NEWS RELEASE

 Issued November 1, 2002                                                   For Immediate Release

The National Civil War Museum and the United States Marine Corps have joined forces to help bring Christmas to Harrisburg’ children in need.

 Bring a new, unwrapped toy of a $10 value or more and receive a ticket to The National Civil War Museum as our gift to you in support of this very worthwhile program.  The National Civil War Museum wants to give back to the community that has supported us so greatly.

 ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2002 AT 10:00AM WE WILL KICK-OFF THIS CAMPAIGN.  The National Civil War Museum is one of the most visible locations and landmarks in Harrisburg, won’t you join us under our beautifully decorated Christmas tree to help bring joy to our local children in need.                

 The Toys for Tots program embodies the true spirit of Christmas.  The National Civil War Museum symbolizes everything that is America.  This partnership brings together two strong forces sharing the same goal.  Please join us as we help to bring the joy of Christmas to a child in need this holiday season.  The gift of a shiny new toy to a needy child means that someone cares and that Christmas hasn’t passed them by.  All the toys collected stay in our community. 

 Come and donate a toy for a local youth, from November 1 to December 20, 2002.  Celebrate Christmas with the United States Marines and The National Civil War Museum. 

 The National Civil War Museum is located in Reservoir Park in Harrisburg.  Regular hours: Monday – Saturday. 10:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm.  For more information, telephone 717-260-1861 or visit our website: www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org.

 About The National Civil War Museum

The National Civil War Museum is a permanent, nonprofit educational institution created to promote the preservation of material culture and sources of information which are directly relevant to the American Civil War of 1861-1865 and the aftermath period of the war as related to Civil War Veteran's service organizations including the Grand Army of the Republic, United Confederate Veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy to 1920.

The National Civil War Museum
1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park
Harrisburg, PA 17103

Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 12 to 5pm

Admission
Adults . . . . . . . $7
Seniors . . . . . . $6
Students . . . . . $5
Families . . . . . $25

Contact Information
Debra Lavelle
Director of Marketing
The National Civil War Museum
1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 260-1861 ext. 1201