Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2-11-2026
Department 1
First Year Seminar
Department 2
Civil War Era Studies
Abstract
This project provides an overview of the Virginia Monument located on West Confederate Avenue in Gettysburg. This includes the history of the monument, the creation process, challenges, and controversies found in both the past and present. The establishment of the Virginia Monument provides context for an American nation that found itself recovering from civil war while simultaneously preparing for a new test of determination and highlights the dispute surrounding Confederate monuments in the country.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Recommended Citation
Geuther, Thomas, "The Virginia Monument: Dedication, Duty, and Dispute in Gettysburg" (2026). CAFE Symposium 2026. 4.
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/cafe2026/4
Comments
This poster was created based on work for FYS-W 184 Remembering Slavery and the Civil War and presented as a part of the eleventh annual CAFE Symposium on February 11, 2026.