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w w w . g e t t y s b u r g r e e n a c t m e n t . c o m For tickets call: 1-800-514-3849 | [email protected] | P.O. Box 3482 | Gettysburg, PA 17325-3482 Event sponsored by the Gettysburg Anniversary Committee | Organizers of the Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment 2 Battle News Directions to the July 3-5, 2015 Reenactment

PA Rte 34 US Rte 15 N to Carlisle to Harrisburg Driving Directions US Rte 30 W to Chambersburg General Directions From Route US 15: Take US Rte 30 E the Steinwehr Avenue exit. Go North on Stein- Gettysburg to York wehr Avenue (Business Rt. 15 N) 200 yards. Turn Left onto Bullfrog Road - go approx. 1.5 mile. Turn Right onto Pumping Station Road. PA Rte 116 Continue on Pumping Station Road to Reen- PA Rte 116 W to Hanover to Fairfield actment Site. Pumping Directions From Center of Town: Take Stein- Station Rd. wehr Avenue South (Business Rt. 15 South) ap- prox. 1.5 mile to Millerstown Road. Turn right onto Millerstown Road. Cross over Confeder- ate Ave at stop sign. Continue straight on Mill- PA Rte 97 erstown Road past Eisenhower Nat’l Historic to Baltimore Bullfrog Rd. Site (road name changes to Pumping Station Road) Continue on Pumping Station Road to Steinwehr Ave Exit the reenactment site. GPS Location: US Rte 15 to Washington, D.C. 965 Pumping Station Rd., Gettysburg, PA 2015 Helpful Hints

- NO PETS are allowed on site or - GENERAL ADMISSION - BLEACHER SEATING of- in the parking areas. TICKETS are required and ad- fers the best view possible for the - ARRIVAL TIME: The event mit you into the reenactment site, battles and field demonstrations. site gates open at 8:30 a.m. each all activities and demonstrations. Seating is first-come, first-served. day and the program begins at You may bring folding type lawn Order tickets early - bleacher seat- 9:00 a.m. So come early and plan chairs to view the battles and field ing is limited (extra charge). to spend the day. Please be sure to events from your own chair or - SEATING: No one spot (in- arrive at least two hours prior to stand in the designated spectator cluding bleacher seating) will be the “battles.” While there is plenty areas. Spaces are on a first-come, the best for all days of the reen- to see and do all over the site, traf- first-served basis. Arrive early if actment action. Everyone will see fic peaks just prior to these times. you intend to set up your chair some distant as well as close ac- Try not to make commitments in near the front. NOTE: Bleacher tion. You might consider bringing town or off-site immediately -fol seating is NOT INCLUDED in a small pair of binoculars in order lowing the “battles.” Anticipate General Admission Tickets. to see some things up close. delays and consider staying on site to relax and stroll around the For Tickets & Event Information camps and food areas following Please Visit Our Website: the “battles.” The very best time to walk the site is after the “battles.” - CLOTHING: We suggest wear- GettysburgReenactment.com ing light colored clothing, hats, or call 1-800-514-3849 comfortable shoes, sunglasses and Prices are Higher at Gate *Schedule subject to change sunscreen. Battle News 3 4 Battle News Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment July 3rd, 4th, & 5th, 2015* Order Tickets Online at www.GettysburgReenactment.com or call 1-800-514-3849 Advanced Ticket Prices* One Day Tickets Two Day Tickets Three Day Tickets Adult Admission $29 Adult Admission $49 Adult Admission $69 Youth Admission $16 Youth Admission $24 Youth Admission $29 Bleacher Seating is Optional - $10 per person per day * Multi-Day Discounts Available Only Online or by Phone at 1-800-514-3849 General Admission Tickets Are Required General Admission: Includes entry to all battles, demonstrations, activities, and on-site free parking (turf conditions permitting). General Admission does not include Seating. Bleacher Seating: is provided for an additional fee. ORDER TICKETS EARLY! BLEACHER SEATING IS LIMITED!! (Bleacher Seating cannot be purchased without General Admission)

Single Day Tickets May Be Purchased At Any Of The Gettysburg Vendors Listed Below* The Blue and Gray Gift Shop Home Front General Store Regimental Quartermaster 531 Baltimore Street 777 Baltimore St, Ste 105 49 Steinwehr Avenue 717-334-2472 717-778-1413 717-338-1864 Gettysburg Ghost Tours Civil War Store on Steinwehr 47 Steinwehr Avenue T&S Clothing and Gifts 41 Steinwehr Avenue 717.338.1818 1 Chambersburg Street 717-334-6004 717-334-7575 Gettysburg Heritage Center Federal Point Inn 297 Steinwehr Avenue The Union Drummer Boy 75 Springs Avenue 717-334-6245 34 York Street 717-334-7800 GNMP Visitor Center Gift Store 717-334-2350 1195 Baltimore Pike 717-334-2288 * Vendor Ticket Sales Are Subject to a $5 Processing Fee Per Order.

