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Contact: Larry Keener-Farley
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Telephone: 717-260-1861 ext 3235
Website: www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

“Meet Our Living Historians” Program 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.

Museum visitors will have an opportunity to meet the volunteers who present the educational living history programs at the Museum. Union and Confederate military units and civilian organizations will be represented. Indoor tabletop displays will feature original artifacts and reproduction items. Visitors will learn about how the past is recreated and obtain information on joining this fascinating hobby.

“Living historians bring history to life by demonstrating how people did things in the in the past,” said Lawrence Keener-Farley, the Museum’s Education Director, “instead of merely seeing an artifact in a display case or reading a book about how something was done, museum visitors see demonstrations, using original or reproduction items.” Throughout the year, the Museum conducts programs that include cannon firings, infantry drill demonstrations, campaign cooking, military music, medicine, and dancing.” This event is also an excellent opportunity for teachers and students to meet and talk with people who have an in depth knowledge of various aspects of Civil War history.

The Museum will also present information on its 2004 Summer History Honors Program for students, ages 11 to 15. This educational program features instruction in infantry drill, presentations on a variety of Civil War topics, and an opportunity to handle 140-year old artifacts.

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