The Gettysburg Cyclorama, a 42-foot high and 377-foot long painting of Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg, was part of the grand opening of the Gettysburg National Military Park visitor ...
Thousands of books and articles have been written about the Battle of Gettysburg. Almost every topic has been thoroughly scrutinized except one: Paul Philippoteaux’s massive cyclorama painting The ...
Caring for a historic painting that is 142 years old, 12 tons in weight, four stories tall, and longer than a football field is no easy feat. For the acclaimed team of Chief Conservator David L. Olin, ...
Work is being done to preserve an important part of Civil War history.The Gettysburg Cyclorama, a painting that depicts Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863, is nearly 150 years old.Making sure the ...
The Battle of Gettysburg, in 1863, was one of the pivotal turning moments in American history. Those who took part in the battle, on both sides, were affected by it for life. So too were the families ...
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Gettysburg Cyclorama building is history. In a cloud of concrete dust, the 50-year-old battlefield landmark came tumbling down Saturday after a 14-year struggle over its fate. At ...
The Gettysburg Foundation will host "An Evening with the Painting," offering an intimate look at the Gettysburg Cyclorama. The event features close-up access to the Cyclorama, insights into its ...
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — At the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, the famous cyclorama painting depicting the climax of Pickett’s Charge is getting cleaned up. “This is our ...
The Gettysburg “cyclorama,” a 360-degree painting of an important event in Civil War history, is scheduled to go back on public display next September. The 1884 oil painting has been undergoing ...
The Gettysburg Foundation will host a special event in March 2025. According to a community announcement, “An Evening with the Painting” is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, March 15. This program offers ...