Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association and American Civil War Museum to host preservation "Meet & Greet" fundraiser with historical landscape artist Jeff Fioravanti April 17 & 18

The Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association, a non-profit preservation group is working quite hard to protect and restore the Daniel Lady Farm. Artist Jeff Fioravanti has aided their efforts by donating an original piece of art work, which they are raffling off to help defray the expenses of this project. The American Civil War Museum has kindly offered a location to the GBPA during the 7th Annual History Meets the Arts Exhibition, in Gettysburg, to help bring awareness of the efforts of the GBPA as they relate to this property.

(PRWEB) April 8, 2004 -- As part of Gettysburg's 7th annual History Meets the Arts celebration, April 16-18, 2004, is made possible by the generosity of The American Civil War Museum, Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg, PA., is presented to help raise awareness to the efforts of the GBPA to protect and preserve the historic Daniel Lady Farm, located on Hanover Road, in Gettysburg. Fioravanti will be appearing at the museum on Saturday, April 17th, at 9:00 -- 11:00 AM and again at 1:00 -- 3:00 PM, as well as on Sunday April 18th, from 11:30 AM -- 1:30 PM.

The Historic Daniel Lady Farm, which includes the oldest market road in Adams County, is one of the most pristine and unique properties in the area, and used extensively during the battle of Gettysburg. The 140+ acre farm served not only as a regimental headquarters to officers of Johnson's Division prior to their assault on Culp's Hill, but as the battle progressed, the farmhouse and barn were converted into field hospitals for wounded Confederate soldiers. In addition, Robert E. Lee visited the farm on the evening of July 1st, and Rebel artillery on the farm traded fire with union cannon on Cemetery Hill.

Recent research has determined that if Confederate troops had not attacked Federal lines on July 3rd, culminating in Pickett's Charge, Northern generals had planned to advance on the Lady farm and the surrounding property in hopes of turning the left flank of the Army of

Northern Virginia. Troops under Henry Slocum had actually advanced to this location on the 1st day, but they pulled back when it appeared the hills were occupied by the enemy, and in response to developments on other parts of the battlefield.

The GBPA was founded in 1959 and serves as the first and oldest public/private collaborative created to protect the Gettysburg battlefield from modern intrusions and sprawl. Fioravanti's appearance is part of these ongoing efforts, as the award-winning artist has donated an original pastel painting of the farm to the GBPA, which they are currently raffling, with the winning ticket drawn on November 19th, at the association's annual dinner.

"The painting itself is a beautiful, peaceful study of the farmhouse and its reflection in a pond located on the property," said Kathi Schue, president of the GBPA "We are thrilled to working with such a talented and professional artist as Jeff," continued Schue. "And we have exciting plans to continue and expand this partnership over the next several years."

"We are equally grateful to the American Civil War Museum for allowing us the opportunity to let people see the painting first hand during such a well attended event," stated Schue. "The museum venue has been very supportive to our efforts, is one of the best known and visited in town, and is an ideal setting to make known our preservation efforts, as well as sell some raffle tickets," concluded the GBPA president.

For additional information on the Daniel Lady Farm and the GBPA, please contact them online at http://www.gbpa.org, via email at Gettysburg@pahouse.net, or through their mailing address at G.B.P.A., PO Box 4087, Gettysburg, PA. 17325.

For additional information about the American Civil War Museum, please contact them online at http://www.e-gettysburg.cc, or visit them at the Gettysburg Gift Center, 297 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg, PA 17325, or call Toll Free: 1-800-887-7775

For additional information about artist Jeff Fioravanti, please contact him online at http://www.fioravanti-fineart.com, via email at jfiorava@concentric.net, or via phone at 781-595-5961.