From the Brigade Commander
As we get ready to begin our 47th campaign year, let me start off by thanking you for supporting our efforts to share and preserve the watershed in American history we know as the Civil War.
Until recently, I knew nothing about numerology, and now, only enough to be dangerous. But I read that the number 47 implies “being on the right path and capable of helping to create some- thing unique to give to the world.” Or, as our mission statement says, “... make a real difference in the fight to preserve American battlefield land and the legacy of our nation’s defining conflict.” How’s that for a coincidence? And so, if the 47-thing is true, this year may be quite a ride. In the words of another centuries-old belief—fingers crossed!
Here’s another coincidence. Last June, I attended an event focused on relics and met Dennis Morris, the owner of Gettysburg Diographics (diographics.com). We got to talking
and, pretty soon, he was donating one of his prints called “Retreat from the Peach Orchard” to our Round Table for fund- raising purposes.
Our Board of Directors will meet in late September to discuss ways to “continue the fight” during this campaign year. If you have ideas, I hope you’ll reach out and share them with me or any Board Member.
In the meantime, I’m looking forward to seeing you on the evening of September 3rd.
BARRY