New quarter honors Gettysburg

[Fire Marshal Bill]

Article in the Times today that they will be dedicating the Gettysburg Quarter as a part of the National Park series.

For any fire fighters out there, the 72nd Pennsylvania was made up of Fire Fighters from the Philadelphia Fire Department.

[dspitz17325]

So what's the coin look like will it be the old park superintendent surfing animal porn on the governments computer, or something like a witness tree being murdered, or even land being taken away so they can cost the town more jobs .

[Venter]

Finally, something that the tourists can use... to put in the parking meters downtown.
Just kidding!
I couldn't resist.

Actually, I think it's pretty cool.
You can buy a roll at $10 - face value, at the visitor center that day.

Posted: Monday, January 3, 2011 1:31 pm | Updated: 1:34 pm, Mon Jan 3, 2011.

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The sixth in the Beautiful Quarter Program, honors the Battle of Gettysburg.

The general public is invited to attend a special ceremony to celebrate the launch of the new Gettysburg Quarter on Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. The special event will take place in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.

Children under the age of 18 at the event will receive a free Gettysburg Quarter to commemorate the special day. A specially designed cake, featuring the

“We are very happy to be honored with this beautiful new quarter,” said Bob Kirby, Gettysburg Superintendent. “The coin can be a daily reminder of the sacrifices made at Gettysburg and a great way to start a conversation about national parks, national heritage, and the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.”

The reverse (tails side) of the Gettysburg Quarter features the 72nd Pennsylvania Infantry Monument, which is located on the battle line of the Union Army at Cemetery Ridge on the Gettysburg battlefield.

[JoJo]

Is the Park Service going to waive the Visitor Center admission that day? If not, the $10 roll of quarters are going to cost substantially more. Could be another NPS rip-off!

[Fire Marshal Bill]

Does anyone think I can pass for under 18?

[rock]

I thought maybe it was to go with the opening of the Casino you can drop your "Gettysburg Civil War" quarters in the slot! LMAO!!!!