Battle of Gettysburg Re-enactment has new venue
Annual event to be held at site where movie "Gettysburg" was filmed
(Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) - 3/31/2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …
CONTACT:
Andrea DiMartino
Media Relations
Gettysburg Anniversary Committee
(717) 338-1525
The smoke and flame of full scale artillery fire, the explosions and smell of black powder, smoke rings drifting in the air, the distinct pounding of thundering hooves and the metallic clash of mounted cold steel sabers will always be a highlight for both re-enactors and visitors at the annual Gettysburg Civil War Re-enactment.
This July 3, 4 and 5, these popular events will be featured at the site where the movie “Gettysburg” was filmed in the early 1990s, just south of Gettysburg on Pumping Station Road, overlooking the historic Sachs Mill covered bridge and Gettysburg National Military Park.
There will be two major re-enactment battles on Saturday and Sunday with one on Friday at 6 p.m. Besides these popular battles, there will be field demonstrations, live mortar fire, a living history village, medical demonstration area and two large living history tents with continuous programs all day. Just a few of the announced living history programs include ladies period dress, Civil War music, period religious services, Civil War period weddings, presentations by the generals and Civil War photography. Visitors can also stroll through the military camps talking to the re-enactors and browse the extensive sutler area.
The 146th Gettysburg Anniversary Civil War Reenactment is a very popular all day family event designed to both entertain and educate.
Tickets and complete information are available at the Official Gettysburg Re-enactment website at www.gettysburgreenactment.com or by calling the Gettysburg Anniversary Committee at (717) 338-1525. Order tickets early as grandstand seating usually sells out in advance. For information on accommodations and visiting Gettysburg contact the Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 337-5015 or online at www.gettysburg.travel.
VisitPA.com