*Ticket Policy: The annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment is an outdoor weather related event staged entirely in farm fields and like all outdoor events, the ability to per- form, and public safety considerations can be affected by serious weather and turf conditions, which are beyond the organizers’ control. Tickets are absolutely non-refundable as indicated by the specific terms on each ticket, and on our website, rack cards and other printed materials. In the unlikely event of a necessary and unavoidable postponement, the rescheduled dates for the 2015 event would be August 7, 8, & 9, 2015 -- tickets would then be honored for any day of the rescheduled event. To check the event status at anytime you may log onto our website: www.gettysburgreenactment.com. Information is posted immediately on the “home page” or you may contact us by phone at 717-338-1525. Battle News 5 Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment July 2-5, 2015 Schedule of Events* FRIDAY, JULY 3RD 8:30 a.m. — Gates Open & Your Adventure Begins 9:00 a.m. — The Federal Generals discuss their options for the Battle. (Activities Tent 1) 9:30 a.m. — Civil War Medicine - the good, the bad and the ugly. (Activities Tent 2) 10:00 a.m. — U.S. Christian Commission tells the story of their hardships. (Activities Tent 1) 10:30 a.m. — Generals Lee and Longstreet ponder the first day’s successes. Activities( Tent 2) 11:00 a.m. — Music performed by the Second South Carolina String Band. (Activities Tent 1) 11:30 a.m. — A woman’s opinion of the hardships of the war. (Activities Tent 2) 12:00 p.m. — Actor Patrick Falci tells talks about the making of the movie “Gettysburg”. (Activities Tent 1) 12:30 p.m. — How to become a Reenactor. (Activities Tent 2) 1:30 p.m. — Military Battle Demonstration (Tactical Skirmish) — Live Mortar Fire Demonstration. Watch as the balls fly through the air. Follows( Battle) 2:30 p.m. — Artillery Crew Field Demonstration (Narrated) 3:00 p.m. — Ghostly Tales of Historic Gettysburg told by Johlene “Spooky” Riley. (Activities Tent 1) 3:30 p.m. — An 1860’s Fashion Show presented by the Ladies of the American Living History Society. (Activities Tent 2) 4:00 p.m. — Period Music performed by the 46th PA Brass Band. (Activities Tent 1) 4:30 p.m. — Stories of the Spies of the Civil War. (Activities Tent 2) 5:30 p.m. — Battle: The Push To Seminary Ridge - First Day Action SATURDAY, JULY 4TH 8:30 a.m. — Gates Open & Your Adventure Begins Again 9:00 a.m. — U.S. Christian Commission tells the story of their hardships. (Activities Tent 1) 9:30 a.m. — The Federal Generals discuss their options for the Battle. (Activities Tent 2) 10:00 a.m. — Generals Lee and Longstreet ponder the first day’s successes. Activities( Tent 1) 11:00 a.m. — Battle: Hell To Pay - Buford Defends The High Ground — Live Mortar Fire Demonstration. Watch as the balls fly through the air. Follows( Battle) 1:00 p.m. — Artillery Crew Field Demonstration - Narrated (Field Demonstration) — Live Mortar Fire Demonstration. Watch as the balls fly through the air. Follows( Battle) 2:00 p.m. — Actor Patrick Falci tells talks about the making of the movie “Gettysburg”. (Activities Tent 2) 2:30 p.m. — Ghostly Tales of Historic Gettysburg told by Johlene “Spooky” Riley. (Activities Tent 1) 3:00 p.m. — Civil War Wedding: Share the Love & Joy as this Living History couple recite their vows. (Activities Tent 1) 4:00 p.m. — Battle: A Bloody Harvest - The Wheatfield 6:00 p.m. — Civil War Religious Revival Service. (Activities Tent 1) 8:00 p.m. — Reenactors Camp Dance with the 2nd South Carolina String Band. (Activities Tent 2) SUNDAY, JULY 5TH 8:30 a.m. — Gates Open & Your Adventure Begins Anew 9:00 a.m. — Attend a Period Worship Service (Activities Tent 1) or a Catholic Service (Activities Tent 2) 10:00 a.m. — The Federal Generals discuss their options for the upcoming Battle (Activities Tent 1) 10:30 a.m. — Civil War Medicine - The good, the bad and the ugly. (Activities Tent 2) 11:00 a.m. — Battle: Virginians & Wolverines - Action as depicted in the East Cavalry