Community Media of South Central PA Celebrating Community
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The Battle of Gettysburg 161st Anniversary
July 6 @ 8:30 am - July 7 @ 3:00 pm
This is a full scale Civil War Reenactment to commemorate the 161st Battle of Gettysburg taking place July 6 & 7, 2024 in Gettysburg.
Gates open 8:30AM both Saturday and Sunday.
This immersive history event is sure to please all the senses and is a wonderful opportunity for an all-day family outing full of entertainment and education.
Come out and see the artillery, infantry and cavalry drill and engage in battle, listen to speaker presentations on a variety of topics and experience the full-size cannons shake the ground as plumes of smoke and the smell of gunpowder fill the air.
Visit the extensive living history camp for one-on-one interactions with period entertainers as they perform and demonstrate, explore the vendor and sutler tents for merchandise, goods, food and wares, participate in the period games, set up for kids of all ages and our first ever Little Soldiers Battle!!
Don’t forget to visit the farmhouse museum and barn for open, self-guided tours of Mr. and Mrs. Lady’s 1863 home-turned-hospital and say hello to our docents!
Can’t wait to see you there!
