Past comes alive at American Civil War Wax Museum

The American Civil War Wax Museum Complex brings history to life through living history encampments and demonstrations most weekends, April through November. Witness what life was like for soldiers on the front line and in camp during the Civil War. 

The living history program at the American Civil War Wax Museum Complex is an educational experience that allows visitors to actively learn by walking through camp and speaking to re-enactors that represent various military units from both sides of the war.

Programming and demonstrations vary depending on the contracted group; however, they all depict a common element – the soldier and his role in one of the most pivotal and costly wars in American history. 

The living history encampment and programs are complimentary to all visitors. Suitable for the entire family, everyone walks away with a better sense of life during the 1860s. For more than 20 years, the encampments and demonstrations have been a staple at the American Civil War Wax Museum.
 
2012 Schedule:
April 21 & 22 – Civil War Heritage Foundation
May 5 & 6 – 21st PA Cavalry
May 12 & 13 – 21st PA Cavalry
May 19 & 20 – 21st PA Cavalry
May 26 – 28 – 149th PA Bucktails
June 2 & 3 – 16th PA Vol. Infantry Co. G
June 9 & 10 – 21st PA Cavalry
June 16 & 17 – World War II
June 23 & 24 – 87th PA Vol. Co. C
July 6 – 8 – Civil War Heritage Foundation
July 21 & 22 – 52nd North Carolina
July 28 & 29 – 149th PA Bucktails
August 4 & 5 – 31st VA Co. H
August 11 & 12 – 21st PA Cavalry
August 18 & 19 – 2nd Texas Cavalry Co. A
August 25 & 26 – 47th VA
September 1 – 3 – 21st PA Cavalry
September 8 & 9 – 21st PA Cavalry
September 15 & 16 – 16th PA Vol. Infantry Co. G
September 22 & 23 – 21st PA Cavalry
September 29 & 30 – 21st PA Cavalry
October 13 & 14 – Blue & Grey Brigade
October 20 & 21 – 16th PA Vol. Infantry Co. G
November 17 & 18 – Civil War Heritage Foundation

The American Civil War Wax Museum Complex is located at 297 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg. For more information about the living history program and other events at the Wax Museum Complex, visit www.gettysburgmuseum.com.