Field — Live Mortar Fire Demonstration. Watch as the balls fly through the air. Follows( Battle) 12:30 p.m. — A Woman’s opinion of the hardships of war. (Activities Tent 2) 1:00 p.m. — Actor Patrick Falci tells talks about the making of the movie “Gettysburg”. (Activities Tent 1) 1:30 p.m. — Civil War Medicine - The effects of Battle on Soldiers. Activities( Tent 2) 2:30 p.m. — Battle: Glory Or Death - segment of Pickett’s Charge 3:30 p.m. — Ghostly Tales of Historic Gettysburg told by Johlene “Spooky” Riley. (Activities Tent 1) All Battle are narrated by Licensed Battlefield Guides. All reenactment activities held at the reenactment site on 965 Pumping Station Road. *All events and times subject to change. 6 Battle News July 3-5, 2015 Gettysburg

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Youth Activities Tent Battle News 7 “The Push To Seminary Ridge - The First Day” Friday, July 3rd, 5:30PM (Battle Scenario) Early in the morning on July 1st Confederate General moved toward Gettysburg from Cashtown on the Chambersburg Pike in search of supplies. Heth’s entire division was mustered for the march when one of his brigade’s had returned and reported a size- able force of Union cavalry near Gettysburg. After exchanging a few shots with a Union cavalry picket post near Marsh Creek, Heath believed he may be facing some local militia and a small Union force as he approached Herrs Ridge, Willoughby Run, McPherson’s Ridge and Seminary Ridge. This belief was short-lived. Heath discovered the Rebels were facing General Buford’s dismounted cavalry, who had been sent forward to McPherson’s Ridge and to Willoughby Run in order to stall the Confederate advance. William Gamble’s brigade of Buford’s division, supported by Lt. John H. Calef’s U.S. Battery with their breech loading carbines, did a fine job of delaying the Confederate approach. The Rebels were stalled – but only for a short period. The intense fighting of the First Day was just beginning. Two brigades, commanded by General Archer & Davis, pressed slowly ahead crossing Willoughby Run. On Seminary Ridge from the cupola of Schmucker Hall, General Buford was watching his men being pushed back from Willoughby Run when General John Reynolds, riding ahead of his First Corps coming up in support, asked Buford to hold out until his troops arrived. “The devil’s to pay”, exclaimed Buford. Then he simply replied, “I reckon I can.” At the end of the first day’s battle, lo- cations west of Gettysburg such as Herr’s Ridge, McPherson’s Woods, Willoughby Run, The Railroad Cut, Iverson’s Pits, Oak Hill, Schmucker Hall and Seminary Ridge would be etched into American history. The Union forces were eventually driven back through the town, but the First Day delaying action that held the line gave Union reinforcements enough time to arrive and secure the strategic advantage on Cemetery Ridge. Experience the exhilarating ‘Push To Seminary Ridge” action as the battle begins on Friday, July 3rd at 5:30PM, at the 152nd Gettysburg Anniversary Civil War Battle Reenactment. “Hell To Pay - Buford Defending The High Ground” Saturday, July 4th, 11AM (Battle Scenario) This constantly changing First Day action, involving cavalry, artillery and infantry, recreates the gallant initial defense and eventual retreat of Union forces from the western and northern outskirts of Gettysburg, to the final defensive Federal position on Cemetery Ridge on July 1st. The began with Confederate troops approaching from Cashton attacking the Federal troops on McPherson Ridge, just west of town. The attack began along Chambersburg Pike when members of General A.P. Hill’s Corp began probing the Federal line on McPherson Ridge. Largely outnumbered, the Union forces fight valiantly to hold the high ground on McPherson, Seminary and Oak ridge’s. As the Feder- als were overrun by the Confederate forces in the afternoon, they were chaotically driven back through town. Thousands of Union soldiers were captured as they made their way to Cemetery Hill to rally the troops and make their historically definitive stand. This