Contact: Lynn Smolizer                                                      For immediate release
717.260.1861 x. 1108                                                       February 2010
lsmolizer@nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

(Harrisburg, PA) - The National Civil War Museum announced today that Kenneth W. Lee has been elected to the board of directors.

Mr. Lee, an attorney with Tucker Arensberg Attorneys based out of Pittsburgh, practices in the areas of construction litigation, construction-related insurance matters, municipal and government contracts, and surety law. His experience includes the representation of owners, contractors and surety providers in all fields of the construction industry.

"Ken Lee is a welcome addition to our board," Gene Barr, chairman of the Museum's board of directors said.  "His legal experience and enthusiasm for history and the preservation of it makes his appointment very suitable and we appreciate his acceptance of our invitation to join the board.  I'm confident that Ken's role on the board will greatly benefit The National Civil War Museum and our plans for the future."

Ken is a 1987 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he received the Faculty Award for Legal Scholarship. He earned his B.A. degree in history from Gettysburg College and his M.A. degree in history from Villanova University.

Ken is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, the Dauphin County Bar Association, the Cumberland County Bar Association, the Better Business Bureau where he served as an arbitrator/mediator, and the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC). He was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 in the Construction Law category and named a 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in the Construction/Surety Law Category.

"I am excited to join the board of directors and be part of the continued development and growth of The National Civil War Museum," Lee commented. "It's an honor to serve on the board of an organization dedicated to preserving and commemorating such an important period of America's history."

About The National Civil War Museum
Opened in February 2001, The National Civil War Museum is a non-profit educational institution dedicated solely to the American Civil War.  It is the largest Civil War museum that addresses the war from both the Northern and Southern perspective, and from both a military and civilian perspective. The Museum protects some of the nation's treasures, including General Robert E. Lee's personal Bible, and more than 24,000 artifacts, documents and photos, worth an estimated $20 million. Admission to the Museum is $9.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors, and $7.00 for students with reduced rates for children and families.  The Museum offers complimentary ample parking.  For more information, please call 717.260.1861, or visit the Museum's website at http://www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org/.