May is the month of remembrance in historic Gettysburg. To help you commemorate this exciting month, we at The Gettysburg Experience are eager to bring another selection of historical articles, delicious spring recipes, and our updated Calendar of Events – all beginning on page 11 of this issue.
Eighty years ago, on May 7, 1945, the most destructive war of modern times ended in Europe. Learn the details of the Victory in Europe: An 80th Anniversary, beginning on page 21. One hundred and sixty years ago, the end of another terrible conflict, the Civil War, brought an unforeseen tragedy. Read Saying Goodbye to Lincoln, beginning on page 31. Many years of Memorial Day in Gettysburg are chronicled beginning on page 39. And, a look at The Soldiers Monument in Gettysburg’s National Cemetery can be found on pages 50 and 51.
Our Editor’s Corner gives an update of all the latest scams going on – we just want our readers to be safe and savvy from the ongoing traps set by criminals. Read about these latest tricks, beginning on page 45.
Don’t forget our Trivia Questions, found at the bottom of every odd-numbered page. To ace the Trivia, be sure to read the articles first. Answers are on page 53.
We offer for your convenience an Advertisers’ Directory on page 54. Without our advertisers, this publication would not be possible. Some have been with us since the beginning, nearly 28 years now. Please take a moment and see what they have to offer.
Thank you for choosing The Gettysburg Experience, proud to be a part of this place called Gettysburg since 1997.
