ask Concierge for the assembly room.
Color Guards, Firing Party, music, and wreaths are appreciated. There will be a complimentary lunch for the participants at 12 noon. After the parade ALL are invited to return to the Union League via coach for refreshments and entertainment in the historic League House.
To register: Contact: Dr. Andy Waskie. 215-423-3930 or awaski01@gmail.com
Please arrive at the Union League of Philadelphia no later than 9:30am.
timeline for the day:
- 9:30am – Arrival; gather in the assembly room
- 11:30am – Program on Broad Street
- 12:00pm – Luncheon
- 1:45pm – Parade from the Union League to Independence Hall.
Following the Independence Hall program, there will be two (2) buses to take participants to either:
- Back to the Union League
- The Lincoln Memorial on Kelly Drive for a brief wreath laying ceremony and return
Union League
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
Annual GMS History Symposium
April 12, 2025
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The 250th Anniversary of the Establishment of the ARMY NAVY & MARINE CORPS in 1775
- deluxe buffet lunch
- cash bar
- free parking
Details and Price information will follow. Check back for updates.
Maggio’s Restaurant
400 Second Street Pike
Southhampton, PA
Spring Trip to Cape May, NJ
May 10, 2025
All Day
The 2025 Annual GMS Spring Bus Trip this year is to Cape May, NJ.
Transportation is via Perkiomen Tours deluxe motor coach.
The trip includes:
- Free parking
- lunch at Lucky Bones Restaurant
- tours of the Wildwood Aviation Museum
- historic sites of Cape May Point (including Meade’s Lighthouse) with an on-board guide
This trip is co-sponsored by Legion Post 405 at the Union League
Details and Price information will follow. Check back for updates.
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Flag Placement at Laurel Hill Cemetery
May 18, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
General Meade Society & American Legion Post #405 annual placement of U.S. flags on veteran’s graves, of all eras.
Refreshments provided courtesy of the General Meade Society
Meet at the gatehouse area of LHC, at the Ridge Avenue entrance.
Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Original G.A.R. Decoration Day Service
May 25, 2025
12:00 pm
Memorial Day Observed at Laurel Hill Cemetery located at
1868 3822 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia at 12 p.m. All are welcome.
Laurel Hill is the site of the first Memorial Day in Philadelphia in 1868.
Special veterans’ markers will be dedicated at the graves of previously unmarked veterans.
Speakers, ceremonies, and pageants will highlight the ceremony. Wreath-laying, speeches, music, and honor guards. Historical groups, veterans, and citizens are urged to participate. Wreaths, military contingents, color guards, music and period civilians are encouraged to participate.
Refreshments served after the ceremony.
information; 215-228-8200.
Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Night at the Phillies!
August 19, 2025
6:45 pm
NIGHT AT THE PHILLIES
The Society’s annual trip to Citizens Bank Park this season will be on Tuesday evening, August 19, 2025 against the American League’s Seattle Mariners. There are 50 tickets available and the cost is $42.00 for each ticket. We will be in a new area for our Meade Phillies Phans – Section 314. Society member Tom Kearney can be reached at turkeytk@aol.com or by cell 215 350 2754 for additional details or to order tickets.
Citizens Bank Park
1 Citizens Way
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Major Octavius V. Catto Honor Ceremony
October 4, 2025
11:00 am
Honor ceremony, wreath laying and military salute at the Catto Monument at City Hall in Philadelphia at 11 a.m.
Honoring the great Black equal rights and military leader
Wreath-Laying ceremony. All military units, period civilians, veterans and heritage groups are welcome.
Colors, wreaths, and music encouraged.
Following the City Hall Ceremony there will be a PA National Guard Medal Ceremony at 12:30 p.m. in the Union League for the Major Catto Medal.
For Information contact: awaski01@gmail.com
Philadelphia City Hall
1 S. Penn Square
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Annual Meade Society Fall Trip
October 11, 2025 - October 13, 2025
All Day
Annual Society Fall Trip by deluxe motor coach
Co-Sponsored by Legion Post 405 at the Union League
Details and pricing are to be announced. Please check back for updates.
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Remembrance Day Ceremonies
November 15, 2025
10:00 am
General Meade & his Generals and the veterans of the Battle of Gettysburg Honor/Dedication Ceremonies during the Remembrance Day Observance.
Honoring all commanders and veterans of the Battle.
Meet at the General Meade Equestrian Monument at 10 a.m.
For information contact Jerry McCormick at 215-848-7753 or gedwinmc@msn.com.
Gettysburg National Military Park
1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Annual General Meade Birthday Celebration
December 31, 2025
12:00 pm
This year will mark the 210th annual anniversary of the birth of General George G. Meade, heroic commander of the victorious Union army at the Battle of Gettysburg.
The General Meade Society of Philadelphia will celebrate his birthday at Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. at noon.
A champagne toast and reception will follow the program. For information; 215-228-8200 Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
