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The National Civil War Museum to Receive
Medals of Honor Donation
Harrisburg, PA (April 10, 2008) -
The National Civil War Museum announced today significant donations to its
artifact collection. The Museum will be accepting the donation of 2 Medals
of Honor into its permanent collections.. More
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Museum Appoints 3 New Board Members
Harrisburg, PA (March 24, 2008) -
The National Civil War Museum has appointed 3 new board members to its board of
directors. Thomas Dilworth,
Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager with M&T Bank,
James Ludlow, President and CEO of Imirage, Inc. and Robert J. Philbin, senior
partner with Hershey Philbin Associates, Inc. officially began their tenure in
February 2008. More
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Civil War Museum Continues to Prosper 'State
of the Museum Address'
Harrisburg, PA (March 19, 2008) - Since its opening seven years ago, The
National Civil War Museum has told the most important chapter in America's
history, enlightening more than 450,000 visitors on how the effects of this
conflict have shaped our Nation today.
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Re-enactor's Expo to be Held This Weekend
Harrisburg, PA (February 25, 2008) - The National Civil War Museum will be
holding a Civil War Re-enactor's Expo on Saturday, March 1, 2008 from
9:00am-3:00pm. Both Confederate and Union units will be exhibiting, as
well as Sutlers.
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Museum Celebrates Opening of Temporary
Exhibition
Harrisburg, PA (January 22, 2008) - The National Civil War Museum will host a
wine & cheese reception on Thursday, January 31, 2008 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
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The National Civil War Museum Announces 2nd
Annual M&T Bank Community Free Day
Harrisburg, PA (January 3, 2008) - M&T Bank has graciously agreed to sponsor a
community free day at the Museum on Saturday, February 16,
2008, which coincides with President's Day weekend.
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The National Civil War Museum Announces
Inaugural Historical Bus Tour
Harrisburg, PA (December 4, 2007) - The National Civil War Museum will sponsor a
chartered bus trip to the beautiful Shenandoah Valley on April 11, 2008.
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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
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Community Free Day at The National Civil War
Museum
Harrisburg, PA (November 2, 2007) - The National Civil War Museum will be
hosting a community free day at the Museum on Saturday, November 10, 2007, which
coincides with Veteran's Day weekend.
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The National Civil War Museum Announces
Seventh Annual Toys for Tots Program
Harrisburg, PA (October 26, 2007) - Joining together for the seventh consecutive
year, The National Civil War Museum and the United States Marine Corps (USMC)
have teamed up to bring Christmas to Harrisburg's children in need.
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Successful Black Tie Fundraiser at
The National Civil War Museum
Harrisburg, PA (October 19, 2007) - The National Civil War Museum hosted its
annual black tie fundraiser on Friday, October 5, 2007. The successful
fundraiser, entitled Dinner with President Lincoln, featured White
House Executive Chef Walter Scheib and James Hayney as President Abraham
Lincoln. With nearly 250 attendees, the evening kicked off with a silent
auction and a reception, in which Museum founder Harrisburg Mayor Stephen R.
Reed made a few special remarks.
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The Art of War Temporary Exhibition opens at
The National Civil War Museum
Harrisburg, PA (October 16, 2007) - The National Civil War Museum is pleased to
announce the opening of the temporary exhibition, The Art of War.
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Free Family Fun Day & Camp Out at The National
Civil War Museum
Harrisburg, PA (June 4, 2007) - Benatec Associates & Waste Management
will be sponsoring a FREE Family Fun Day & Camp Out at The National Civil
War Museum on Saturday, July 14, 2007. Free admission w ill be available
to all visitors, courtesy of Benatec Associates & Waste Management. The
Family Day will be packed with lots of activities for families to enjoy.
Below is a listing of the events tentatively scheduled:
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Civil War Trails Discovery Weekend Activities
at the Museum
Harrisburg, PA (May 2, 2007) - Civil War Trails Discovery Weekend for Harrisburg
will be taking place on Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 this year.
The goal of Discovery Weekend is to draw both local and out-of-town visitors to
discover the region's rich history. The National Civil War Museum will be
offering 1/2 price admission on both Saturday & Sunday for all those who dress
in Civil War period attire.
