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Issued:
March 19, 2004
Contact: Larry
Keener-Farley
Telephone:
(717) 260-1861 , Ext 3235
Museum Volunteers
Win Parade Award
More than one hundred living historians represented The National Civil War
Museum in the Harrisburg's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March
13th. The efforts of these volunteers in recreating part of our heritage
were rewarded with the trophy for best unit in the parade.
Special thanks to the
following units for helping with this event - 14th Indiana, 1st Maine
Cavalry, 1st, 2nd Maryland, 12th Massachusetts, 5th New York, 1st, 7th
Pennsylvania Reserves, 30th, 53rd, 56th, 83rd, 96th Pennsylvania, 2nd, 4th
U.S. Sykes Regulars and the ladies of Atlantic
Guard Soldiers Aid Society and Victorian Dance Ensemble who carried the
Museum and sponsor banners.
The National Civil War Museum
is located in Reservoir Park in Harrisburg. Admission to the Museum is
$7.00 for adults, with reduced rates for children, seniors and families.
For more information, telephone 717-260-1861 or visit www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org.
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