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Event Schedule

The American Civil War Museum complex hosts many educational and entertaining events throughout the year. Various authors, historians, living history groups and musical guests appear at the museum annually. It is our goal to enrich guests’ visits through special programming, performances, and a variety of unique presentations.

Special events in recent years include:

  • A special presentation by Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House.
  • Book signings by authors such as New York Times bestseller Jeff Shaara.
  • Live performances by a variety of Civil War era bands such as the Coburn Brass Band in conjunction with the Annual Gettysburg Brass Band Festival.
  • Guest appearances by nationally recognized artists including Andrew Chernak, Francis Barnum, and Bradley Schmehl during the annual History Meets the Arts.
  • Live Nativity during the Holiday season in early December.

In addition to these unique events, every weekend from April until November, the American Civil War Museum offers interactive Living History encampments with Civil War era re-enactors. There any many other special programs taking place year round. Don’t forget to mark you calendar and join our email list to learn about all our exciting events! Don’t just learn about history, be a part of history at the American Civil War Museum Complex!

Please click on any event link to learn get more information about the event.

Meet Co-Authors Eric J. Wittenberg, J. David Petruzzi, and Michael F. Nugent!
Co-authors of 'One Continuous Fight', scheduled to be released in May!
Appearance
Saturday, June 07, 2008

Meet Artist Andrew Chernak!
Gettysburg Festival
Appearance
Saturday, June 28, 2008

The Gettysburg Festival
Celebrate America!
Town-wide Event
Thursday, June 19, 2008 to Sunday, June 29, 2008

Meet Artist Andrew Chernak!
Annual Battle of Gettysburg Reenactment weekend.
Appearance
Saturday, July 05, 2008

145th Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment
Town-wide Event
Friday, July 04, 2008 to Sunday, July 06, 2008

Celebrate Francis Barnum's 80th Birthday!
Join collectors and friends in a weekend long event to honor sculptor Francis Barnum!
Appearance
Friday, August 08, 2008 to Sunday, August 10, 2008

 

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