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“An Evening with the Painting” Special After-hours Exclusive Program

November 23, 2019 @ 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm

$6 – $20

Join the Gettysburg Foundation’s Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide and author/historian, on the platform Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at 3:45 p.m. for an exclusive “after-hours” program of the Gettysburg Cyclorama at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.

The Gettysburg Cyclorama, painted in the 1880s by French artist Paul Phillippoteaux and a team of artists, is a massive piece that runs 42 feet high and 377 feet long, making the Cyclorama one of the largest, free-standing paintings in North America. The painting is a rendition of the famous “Pickett’s Charge” on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Suspended in-the-round from the ceiling, this massive work of art creates a spectacular 360-degree illusion when viewed from the platform.

Explore the history of the genre of cycloramas and the history of the Gettysburg Cyclorama in this behind-the-scenes program. The presentation covers the fascinating creation of this piece of art, the rich symbolism found in the painting and an interesting discussion on the extensive conservation effort. Enjoy additional time on the viewing platform to observe in full light the remarkable, close-up details and distant battle scenes of the painting. Journey under the diorama to see how the illusion comes to life. There will be time for a question and answer session. Photography is welcomed.

The special program lasts about two hours and is limited to 40 attendees. Single adult ticket price is $20 and youth ticket (ages 6 to 12) is $10. The program begins in the Ford Motor Company Fund Education Center.

To order tickets, visit GettysburgFoundation.org or call the Reservations Department at 877-874-2478.  Tickets can also be purchased at the ticket counter in the lobby of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Details

Date:
November 23, 2019
Time:
3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Cost:
$6 – $20
Website:
https://cart.gettysburgfoundation.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=833

Venue

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325 United States
Phone:
877-874-2478
View Venue Website

Organizer

Gettysburg Foundation Org
Phone:
717-338-1243
Email:
info@gettysburgfoundation.org
View Organizer Website