This January, the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center has the honor of hosting and presenting the launch of the new Gettysburg Quarter.
This quarter is the sixth under the America the Beautiful Quarter Program, which was launched to pay homage to the nation’s national parks.
“We are very happy to be honored with this beautiful new quarter,” said Bob Kirby, superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park. “The coin can be a daily reminder of the sacrifices made at Gettysburg and a great way to start a conversation about national parks, national heritage, and the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.”
The quarter ceremony, taking place at 11 a.m. January 25, will feature live music, special guest speakers and a free Gettysburg quarter for all attendees younger than age 18. There will also be appearances by the United States Mint mascot Peter the Mint Eagle, students from Lincoln Elementary School, Girl Scouts and a Civil War honor guard. Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation are co-hosting the ceremony.
“We strongly encourage people to come to the visitor center and museum to participate in the festivities. It is such a deep honor to have this coin represent the Gettysburg battlefield and we hope everyone will share this opportunity of a lifetime with us,” said Gettysburg Foundation Vice Chair Barbara Finfrock.
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is at 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg.
