DATE: 19-21 September 2026, Friday (setup), Saturday-Sunday

LOCATION: Eisenhower Farm National Historical Site, Gettysburg, PA

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The USMCHC has again been asked to assist with a NPS program commemorating America’s involvement in World War Two and U.S. Armed Forces participation and expansion during the closing year of the war. The overall program goal will be to interpret the events of 1945 and how they shaped General Eisenhower, the United States, and the course of World War II. The program will have strong thematic elements. The Historical Company will look at the expansion of the Marines Corps into a multiple division Fleet Marine Force, advancements in technology, along with offensive amphibious operations in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters during 1945. A strong emphasis will be placed on Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and the end of the war. The overall program will also look at direct ties with Gettysburg, PA and the U.S. Forces. NOTE: This will be a dominantly living-history based program. An application will be sent out via e-mail for this program. Once received please complete and return the application form ASAP if you plan to participate. For further information contact Cpl Chris Kuhns, ku******@***il.com, or GySgt Williams, di************@*ol.com. For Naval personnel contact Tom Frezza, tf*******@**********ty.edu.