action was critical to ensure that Meade’s army secured the high ground on Cemetery Ridge. Enjoy an entire day of reenactment events while experiencing this battle on Friday at the 152nd Gettysburg Anniversary Battle Reenactment. A Bloody Harvest - The Wheatfield Saturday, July 4th, 4:00PM (Battle Scenario) On the morning of July 2, 1863 the Confederate forces were jubilant. They had driven the enemy from the field and now occupied the town of Gettysburg. General Robert E. Lee decided to remain at Gettysburg to defeat the defending Federal force, now deployed on high ground south and east of town. Deciding on a Napoleonic flanking maneuver against the Union troops, Lee ordered an attack, with General Longstreet’s 1st Corps engaging the Federals on Little Round Top, and General Ewell’s 2nd Corps hitting the Federals on Cemetery and Culp’s Hills as a diversion. General Longstreet’s troops had not arrived yet on the morning of July 2, and determinedly traveled in a counter-march to avoid detection. As a result, Dan Sickles, commander of the Union 3rd Corps, ordered his men off the rocky hill and positioned them in fields and knolls in the shadow of the Round Tops. He believed the Confederates would not attack his men on high ground; rather he thought, Lee was probably going to skirt around the Union forces and run toward Washington. Continued on Page 8 8 Battle News A Bloody Harvest - The Wheatfield Continued from Page 7 When General Longstreet’s troops arrived at Gettysburg on the afternoon of July 2, he was amazed to find men in blue in the Peach Orchard that ran along the Emmitsburg Road. Sickles had deployed most of his men there, leaving a brigade under Regis DeTrobriand in a wheat field and another in Devil’s Den, under the command of Hobart Ward. Longstreet launched his troops against the Federals, hoping to gain the high ground of Little Round Top before Union General discovered that his flank was void of protection. Soon Sickles found himself in desperate trouble and as Devil’s Den fell, he asked for reinforce- ments for the Wheatfield. General John Caldwell’s division of the Union 2nd Corps was dispatched in reply. Caldwell’s division consisted of four brigades, commanded by Colonels Cross, Kelly, Brooke, and Brigadier General Samuel Zook. These troops were immediately engaged in fierce, hand-to-hand combat as the Wheatfield became enveloped in smoke and musketry. Six times the field changed hands in just over two hours as Cross and Zook fell mortally wounded, and Kelly’s Irish Brigade rushed to the stony ridge to stop their foes in gray. Men from Georgia and South Carolina collided with men from Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, Massachu- setts, and Ireland, leaving many dead and wounded in their wake. The Wheatfield extracted a gruesome toll of death and carnage for both sides. The Con- federates suffered causalities of 1,394 and the Union 3,125 – which was not a typical ratio of causalities for attackers to defenders. This small expanse of agricultural ground would long be remembered by veterans as a name unique in the history of warfare given the unwavering furiousness of this fight. Experience this violent struggle with varied action in Bloody Harvest At The Wheatfield at The 152nd Gettysburg Anniversary Civil War Battle Reenactment on -Sat urday, July 4th at 4PM. “Wolverines and Virginians - Rummel Farm” Sunday, July 5th, 11AM (Battle Scenario) General J.E.B. Stuart ordered the 1st VA Cavalry of Fitz Lee’s Brigade to make a mounted charge to drive a wedge between the Union lines at the Rummel Farm and Low Dutch Road. Stuart is unaware of the presence of the 1st and 7th Michigan over the ridge guarding the intersection of the Low Dutch and Hanover roads. General Gregg orders a charge against the 1st VA regiment. Brig. General Custer places himself at the head of the charge and with his saber drawn led the 7th Michigan in the charge. Custer stood and turned in his saddle, took off his hat, and shouted, “Come on, you Wolverines!” To this point in the war the Confederate cavalry had maintained