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Contact:  Lynn Smolizer 717-260-1861 Ext. 1108

 

THE ART OF WAR TEMPORARY EXHIBITION OPENS AT THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR MUSEUM 

                                                                   

October 16, 2007 (Harrisburg, PA) – The National Civil War Museum is pleased to announce the opening of the temporary exhibition, The Art of War.  The Art of War covers the art of common soldiers with their original drawings and carvings done in camp, in prison and back home as veterans.  In addition to soldier art, this exhibit shows the work of artists of the time and how they were inspired by the war.  The soldier art will be displayed at the Museum through January 13, 2008.

The National Civil War Museum is an educational 501(c)(3) institution dedicated to preserving Civil War history.  Located in Reservoir Park in Harrisburg, PA, the Museum's seasonal hours of operation are: Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. Between April 1 and Labor Day, the Museum is open seven days a week.  Admission to the Museum is $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, and $6.00 for students.  For more information about  this exhibit, please call 717.260.1861 or visit the Museum's website at www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org.  

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