The GENERAL MEADE SOCIETY of PHILADELPHIA has several events scheduled for the upcoming year. Other events to be announced as more information is available.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2020 at 1:00pm
Dr. Andy Waskie of Temple University (retired) will return as General Meade to present a lecture for us. He will be portraying General George Meade–Soldier, Combat Veteran, Engineer and builder of 10 lighthouses (including Old Barney), Civil War Commander, Victor of the Battle of Gettysburg, Savior of the Union, Patriot, Patron of the Arts, Citizen and Governor of the South during the Reconstruction period.
“General Meade’s” annual visit to Barnegat Lighthouse has become a tradition and is very popular with our members and the public.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 19th, 2020 – Annual Champagne Brunch & Awards Ceremony – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
[Inclement weather date: January 26th]
Cannstatter Volksfest Verein
9130 Academy Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-332-0121
The MEADE SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA once again will celebrate history and service with camaraderie and its annual Champagne Brunch and Awards Ceremony.
Cost: $45. per person, includes a Deluxe Brunch (with omelette station),
Champagne toast, Door Prizes, and free Prize Raffle in addition to a cash bar
There will be a SILENT AUCTION to benefit the GENERAL MEADE PRESERVATION FUND!
To reserve, e-mail Jerry McCormick at gedwinmc@msn.com or call (215) 848 7753; send checks made out to The General Meade Society to: J. McCormick, Treasurer, 3692 Stanton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129
!! THE DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS JANUARY 10th !!
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, 2020 at 11 A.M. – Annual Major Octavius V. Catto Ceremony
Honor ceremony; wreath laying; military salute at the Catto Monument at the South Front of City Hall at 11:00 A.M. to honor the great Black equal rights and military leader. There will be a wreath-laying ceremony. All military units, period civilians, veterans and heritage groups are encouraged to participate. Colors, wreaths and music encouraged.
Following the City Hall Ceremony: PA National Guard Award Luncheon & Medal Ceremony to follow at 12:30pm in the Union League for the ‘Major Catto Medal’ Award Ceremony.
Contact: Mary O’Brien at the Union League to reserve lunch:
obrienm@unionleague.org
Information: Dr. Andy Waskie – 215-423-3930 or awaski01@gmail.com
The Independence Hall Association has an excellent website for
O.V. Catto resources at: https://catto.ushistory.org/
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SUNDAY, APRIL 5th, 2020 from 12 noon – 5 P.M. – Annual History Symposium at West Laurel Hill Cemetery
21st Annual History Symposium: The War with Mexico: Training Ground for the Civil War
Cost: $45. for lunch and snacks from the Meade Kommissary.
Four expert historians will cover how many generals of the Civil War earned their spurs: by fighting in the Mexican War. Learn about the war and some of its aspects in this half-day symposium with speakers such as Guillermo Bosch, Professors John Selby, and Rick Trimble.
Call: Jerry McCormick
215-848-7753
or email: gedwinmc@msn.com
LOCATION: West Laurel Hill Cemetery – Conservatory at the Bell Tower
215 Belmont Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 –
http://westlaurelhill.com/about/visit
FREE PARKING at the CONSERVATORY