con- sistent superiority to their Federal counterparts. This Union victory not only prevented the Confederate cavalry from attacking and disrupting the rear of the Federal position prior Pickett’s Charge, it also signaled the beginning of Federal cavalry advancement for the duration of the war. Cavalry actions are always a crowd pleaser at the reenactment. Normally these reenactment equestrians salute the spectators with a close up Grand Re- view at the conclusion of the battle. Don’t miss Wolverines and Virginians – Rummel Farm on Sunday morning at the 152nd Gettysburg Anniversary Battle Reenactment. “Glory or Death” (Segment of Pickett’s Charge) Sunday July 5th, 2:30pm (Battle Scenario) Just mention of the phrase “Pickett’s Charge” brings forth a multitude of vivid thoughts and sensory perceptions. The stone wall at the copse of trees on Cemetery Ridge came to symbolize the most significant Southern advance on Union soil during the . During the conflict at the wall artillery explosions, brutal hand to hand combat, cannons filled with canister and wave after wave of Confeder- ate soldiers being decimated was the order of the day. At the wall the Federals had rank after rank, infantry division after infantry division, artillery filled with canister and even the provost guards on the line awaiting the Confederate advance To the rear of this force awaited a regi- ment of cavalry. Against a Federal army so disposed, driven to end the conflict, its different parts thrown from point to point with certainty and anticipating every possible Confederate movement, the Union forces awaited the Confederate advance across one mile of open fields. This energy filled and desperate attack that Lee had launched was in truth the mad and reckless movement that Meade characterized it and accomplished no more than a slight fraying of the edge of the front line of the Union troops as the rose up to repel the Confederates. The next day the struggling Confederate army would begin its trek back south across the Potomac River signaling The High Tide of the Confederacy was on the decline. A massive artillery barrage between opposing artillery precedes Sunday’s troop advance at the reenactment. Experience a segment of this most famous battle every year on Sunday afternoon, July 5th, 2:30PM at the 152nd Gettysburg Battle Reenactment. Battle News 9 Live Mortar Fire Demonstrations

Experience the thrill each day of watching nationally recognized Union and Confeder- ate Artillery batteries firing full-scale Civil War mortars in “live fire” demonstrations. This unique battlefield demonstration is an event you rarely have the opportunity to experience anywhere. Mortars were utilized by both the Union and Confeder- ate armies during the later part of the Civil War; they were generally employed during “siege” and “fortification” engagements such as Vicksburg and Petersburg. These experienced gun crews will fire actual pro- jectiles weighing in excess of 17 pounds. The shells travel high in the air and land within feet of targets placed approximately 100 yards distant. Expert narration will describe this daily competitive activity as well as the history of these unique artillery pieces. Witness these live demonstrations each day at the Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, July 3-5, 2015. Sutler’s Row The army sutler played a very important role er and a grocer. His chief reliance was a supply of in the life of the Civil War soldier.The sutler was canned goods that answered the demands of the a civilian, who by army regulations could be ap- stomach. pointed “at the rate of one for every regiment, Sutlers were important to the troops, but with corps, or separate attachment by the commanding the high prices they charged, they were not given officer by higher approval.” the consideration they deserved, nor were they Each regiment was supplied with one of these perceived as having enhanced status. When one traders who pitched his white tent near camp and considers the sutler’s expense of transporting displayed his wares in an enticing