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The Meaning of
Gettysburg:
LESSONS IN
Leadership
October 24 - 28, 2016
The Tour: At-A-Glance
This interactive, boots-on-the-ground
tour of the Gettysburg battlefield will
provide valuable lessons in leadership.
Hosted by Speaker/Historian/Minister/
Spiritual Leader Dr. Judy Morley
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Monday, October 24 Friday, October 28, 2016
Land Tour Cost: $1,495 per person
(Based on double occupancy, plus airfare)
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The Meaning of
LESSONS IN
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Gettysburg:
SIGNFICANCE OF THE
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG
The Battle of Gettysburg, fought on July 1-3,
1863, was the turning point of the American
Civil War. A Union victory, The Battle of
Gettysburg stopped Confederate General
Robert E. Lee's second invasion of the North.
More than 50,000 men fell as casualties during
the three-day battle, making it the bloodiest
battle of the American Civil War.
Gettysburg could never be forgotten, but its
place in American memory was enhanced when
President Abraham Lincoln visited the site of
the battle four months later, in November 1863.
Painting of Lincoln’s
Lincoln was invited to attend the dedication of a
“Gettysburg Address”
new cemetery to hold the Union dead from the
battle. He took the opportunity to give a speech
which would provide a justification for the war.
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address would become known as one of the best speeches ever delivered. The text of the
speech is short yet brilliant, and in less than 300 words it expressed the nation’s dedication to the cause of the
war. The famous Gettysburg Address begins, "Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this
continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”
TRIP OVERVIEW
This custom and exclusive tour will submerge the student of history into the significance and context of the
most famous battle of the American Civil War. Conceived and guided by Speaker/Historian Dr. Judy Morley,
this interactive, “boots-on-the-ground” tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield will provide valuable lessons in leadership, using examples such as how a chance encounter became an opportunity for victory; how an unknown
theology professor from Maine used his instinct to save the Union Army; how the greatest general of the era
could have avoided deadly battlefield miscalculations that led to the ultimate defeat of his cause; and how
President Abraham Lincoln, in a few paragraphs, created meaning out of the battle and redefined America.
This unique, one-of-a-kind tour includes 4-nights lodging at the historic Gettysburg Hotel; opening night
cocktail reception with heavy appetizers and two drinks; one buffet breakfast, two continental breakfasts; three
box lunches, and three unique dinners, including the Historic Dobbin House Alehouse and Restaurant, Est.
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Gettysburg:
1776, home of a secret underground railroad
slave hideout, three-days of sightseeing with
commentary by Dr. Judy at the Gettysburg
Battlefield; entrance to the Gettysburg National
Park Service Museum and Visitor Center to
include entrance to a movie about the Battle
of Gettysburg, “A New Birth of Freedom” and
the Gettysburg Cyclorama; entrance to the
David Wills House, where Lincoln stayed the
night before delivering the Gettysburg Address;
and generous free time each day for personal
exploration and shopping. Note: Traveling to
Pennsylvania in October is considered “high
season” and can offer spectacular leaf-viewing
opportunities, weather permitting.
GETTING TO GETTYSBURG
Enjoy Pennsylvania’s “high season”
of spectacular autumn colors.
To reach Gettysburg by air, travelers must fly
in to an airport that is close by and then take
public transportation or drive the final distance 45 minutes to two hours by car, depending on the airport.
Baltimore (BWI) is 55 miles away offering many flights to/from many U.S. cities; Harrisburg (MDT) is 36
miles but may have limited flight availability; Washington Dulles (IAD) is 78 miles; and Philadelphia (PHL)
is 118 miles. Plan on flying in on Monday, October 24 to arrive in Gettysburg for a 7:00 P.M. cocktail party
and tour briefing; and depart anytime on Friday, October 28.
Information on shuttle service to/from your airport will be provided.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
4-nights lodging at the Gettysburg Hotel, including all taxes; all meals from
Monday night cocktail party to Thursday night farewell dinner; touring daily of the Gettysburg Battlefield
with on-site commentary by Dr. Judy; other sightseeing per itinerary; admissions to include The Gettysburg
National Park Service Museum and Visitor’s Center and The David Wills House; and group transportation
within Gettysburg via motor-coach.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare; transportation to/from airport to Gettysburg Hotel; baggage
handling; breakfast on final morning, Friday, October 28 (available in the hotel restaurant); items of a personal
nature including alcoholic beverages unless otherwise noted; tipping; and optional trip insurance. Single rooms
are available for a supplemental fee.