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Dance Classes To Be Held At Museum
Harrisburg, PA (January 5, 2007) - The Victorian Dance Ensemble will offer a
series of Civil War dance instruction beginning on Saturday, January 28 at
2:00pm at The National Civil War Museum.
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Sony Electronics Inc. Donates Two 40" LCD
Screens to Museum
Harrisburg, PA (January 3, 2007) - Sony Electronics Inc., through the Sony
Technology Center-Pittsburgh (STC-P), has generously donated two 40" LCD screens
and two corresponding wall mounts to The National Civil War Museum, which are
being installed at the Museum today.
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Black Friday at The National Civil War Museum
Harrisburg, PA (October 30, 2006)
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The National Civil War Museum Proudly Salutes
Harrisburg, PA (October 19, 2006) -
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Museum Events This Weekend
Harrisburg, PA (September 20, 2006)
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The King of the Battle
Harrisburg, PA (August 16, 2005) -
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The School of the Soldier
Harrisburg, PA (July 29, 2005) -
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These Tattered Flags
Harrisburg, PA (July 27, 2005) -
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Confederate Infantry
Harrisburg, PA (July 26, 2005) -
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Thunder on the Hill III
Harrisburg, PA (July 5, 2005) -
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The National Civil War Museum Responds
to the President's Call to Action
Harrisburg, PA
(June 29, 2005) -
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Thunder on the Hill II
Harrisburg, PA (June 14, 2005) -
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Thunder on the Hill
Harrisburg, PA (June 1, 2005) -
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Camp Curtin Comes to Life
Harrisburg, PA
(May 10, 2005) -
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Children in the Civil War
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The National Civil War Museum
To Honor Veterans
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The National Civil War Museum Announces
Fourth Annual Toys
for Tots Program
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Commando Raid on the USS WaterWitch
Harrisburg, PA (October 15, 2004) -
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Virginia 'Treasures' on Display
Harrisburg, PA (August 12, 2004) -
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Women's
Roles in the Civil War Harrisburg, PA -
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Rare Uniform to Be Donated Harrisburg,
PA - James and Barbara Weaver of Flourtown, Pa., will donate a very rare
uniform to The National Civil War Museum in a press conference/ceremony
at 1:00PM on Tuesday, May 11, 2004.
The uniform was worn by James Weaver’s great-grandfather, Robert Ford, a
member of Company A of the 76th Pennsylvania Volunteers, better known as
“The Keystone Zouaves.”
Read more...Contact: Rose Bell
Telephone: 717-260-1861, Ext. 1123
Website:
www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
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Museum
Volunteers Win Parade
 Harrisburg,
PA (March 19, 2004) - 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.
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Contact:
Larry Keener-Farley
Telephone: (717) 260-1861 , Ext 3235
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New
Women's Exhibit to Open at
The National Civil War Museum
 Harrisburg,
PA (February 20, 2004) - The National Civil War Museum will open a new
exhibit, "Essential to the Cause: The Role of Women in the Civil War,"
on Saturday, February 28.
"We are highlighting a number of
the significant roles women played during the Civil War," noted Juanita
Leisch Jensen, guest curator of the exhibit. "Women provided medical,
material, monetary, military, social, spiritual and psychological
support for both the North and the South. They provided flags and
banners, sewed uniforms, worked as government clerks and contractors,
nursed the wounded, produced ammunition, cooked food, and even served as
spies, smugglers, scouts and soldiers."
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Contact:
Larry Keener-Farley
Telephone: (717) 260-1861 , Ext 3235
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Toys for Tots To Kick-Off
November 3rd
Harrisburg, PA (October 27, 2003) - The National
Civil War Museum and the United States Marine Corps join forces to bring
joy this Christmas to Harrisburg’s children in need.
CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF EVENT IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2003 AT 10:00AM IN THE
GRAND ROTUNDA OF THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR MUSEUM. One of the most visible
landmarks in Harrisburg, The National Civil War Museum serves as the
ideal headquarters for 2003 Toys for Tots campaign. Distribution of
Collection Support Packages is planned for local Toys for Tots
coordinators attending the kick-off ceremonies. Popular “Patriotic
Santa” Kevin Rawlings will be on hand to greet guests.
