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Night at the Museum

Let Me Tell You My Story...

"We knelt, shivering, and prayed. The noise above our heads and from the distance, the rattle of musketry, the screeching of shells, and the unearthly cries, mingled with the sobbing of the children shook our hearts. Three soldiers crept down into the cellar, and we concealed and fed them."  
-Salome Sallie Myers

PictureCan you guess which man is real?
The Battle of Gettysburg changed more lives than we could ever imagine. The events that took place in July of 1863, in a small town many people had never heard of, forever affected our nation's history. The Gettysburg Heritage Center museum will come to life with first-person accounts of the battle. You will hear stories such as how the townspeople reacted to the battle raging outside their front door - did they hide? Fight? Run? What dangers did the civilians encounter during the battle?  How did a town left with nothing but wounded and dead, find the strength to continue on? 
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These are the stories of the people who struggled, survived, and rebuilt not only a town but a country. Throughout the museum, you will hear messages of courage and strength - that through the dark there is light. You will gain a better sense of what life was truly like for them during the war, and how they were ordinary people like us, who had to do extraordinary things!


Night at the Museum, 1863 - Schedule

Upcoming Performances

​May 24
June 14
June 28
July 19
August 2
August 30
​October 11


*Programs begin promptly at 5:30 pm  
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Additional dates may be added. 
Available for groups and private events! Must schedule in advance.
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*Please note: Video & streaming of any part(s), or the program in its entirety is prohibited. Still photography is permitted, and encouraged, during the 'Night at the Museum, 1863' program!

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    • Night at the Museum, 1863
    • Living History
    • Conference Room Rental
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    • Fundraisers and Donations
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    • Heritage and Habitat Award
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      • Press Releases
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