GDG- Camp Curtin Historical Society's CW Days-June 21-22 near Harrisburg, PA

[Margaret D. Blough]

This may come under the heading of shameless self-promotion since I'm on the board of the Camp Curtin Historical Society.

Regards,

Margaret

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145th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Campaign 
Camp Curtin Historical Society’s 
Civil War Days 
June 21-22 
Negley Park, Lemoyne 
Camp open 11AM-5PM on Saturday, 11AM-3PM on Sunday. 
The park and surrounding neighborhood were the site of Fort Washington, the largest fort defending Harrisburg in 1863. A 1/4 mile to the west of the park is 
Fort Couch, the only surviving Civil War military site in the Harrisburg area. 
Artillery firing demonstrations 
at 1:00PM, 3:00PM & 8:30PM Saturday and 1:30PM Sunday 
Display of original Civil War weapons and 
presentations on local history throughout both days 
Civil War era dance at 7:30PM on Saturday 
This dance is for the public - families welcome 
Dances will be taught by the Victorian Dance Ensemble 
Period attire is not required – Wear comfortable modern clothing 
At sunset the artillery will present a spectacular night-time firing demonstration 
Free maps to other West Shore Civil War locations will be available 
and Camp Curtin’s tour book, Civil War Harrisburg, will be on sale. 
Negley Park is located at 5th Street and Cumberland Road in Lemoyne. 
>From Market Street in Lemoyne, go north on 5th Street, turn right and the park will be on your left. 
For information, telephone 717-732-5330 or email campcurtin1861 at aol.com