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PA Civil War Road Show Update
The Pennsylvania Civil War Road Show is in the final stages of production in preparation for its May kick-off in Pittsburgh. The exhibit, housed in a 53 ft. tractor-trailer will bring the story of the Civil War in Pennsylvania to all 67 counties in the Commonwealth from 2011-2014. The show kicks off from May 6-8, 2011 in Pittsburgh, hosted by the Senator John Heinz History Center.
Want to know when the Road Show will visit your town? Be sure to check PACivilWar150.com for the tour schedule and any updates on locations.
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| April Kick-off On the Horizon |
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 In just a few short weeks, Pennsylvania will officially kick-off of the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War. From Harrisburg to Gettysburg, Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and the many, many communities in between, the stories of the Civil War and its impact will be brought to life through events, exhibitions, public programs and more. Below are the highlights of just a few of the many ways Pennsylvania is commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War.
- Gettysburg hosts a series of events, starting on April 7 with a re-enactment of the famous Civil War Skirmish on the town square, which marked the invasion of Pennsylvania. For more information, visit Gettysburg Travel.
- Harrisburg hosts an event at the Capitol to mark the official start of the anniversary of the Civil War on April 12, commemorating the immediate response of Pennsylvania’s governor and legislature in support of the United States.
- Philadelphia parade, review and living history re-enactment on April 16 honors the departure of the first troops from Philadelphia in 1861. For more information, visit Civil War Philadelphia.
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| Highlight on the Everhart Museum |
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"With bullets singing all around me" Regional Stories of the Civil War
February 4 - July 17, 2011
The American Civil War was a defining moment for a young nation and its people, both free and enslaved. Throughout Northeast Pennsylvania no one was left untouched by the cataclysmic events of 1861-1865. 2011 marks the beginning of sesquicentennial observance of this historic period.
The Everhart Museum will present "With bullets singing all around me," a multi-disciplinary exhibit focusing on the Civil War's impact on people from the region, particularly the Museum's founder, Dr. Isaiah Fawkes Everhart, who served as a field surgeon with the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Partnering with regional historical societies and private collectors, the Everhart's exhibit will focus on individual stories from both the battlefield and the home front.
One of the exhibit's highlights will be items owned and used by Dr. Everhart. Exhibit partners include: The Center for Anti-Slavery Studies (Montrose), Lackawanna Historical Society (Scranton), Lycoming County Historical Society (Williamsport), Susquehanna County Historical Society (Montrose), and Chemung County Historical Society, (Elmira, NY). Partial underwriting for this exhibit is provided by Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Inc. and Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Curtin.
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