FREE Summer 2015 Issue The BATTLE NEWS Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Historic Preservation July 3, 4, & 5, 2015 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. — Cavalry 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.