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Contact: Diane Myers
Telephone: (717) 260-1861
website: www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
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Meet Our 'Living Historians' This Weekend
at Museum
The National Civil War Museum will present a special “Meet Our
Living Historians” program from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, on Sunday,
November 9.
Read more...Contact: Larry
Keener-Farley
Email:
Telephone: 717-260-1861 ext 3235
Website:
www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
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Opens Special Gettysburg Exhibit
Harrisburg PA (June 27, 2003) - On June 30th, The National Civil War
Museum will open a major gallery exhibition to focus on the Gettysburg
Campaign and the Defense of Harrisburg during one of the most dramatic,
defining moments of the American Civil War.
The exhibition provides some rare glimpses into the overall Gettysburg
Campaign, which involved the capture of the nearby towns and villages
along the approach to the Pennsylvania state capital. Carlisle and Camp
Hill were actually attacked and occupied for a time by Confederate
forces whose mission was to attack and seize Harrisburg. The cities of
York and Mechanicsburg actually surrendered to the Confederate
forces.
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Adversaries Reunited After 140 Years
After one hundred and forty years, two old Civil War adversaries
have come together again at The National Civil War Museum for a special
exhibit “Gettysburg Revisited.”
For the first time
since 1863, the flags of Gen. Webb and the 9th Virginia are together
again, presented in a solemn exhibition at The National Civil War Museum
in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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History Honors Program for Students
at Museum
Harrisburg, PA (June 19, 2003) - The National Civil War Museum will
conduct a special History Honors Program for students, ages 11 to 15,
throughout the summer.
The one, two and four
day sessions are designed for students who have a real interest in Civil
War History.
 Students
will learn by doing. In addition to outdoor activities, students will
have an opportunity to handle and study 140-year old artifacts, receive
in depth tours of the Museum, and hear special presentations on a
variety of Civil War topics.
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Contact:
Larry Keener-Farley
Email:
Telephone: 717-260-1861
Website:
www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
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Civilian Life at Civil War Museum
The National Civil War Museum will present a living
history program on the civilian side of the Civil War from 12:00 Noon to
5:00PM on Sunday, June 22.
The nationally acclaimed Victorian Dance Ensemble
will demonstrate the dances of the Civil War era at 1:00PM and 3:00PM.
Ensemble members will also display period jewelry, photographs,
newspapers, personal items, and clothing. Visitors will have an
opportunity to view 3-dimensional stereo photographs, learn about 1860’s
etiquette, and try on reproduction clothing.
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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Confederate Encampment June 7-8
The National Civil War Museum will present an
Encampment of Confederate Infantry on June 7 and 8.
The camp will be open to the public from 10:00AM to 5:00PM on
Saturday and from 12:00 Noon to 4:00PM on Sunday.
The Stonewall Brigade, with members from Pennsylvania,
Maryland and Virginia, will show how Confederate soldiers actually lived
while on campaign.
“This will not be the typical re-enactor camp,” said Larry
Keener-Farley, the Museum’s Education Director.
“You will not see a field of white tents, so-called camp furniture,
and women cooking meals for soldiers.”
These living historians, who are among the few allowed
to present programs at national battlefield parks, take great pride in
depicting how the army actually looked and behaved while on the march. The men will portray the Stonewall Brigade in 1864, when it
returned to defend Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Each man will have only what he can carry on his back for a
twenty-mile march, he will sleep under the stars, and he will cook and
eat period rations with a minimum of utensils.
Throughout both days, educational programs will feature drill
demonstrations, musket firings, talks about uniforms and equipment,
field cooking, and the camp life of the typical Southern soldier on
campaign.
Exact times of demonstrations will be posted at the Museum.
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May 9, 2003
"The Friends of the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg"
May 9, 2003, the PieceMakers Quilt Guild will present
the quilt to the Co Chairs of the American Journey Event to benefit the
annual fund raiser for the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg. The presentation
will take place at The National Civil War Museum at 10:00am on Friday,
May 9. The quilt will be hung in the museum lobby for a brief period of
time. Raffle tickets are being sold for this quilt. The PieceMaker
Quilt Raffle will be held at The National Civil War Museum on Saturday,
May 31 at 6:30pm. Cocktails~Dinner Buffet~Silent Auction~Dancing. For
more information on the American Journey Gala Event please contact Tara
Gutshall (717) 724-2248.
