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- Jan 16, 2009
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- Pennsylvania
The Civil War Dance Foundation will offer two special programs this weekend at the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center.
On Saturday, May 27, 9AM to 4PM, our Ordnance Detachment will present a display of the most common weapons used in the Battle of Gettysburg, including muskets, rifles, rifle-muskets, carbines, revolvers, swords and sabres. Unlike most museum exhibits, however, this display will allow close examination of the artifacts and even light handling by visitors. It is a rare opportunity to touch a piece of American history. Knowledgeable living historians in period attire will explain the weapons and some of the new technology of the war, including breechloaders, the Maynard tape and pellet priming systems, and pinfire and rimfire cartridges.
On Monday, May 29, the Victorian Dance Ensemble will offer dance demonstrations at 1:00PM and again at 3:00PM. Visitors will see the Ensemble perform some of the most common dances of the era and have a chance to join in and learn a dance from the Civil War. Civilian artifacts including jewelry, fans, dance cards, photographs, and newspapers covering dancing, will also be on display from 11AM to 4PM.
Larry Keener-Farley
Civil War Dance Foundation
2011 Reenactment Unit of the Year
2016 President's Volunteer Service Gold Awardfidget spinners
Visit our Website www.CivilWarDance.org
Visit our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Civil-War-Dance-Foundation/164556213606774
On Saturday, May 27, 9AM to 4PM, our Ordnance Detachment will present a display of the most common weapons used in the Battle of Gettysburg, including muskets, rifles, rifle-muskets, carbines, revolvers, swords and sabres. Unlike most museum exhibits, however, this display will allow close examination of the artifacts and even light handling by visitors. It is a rare opportunity to touch a piece of American history. Knowledgeable living historians in period attire will explain the weapons and some of the new technology of the war, including breechloaders, the Maynard tape and pellet priming systems, and pinfire and rimfire cartridges.
On Monday, May 29, the Victorian Dance Ensemble will offer dance demonstrations at 1:00PM and again at 3:00PM. Visitors will see the Ensemble perform some of the most common dances of the era and have a chance to join in and learn a dance from the Civil War. Civilian artifacts including jewelry, fans, dance cards, photographs, and newspapers covering dancing, will also be on display from 11AM to 4PM.
Larry Keener-Farley
Civil War Dance Foundation
2011 Reenactment Unit of the Year
2016 President's Volunteer Service Gold Awardfidget spinners
Visit our Website www.CivilWarDance.org
Visit our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Civil-War-Dance-Foundation/164556213606774
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