Gettysburg Foundation Opens A Field of Remembrance for 250th Anniversary

GETTYSBURG, Pa., Nov. 12, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Gettysburg Foundation has opened A Field of Remembrance, a national tribute marking America's 250th anniversary, and visitors are welcome through November 23. This installation features ten thousand American flags, each representing a choice to remember those who served in the Battle of Gettysburg, where more than 51,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, captured, or reported missing.

The Gettysburg Foundation launched A Field of Remembrance on Flag Day, June 14, 2023, inviting Americans to sponsor flags honoring those who served. The campaign exceeded its original goal of 7,000 flags, culminating in an installation of 10,000 American flags. The flags, which include those sponsored by individuals, families, businesses, and organizations nationwide, are now on display at the Eternal Light Peace Memorial, a symbol of national unity and reconciliation dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the battle's 75th anniversary in 1938.

GETTYSBURG FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic, educational organization operating in partnership with the National Park Service to preserve Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site and educate the public about their significance. The Foundation operates the Museum & Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, as well as the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital, Children of Gettysburg 1863® and the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station™. The Foundation offers customized professional leadership development on the Gettysburg battlefield through its Higher Ground Leadership at Gettysburg programming. For information about visiting Gettysburg or how you can become a Friends of Gettysburg member in support of the Gettysburg Foundation's preservation and education mission in partnership with the National Park Service at Gettysburg, visit GettysburgFoundation.org or call 877-874-2478. Proceeds from tickets and other purchases in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center and donations to Gettysburg Foundation benefit Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site.

The Eternal Light Peace Memorial, dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the battle's 75th anniversary in 1938, stands as a symbol of national unity and reconciliation. A Field of Remembrance, a contemporary expression of this commitment, invites visitors to reflect on the human cost of the Battle of Gettysburg and the enduring significance of the site. The installation, which features ten thousand American flags, each representing a choice to remember, is free and open to the public through November 23. Visitors can explore the installation at the Gettysburg National Military Park, where the Gettysburg Foundation operates the Museum & Visitor Center and other sites such as the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital, Children of Gettysburg 1863®, and the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station™. The Foundation also offers customized leadership development programs on the Gettysburg battlefield through its Higher Ground Leadership at Gettysburg programming. For more information, visitors can visit GettysburgFoundation.org or call 877-874-2478. Proceeds from tickets and donations to the Gettysburg Foundation benefit Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site.