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May 18, 2003 - 2:00pm -- Lecture
Ivan Frantz, Jr., will speak on the role of the Pennsylvania Railroad
during the Civil War at The National Civil War Museum.
Railroads changed the face of warfare in
the 1860s and Harrisburg was one of the most important railroad centers
during the Civil War. Vast numbers of troops and huge quantities
of supplies passed by rail through Pennsylvania on the way to the
battlefields across the country. Extensive and well-run railroads
were essential to the Northern victory. Frantz will bring this
exciting era of steam and iron to life with a slide-illustrated lecture.
The National Civil War Museum, The Camp
Curtin Historical Society and the North American Railway Foundation
sponsor this program jointly. For more information, telephone
717-260-1861.
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December 26,
2002
"The National Civil War Museum® NEW HOURS"
Effective January 1, 2003
through March 31, 2003 The National Civil War Museum will be closed on
Monday.
NEW
Regular hours:
Tuesday – Saturday. 10:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm.
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December 2, 2002
"The National Civil War Museum will host an evening with Santa from 6:00pm
to 8:30pm on Friday, December 20, 2002."
Kevin Rawlings returns as the Civil War Santa
Claus to spread joy throughout the Christmas Season. Learn how Santa Claus
developed during the Civil War, as Harper’s Weekly artist Thomas Nast recast
the beardless elf into the jolly, rotund and bushy-bearded character we all
recognize today.
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November 1, 2002
"Toys for Tots" U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and The National Civil War Museum
The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, proudly
announces the 2nd annual "Toys for Tots" Campaign with the U.S. Marine
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July
22, 2002
Gods and Generals: The Paintings of Mort
Künstler
The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, proudly
announces its first
major fine art exhibition since its grand opening in February 2001.Read
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February 12, 2001
Bronze Statue Unveiled at Opening
Ceremony
"Moment of Mercy" - The Angel of Marye's Heights
HARRISBURG, PA February 12, 2001 - A bronze statue, Moment of
Mercy, by Pennsylvania sculpture Terry Jones now greets visitors as they
first arrive at the National Civil War Museum.
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February 12, 2001
The National Civil War Museum Grand
Opening a Grand Success
Museum Opens It's Doors to the Public and the Public Opens Their
Hearts to the Museum
HARRISBURG, PA February 12, 2001 - The ceremonies commenced at
2:30pm with opening comments by Harrisburg Mayor, Stephen R. Reed. The
Mayor's remarks were followed by the unveiling of a bronze statue, "Moment
of Mercy" by renown sculptor Terry Jones, and finally by the official ribbon
cutting.
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January 3, 2001
The National Civil War Museum Announces
Opening
Museum Will Open On Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, 2001
HARRISBURG, PA January 3, 2001 - Today The National Civil War
Museum formally announced that their doors would swing open, appropriately
enough, on Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, 2001.
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March 19, 2000
Pepsi Becomes Exclusive Supplier of
National Civil War Museum
Deal worth more than $2.25 million in cash and promotions
HARRISBURG, PA March 19, 2000 - Mayor Stephen R. Reed and the Pepsi
Bottling Group of Harrisburg announced that Pepsi has become an official
sponsor of The National Civil War Museum in a deal worth more than $2.25
million in cash and marketing support.
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July 15, 1999
The National Civil War Museum Receives
$16.2 Million From the State of Pennsylvania
Governor Ridge Presents Funding in Time for Fall Construction
HARRISBURG, PA July 15, 1999 - The remaining loose string is
finally tied as The National Civil War Museum receives over $16 million in
funds from the state of Pennsylvania to go towards the construction of a
two-story, 65,000 square foot structure in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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May 1, 1999
The National Civil War Museum Hires
George Hicks as Executive Director
Museum to Tell Story of Common Soldier
HARRISBURG, PA May 1, 1999 - The newly hired executive director of
Harrisburg's planned National Civil War Museum is preparing to create the
most comprehensive presentation anywhere of the history and experience of
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