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Gettysburg:
The charming and recently renovated
Gettysburg Hotel, Est. 1797, is located at One
Lincoln Square, in the heart of historic downtown Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and is within
walking distance to the Gettysburg battlefield,
historic area attractions, and many downtown
shops and restaurants. In 2013, this iconic 119room hotel, rich in history and hospitable ambiance, was voted “Best Historic Hotel” by Historic
Hotels of America. It has received many other
coveted awards as well, including “Gettysburg’s
Best Hotel” for the past nine consecutive years.
Dr. Judy, who has previously stayed here, personally selected this hotel for her upcoming tour
of the Gettysburg Battlefield. She appreciates
the hotel’s history and location, complimentary
high speed wireless Internet, business center and
fitness center access, a roof top swimming pool,
new flat screen HDTVs, casual dining, and the
private dining venue reserved for this group.
Our Itinerary
Established in 1797, you’ll love the
history that comes with your stay at
the Gettysburg Hotel.
(Subject to change)
Monday, October 24, 2016
Departure from your gateway city; arrive to hotel; welcoming
reception with heavy appetizers; overview of the week
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Today’s Theme: The Power of Serendipity
Buffet Breakfast at hotel; depart on busses approximately 10:00 a.m.; go to Visitor’s Center; Watch movie and
cyclorama, tour museum; box lunch at picnic ground at Gettysburg; go to McPherson’s Ridge, site of the first
day of the battle; approx. 4 hours of free time; group dinner
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Today’s Theme: The Will to Lead
Continental Breakfast at hotel; depart approximately 9:30 a.m.; all-day touring at the battlefield to include
Culp’s Hill, Seminary Ridge, Devil’s Den, Peach Orchard, Little Round Top, and the High Water Mark; box
lunch at picnic ground on battlefield; approx 3 hours of free time; festive multi-course dinner at the historic
Dobbin House, Gettysburg’s oldest and most historic building and a National Register of Historic Places site.
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Our Itinerary
Gettysburg:
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
Today’s Theme: Making Meaning
Continental Breakfast at hotel; depart approximately 10:00 a.m.; tour David Wills House
where President Lincoln put the finishing
touches on his Gettysburg Address; the Gettysburg National Cemetery, boxed lunch location
TBD, free afternoon, and closing dinner at hotel.
Friday, October 28, 2016
Check out of hotel; breakfast in restaurant or
nearby café (at your cost); departure to your
airport for return to your hometown city.
Walk in the steps of Abraham
Lincoln at the David Wills House
trip host & spiritual leader
Rev. Judy Morley, Ph.D., a passionate student of American History, has an extensive
background in executive leadership, public speaking, and organizational development. She is the
author of multiple books and articles, most recently Use the Cosmic 2×4 to Hit a Home Run: Five Spiritual
Steps to Overcome Adversity. She has been featured in several documentaries, including Downtown Denver: Heart
of the Queen and MPower: Empowering Women in Business and Beyond. She holds advanced degrees in history and
consciousness studies and has spent most of her career as an executive, entrepreneur, and professional educator in
the fields of marketing, academia, and non-profit leadership. She is the Founding Minister, Spiritual and Executive
Director of Foothills Center for Spiritual Living, in Evergreen, Colorado. For more information on Dr. Judy, visit
her website at www.DrJudyMorley.net.
PRICING/TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The cost of the tour is $1,495 per person, based on double occupancy and 30 passengers. A single supplement is available
for $355.00/4-nights. A $400 per person deposit via check to Rautenstraus Travel, Inc., or major credit card, along with
a signed registration sheet, secures your space with balance due on/before 7/15/16. See registration form for cancellation
fees/terms.
GROUP COORDINATORS
Questions or ready to enroll? Contact group coordinators, Kent and Kathleen Rautenstraus of Rautenstraus Travel,
Inc., at 303-233-3458 or via email at [email protected]. (Note: This is a home-based travel company.)
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