The Wildcat Regimental Band performed in the Visitor Center’s front lobby. This view was taken from the northeast facing southwest at approximately 5:45 PM on Friday, September 26, 2008.
This weekend marks the Grand Opening of the new Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park. Various events occurred in the Visitor Center throughout the day, including the Wildcat Regimental Band’s performance this evening.
See our post on Grand Opening Preparations for September 25, 2008.
It was a drizzly day for the Grand Opening of the new Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park. This view was taken from the southeast facing northwest at approximately 5:45 PM on Friday, September 26, 2008.
The field of flags which we featured yesterday did not survive the rain very well. The donors’ cards were mostly lying on the ground. Someone added a Confederate flag in the midst of the United States Flags. This view was taken from the west facing east at approximately 5:45 PM on Friday, September 26, 2008.
The size of the crowd for the Wildcat Regimental Band was impressive. All the seats were taken, and more than a few individuals were standing. This view was taken from the southwest facing northeast at approximately 5:45 PM on Friday, September 26, 2008.
And it was time to set up the museum for another donor reception. Here’s the bar. This view was taken from the southwest facing northeast at approximately 5:45 PM on Friday, September 26, 2008.
The tables with candles are near the museum entrance. This view was taken from the southeast facing northwest at approximately 5:45 PM on Friday, September 26, 2008.
The spread tonight, certainly wasn’t as plentiful as for last night’s party. This view was taken from the east facing west at approximately 5:45 PM on Friday, September 26, 2008.
This is the fifteenth year that the Wildcat Regimental Band has performed at Gettysburg National Miltiary Park. This view was taken from the northwest facing southeast at approximately 5:45 PM on Friday, September 26, 2008.