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The National Civil War Museum offers on-line directions or you may call the automated direction line at 717-260-1861 ext. 7304.

The National Civil War Museum^Ž
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

Museum Hours:

Summer: (April 1st through Labor Day)
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm; Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Winter: (Labor Day through March 31st)
Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm; Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Open Memorial Day, 4th of July & Veteran's Day: 12pm-5pm
Closed Most Federal Holidays

The only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. Equally balanced presentations are humanistic in nature without bias to Union or Confederate causes.

PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release
Contact: Lynn Smolizer 717-260-1861 Ext. 1108

CHRISTMAS IN THE 1860'S AT
THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

Harrisburg, PA (November 14, 2007) - Will you be one of millions "shopping and dropping" on Black Friday this year? How about a visit to The National Civil War Museum, where you can accomplish both shopping and a history lesson...all in one location!

The Victorian Dance Ensemble will be at the Museum from 10:00am-4:00pm on Friday, November 23, 2007 to demonstrate dances of the era. Afterwards, visitors will be invited to learn a dance and join in the spirit of the season. During the Civil War, balls were popular at Christmastime and were often used in the North and South as fundraisers for the war effort.

The Ensemble will also display original photographs, newspapers and Victorian jewelry from members' collections. Other displays will include a gift box sent to soldiers by civilians and a period tabletop Christmas tree, with homemade ornaments. Museum guests will also have an opportunity to try on reproduction Civil War era clothing.

In perfect time for the holiday season, the Museum will also offer discounts on memorial bricks. Bricks, normally priced at $75, will be priced at the discounted rate of $65. Commemorative bricks are a great way to honor a veteran or a loved one. The Walk of Valor offers an opportunity for those to commemorative a relative who served in the Civil War. The Friends Walkway offers an opportunity for those to honor a relative or friend. Many honor veterans of other wars, weddings and engagements or memories of loved ones.

Shopping Bonus Gift - Receive a hand-knit holiday stocking FREE in your choice of design: Civil War Santa, Drum or Bugle with a $50.00 purchase (a value of $40.00-$50.00)! Quantities are limited!

The National Civil War Museum is an educational 501(c)(3) institution dedicated to preserving Civil War history, located in Reservoir Park in Harrisburg, PA. The Museum's seasonal hours of operation are: Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Museum is open 7 days a week April 1 through Labor Day. Admission to the Museum is $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, and $6.00 for students. For more information, please call 717.260.1861, or visit the Museum's website at www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org.

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