For immediate release contact: 
Lynn Smolizer 717-260-1861 Ext. 1108

BLACK FRIDAY AT
THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

 Harrisburg, PA (October 30, 2006) Will you be one of millions "shopping and dropping" on Black Friday this year?  How about a visit to The National Civil War Museum, where you can accomplish both shopping and sightseeing...all in one location!  Here some activities scheduled for Black Friday this year:

Victorian Dance Ensemble - The Ensemble will be at the Museum from 12:00pm to 4:00pm to demonstrate dances of the era at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.  Afterwards, visitors will be invited to learn a dance and join in the spirit of the season.  During the Civil War, balls were popular at Christmastime and were often used in the North and South as fundraisers for the war effort.

The Ensemble will also display original photographs, newspapers and Victorian jewelry from members' collections.  Other displays will include a gift box sent to soldiers by civilians and a period tabletop Christmas tree, with homemade ornaments.  Museum guests will also have an opportunity to try on reproduction Civil War era clothing.

Temporary Exhibition - There will be temporary exhibitions on Civil War Holidays throughout the galleries from November 24th through January 7th.

Book signing - David Valuska, co author of the book Damn Dutch Pennsylvania Germans at Gettysburg, will be at the Museum for a book signing from 11:00am-3:00pm.

Memorial bricks discount -  In perfect time for the holiday season, the Museum will also offer discounts on memorial bricks.  Bricks, normally priced at $75, will be priced at the discounted rate of $65.  Commemorative bricks are a great way to honor a veteran or a loved one.  The Walk of Valor offers an opportunity for those to commemorative a relative who served in the Civil War.  The Friends Walkway offers an opportunity for those to honor a relative or friend.  Many honor veterans of other wars, weddings and engagements or memories of loved ones.

Shopping Bonus Gift - Receive a hand-knit holiday stocking FREE in your choice of design:  Civil War Santa, Drum or Bugle with a $50.00 purchase (a value of $36.00 - $50.00)!  Quantities are limited.

The National Civil War Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday from 12:00pm – 5:00pm.  Admission to the Museum is $8 adults, with reduced rates for students, seniors, military personnel and families.  For more information, please call 717.260.1861, or visit the Museum’s website at www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org.  

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