manner. The goods, waste from exposure, potential of disaster sutler, out of necessity, was both a dry goods deal- to his army unit, risk from being raided or cleaned out by a party of men in the regiment, and the very real possibility of war-related injury or death, the sutler was, no doubt, under appreciated. Make sure you take time out to stroll through the impressive “Sutler’s Row.” Inside the the white tents, sutlers in period dress will sell a wide variety of interesting and delectable wares such as guns, sasparilla, hats, uniform items and ac- coutrements, furniture, period clothing, horse tack, hard candy, collectibles, periodicals, molas- ses cookies, photographs and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a walk through history at the Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment, July 3-5, 2015. 10 Battle News NEW THIS YEAR: YOUTH ACTIVITIES TENT

A new addition to the Gettys- battle, military drumming and burg Anniversary Committee marching demonstration, ex- Reenactment event this year amples of clothing worn by will be the Gettysburg Times children in the 1860s, Civil Youth Activities Tent. The tent War-related coloring contests will become an annual part of and games. There will also be the re-enactment celebration. free Civil War-related hand- The tent and activities to be outs and gifts for all children included as part of the three who visit the youth activities day event are designed to bring tent. more of the younger genera- “Working with the re-enact- tion out to the event to be held ment organizers and with our on July 3-5 at 965 Pumping Sta- strong Newspapers In Educa- tion Road, Gettysburg. tion (NIE) team at the Times, “I attended my first Gettys- our sponsorship of the Youth burg reenactment event last Activities Tent was a no-brain- year and while I met a lot of er and something my team at great people from in and out the Times is really looking of the area, I did not see a lot forward to,” added Hartman. younger people and I am hop- A goal of the Gettysburg ing through our sponsorship Anniversary Committee -or “ I of the tent and our distribution ganizers was to expand the am very excited about the ad- of tickets to school age chil- event and look to get another dition of the Gettysburg Times dren in Adams County it will generation involved with the Youth Activities Tent for the help bring the youth out to the Gettysburg 152nd Annual Civ- event and increase their knowl- il War Reenactment. This is a edge of the Battle of Gettysburg wonderful addition to our ex- and life in the 1860s,“ said Get- isting extensive living history tysburg Times Publisher Harry venues that for many years Hartman. have included two large living Events and activities that will history tents and a living his- be taking place within the youth tory village,” said Randy Phiel, activity tent will include: dem- Principal & Operations Manag- onstration and explanations er for the Gettysburg Anniver- about life for children in Gettys- sary Committee. burg before, during and after “The Youth Activities Tent the battle, descriptions and pre- is an excellent complement sentations of what a younger to these other areas that will boy would have gone through educate and hopefully kindle as a member of the army dur- an interest in American His- ing the tory for younger students. The Gettysburg Anniversary Com- mittee has been a leader in liv- ing history experiences at our Gettysburg Reenactments for twenty-one years; and we are honored to carry on that proud reenactment and let them also tradition with this year’s Youth experience some living history. Activities Tent.” Battle News 11 Youth Activities Tent and Area FRIDAY, JULY 3RD 10:00 AM Coloring Contest 11:00 AM Boys & Girls: Making Marbles, Making Church Dolls 12 Noon Drill and Ceremonies followed by Battle of Capture the Flag 2:00 PM Coloring Contest 3:00 PM Boys & Girls: Making Marbles, Making Church Dolls 4:00 PM Drill and Ceremonies SATURDAY, JULY 4TH 10:00 AM Coloring Contest 11:00 AM Boys & Girls: Making Marbles, Making Church Dolls 12 Noon Drill and Ceremonies followed by Battle of Capture the Flag 2:00 PM Coloring Contest 3:00 PM Boys & Girls: Making Marbles, Making Church Dolls 4:00 PM Drill and Ceremonies SUNDAY, JULY 5TH 10:00 AM Coloring Contest 11:00 AM Boys & Girls: Making Marbles, Making Church Dolls 12 Noon Drill and Ceremonies

