Exclusive Book Launch "A Sight Never to Be Forgotten" by Rev. Dr. Nancy Jill Hale

Saturday, December 6, 2025
1:00–2:00 PM
The National Civil War Museum
Free & Open to the Public
(Seating is limited; early arrival encouraged.)
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About the Program
Join us for an engaging presentation and book launch of A Sight Never to Be Forgotten, the powerful new work by Rev. Dr. Nancy Jill Hale exploring the firsthand accounts of Union chaplains who served during the Gettysburg campaign.
As part of this special event, attendees will have the rare opportunity to view a curated selection of chaplain-related Civil War artifacts from the NCWM collections, displayed exclusively for this program.
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Program Overview
Civil War chaplains served as far more than regimental staff—they were spiritual leaders, counselors, companions, and often courageous figures who shared the hardships of army life. Many risked their safety out of devotion to God, their regiments, and the moral welfare of the men they served.
This presentation introduces visitors to the history of Civil War chaplaincy and highlights several moving stories of chaplains at Gettysburg, including accounts never before published. These narratives offer a poignant look at faith, sacrifice, and the lived experience of soldiers before, during, and after battle.
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About the Author
Rev. Dr. Nancy Jill Hale is an ordained United Methodist pastor who has served congregations in New York and Pennsylvania since 1998. A devoted student of Civil War history—especially the Battle of Gettysburg—she has deep personal ties to the field, with three ancestors who fought in Pennsylvania regiments.
She is also the author of the novel Faith and Duty, a contributor to Gettysburg Magazine, and became a Licensed Battlefield Guide in August 2025. Dr. Hale continues her pastoral service in Fayetteville, PA.
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Book Signing & Q&A
A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Hale and purchase signed copies of A Sight Never to Be Forgotten.

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