Member Appreciation Day Picnic
September 12, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ATTENDEES: Seating is limited so as a reminder, for your comfort, please being chairs!
Lewis-Pattison House
8110 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Annual Major Octavius V. Catta Honor Ceremony
October 10, 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
The Pennsylvania National Guard will honor a great hero of service and sacrifice, Major OV Catto, (5th Brigade, I.G.) who was assassinated protecting members of the Black community in Philadelphia on Election Day, October 10, 1871, being the highest ranking African-American officer in the Army at the time. A special medal to honor Catto was issued in December 1871 by General Louis Wagner, Commander of the 5th Brigade PNG and a member of the Union League. The Major OV Catto Medal of the PAANG will be presented to deserving Guardsmen in the best traditions of the National Guard at the Luncheon.
There will be an honor Ceremony with wreath laying and a military salute at the Catto Monument at the South Front of City Hall at 11:00am.
All military units, period civilians, veterans and heritage groups are encouraged to participate.
Following the City Hall Ceremony: PA National Guard Award RECEPTION & Medal Ceremony to follow at 12:30pm in the Union League (Library Lounge) for the ‘Major Catto Medal’ Award Ceremony.
Information: Dr. Andy Waskie
awaski01@gmail.com
Philadelphia City Hall
1 S. Penn Square
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Major OV Catto Awards Ceremony & Reception
October 10, 2026
12:30 pm
The reception will be held at the Union League in the Library Lounge following the honor ceremony at City Hall.
The Major Catto Medal of the Pennsylvania National Guard will be awarded at the reception to deserving PA Guardsmen.
Union League
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
Annual Fall Excursion
October 17, 2026 - October 19, 2026
All Day
Saturday October 17th – Monday October 19th
This year we will be observing America’s 250th anniversary with tours of Fort McHenry, the Bull Run battlefield, Alexandria Virginia and Washington, DC.
The trip includes deluxe hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Herndon, VA with full hot breakfast each day, and motor coach with Perkiomen Tours, admissions, and an expert on board guide, a river cruise on the Potomac River, buffet dinner on Saturday at Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern in Herndon, VA a Sunday pizza party and sight seeing in Washington DC on Monday.
The Price is $460.00 per person, double occupancy ($472.00 if paying by credit or debit card in the payment form below). There is also a $100.00 supplement charge if you want a single room. To register, please contact us by sending a message on this contact page of our website: Contact | General Meade Society
A $50.00 per person deposit is required immediately to confirm. Please sent it to:
General Meade Society
PO box 394
Abington, PA 19001
Final payment is due no later than September 15th. SEATS ARE GOING FAST!!
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Annual Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade
November 8, 2026
11:30 am
Legion Post 405 will participate in the parade.
Meet at the Union League bu 11:30am to walk to the starting point.
The parade steps off at 12:00 noon.
Union League
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
US Marine Corps Birthday Observance
November 10, 2026
11:00 am
US Marine Corps Birthday Observance will take place at the grave of General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant of the Marine Corps during the Civil War. A special ‘Veterans’ Day tour of heroes ‘killed in action’ and buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery will follow.
Call 215.228.8200 for details. www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org
Co-sponsored by: The Legion Post 405; MOLLUS; General Meade Society
Dr. Andy Waskie
awaski01@gmail.com or 267-240-3659
Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Remembrance Day in Gettysburg
November 14, 2026
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; Jerry McCormick at 215-848-7753 or gedwinmc@msn.com.
Gettysburg National Military Park
1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Annual Brunch and Awards Ceremony
November 21, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Maggio’s Restaurant
400 Second Street Pike
Southhampton, PA
Annual General Meade Birthday Celebration
December 31, 2026
12:00 pm
This year will mark the 211th 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