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YSBU YSBU TT R TT R E G E G G rd G rd # 153 # 153 # # A A N Y N Y N R N R IVERSA Company Muster Roll IVERSA Battle News 17 How To Get Started In Civil War Reenacting As organiz- News runs a recruiting/calendar section in their Janu- ers of the annual ary issue each year and some units will run recruiting Gettysburg Civ- ads in the classified section during the year in the regu- il War Battle Re- lar issues. They also have numerous links to reenact- enactment, we ment and living history groups. are often asked Beginners should start by thinking which area is of the question- most interest to them (i.e. Confederate or Union, infan- -how can I sign try, artillery, cavalry - mounted or dismounted, living up with a unit history, medical, band, etc.) Then attend Civil War re- and participate enactments and observe what goes on. Talk to reenac- in the reenact- tors about their experiences. (Seasoned reenactors are ments. Unfor- never at a loss for words!) In other words, get a feel for tunately, we cannot be a clearinghouse for new reenac- the atmosphere and conditions before you rush out to tors and are not able to refer you to specific groups. buy authentic military uniforms & equipment (which We can however, refer you to periodicals such as is not an inexpensive endeavor). Uniform require- The Civil War News (www.civilwarnews.com), Camp ments would depend on the rules of the unit. Wearing Chase Gazette (www.campchase.com), and the Civil historically accurate clothing is essential to your “im- War Courier (www.civilwarcourier.com) for notices pression” and attention to detail is important, i.e. Civil posted from units seeking new members. Also, anoth- War soldiers or civilians didn’t have digital watches or er good source for reenactor information would be to plastic framed eyeglasses! visit Civil War websites and chat rooms such as www. The Gettysburg Reenactment draws more reenac- cwreenactors.com, which is one of the premier sites. tors than any other event in the country so this would You can usually obtain a helpful referral by talking be a great place to start. Why not plan to join us on July electronically to these various groups. The Civil War 3-5, 2015. Ladies Period Fashion Show Reenactments are not exclusively a gentleman’s do- main. A profound visual pleasure at every reenactment is viewing the variety of ladies in period dress. Many of the ladies (with children also in period dress) take great pride in interpreting civil war era attire by wearing gar- ments they have been painstakingly researched and hand crafted themselves. The many different styles and colors will certainly catch your eye. Don’t miss the “Ladies Period Fashion” demonstra- tion on Friday, July 3rd in the Activities tent at the Gettys- burg Civil War Battle Reenactment. If you think it takes ladies a long time to get dressed in 2015; just come to demonstration and see how long it took in 1863! 18 Battle News Pay a Visit to the Patriotic Tent at the July 3-5, 2015 Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment Your reenactment experience won’t be complete without a visit to the Patriotic Tent. It’s an oppor- tunity for you to express your thanks and appre- ciation to our military men and women stationed overseas. You are invited to write a message or just sign your name to the large banners. The banners are packaged up at the end of the re- enactment event and sent off to military units sta- tioned overseas. We have received countless notes from our troops thanking us for the words of en- couragement and support. So be sure to stop by and add your own message. The Gettysburg Anniversary Committee thanks you for your support of this project.

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