Upcoming Events
| Songs and Stories of the Civil War by Matthew Dodd | |
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Aug 01, 2010 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Dressed in period clothing, Matthew Dodd takes listeners back in time using songs from the period and related stories to explain what it was like to be a soldier of the North or South. Entertaining and educational for all ages. |
| Tales from America's Civil War | |
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Aug 05, 2010 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Author/Historian Rickey Pittman and Celtic/Bluegrass performer Jed Marum will perform music and story telling. |
| Time Traveler Camp | |
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Aug 02 - 06, 2010 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Civil War will come to life through hands-on activities using period correct clothing, crafts, games, food and music. This camp is eligible for students entering the 4th or 5th grade in the Fall of 2010. Camp is limited to 15 participants! |
| Simon Cameron and the Election of 1860 | |
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Aug 07, 2010 Come and meet Simon Cameron (portrayed by Joe Mieczkowski) and Mrs. Margaretta Cameron (portrayed by Chris Mieczkowski). Joe will give a short speech and presentation on the election of 1860. Presentations: 12pm and 2pm |
| "Civil War Sites of Central Pennsylvania" presentation by Jim Schmick | |
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Aug 08, 2010 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM The main focus of this slide illustrated presentation will be the Confederate invasion of Cumberland County 1863. Sites and cemeteries on Harrisburg's East and West shore will be discussed, as well as Lincoln's 1861 and 1865 trips to Harrisburg. This also will be an author signing of Civil War Harrisburg. |
| Living History Encampment - Federal Generals Corps | |
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Aug 07 - 08, 2010 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Living History Encampment & Presentation - USCT | |
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Aug 14 - 15, 2010 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Encampment of the 3rd Regiment United States Colored Troops and presentation on the black soldier and the Civil War with Joe Becton |
| "The Life and Times of General James Longstreet" by Ronald Hawkins | |
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Aug 21, 2010 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Presentation at 12pm; encampment from 10am-5pm on Saturday; 10am-3pm on Sunday |
| The Man in the Red Battle Shirt: The Life of General A.P. Hill by Patrick Falci | |
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Aug 21, 2010 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Patrick Falci portrayed A.P. Hill in the movie Gettysburg. |
| The Forgotten Civil War Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, November 30, 1864 by Dick Simpson | |
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Aug 28, 2010 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Mid-day on Wednesday November 30, 1864, a 31,000 strong Confederate force under General John Bell Hood cornered the 26,000 man Federal Army of General John Schofield at Franklin, Tennessee. |
| "The Battle's Effect on Residents of the Gettysburg Area" by William G. Williams | |
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Aug 28, 2010 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Presentation based on his book Days of Darkness: The Gettysburg Civilians, 1986 historical novel William is a retired journalist and a member of the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table. Book signing to follow presentation. |
| "The Faces of the Civil War: The Realities of Modern Armed Combat by Dr. Paul Douglas Newman | |
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Aug 29, 2010 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Dr. Newman will use Civil War era photography to de-mythologize commonly held beliefs about the American Civil War. |
| Living History Encampment - 4th Maryland Light Artillery | |
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Aug 28 - 29, 2010 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| Living History Encampment - Midway Southern Guard (15th Alabama) | |
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Sep 11 - 12, 2010 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Loading and firing demonstrations at 11am, 1pm & 3pm on Saturday; 1pm & 3pm on Sunday. |
| Book Discussion Group | |
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Sep 15, 2010 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Please join us for an interesting discussion on the latest book selection: The Scythe of Fire: Through the Civil War with One of Lee's Legendary Regiments by Steven Woodworth |
| Living History: Purcell's Battery* | |
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Sep 18 - 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Thunder on the Hill! |
| 'The Life and Times of General Pickett and his wife' | |
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Sep 25 - 26, 2010 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Display and discussion with Living Historian Billie Earnest. |
| Blue & Gray Gala | |
| Oct 01, 2010 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Save the date for our annual fundraising gala! | |
| Living History Encampment - 42nd Mississippi Infantry Co. F | |
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Oct 02 - 03, 2010 Saturday: 10am-4pm & Sunday: 12pm-4pm Reenactors will dress in authentic uniforms and equipment, carry reproduction weapons and camp in authentic tents. The civilians will work on sewing, weaving projects & of course fresh butter!. |
| Dinner Lecture Series Presents: The Election of 1860 with Harold Holzer | |
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Nov 04, 2010 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM The Election of 1860 with Harold Holzer |
| Christmas in the 1860's | |
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Nov 27, 2010 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM Celebrate the holidays by joining us for special performances from the Victorian Dance Ensemble, performing troupe of the Civil War Dance Foundation. Participate in a dance and try on period clothing...a great photo opportunity for you and your family! Performance times will be at 11am, 12:30pm & 2pm Included with your general admission fee |
| War on the Homefront exhibit | |
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Sep 15 - Mar 13, 2011 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Our new changing exhibit! |
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Regular Business Hours
Mon-Tue & Thur-Sat: 10am-5pm
Wed: 10am-8pm
Sun: 12pm-5pm
Holidays: Regular business hours
(Christmas Eve - we will close at 2pm)
Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
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