The National Civil War Museum
Located in beautiful Reservoir Park, The National Civil War Museum is the largest museum dedicated to telling both sides of the Civil War without bias.
Information
Location:
Harrisburg, PA, 17103
Phone:
1-866-BLU-GRAY
Mon - Tues:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thurs - Sat:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun:
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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The National Civil War Museum Jeff Wood wins the "guess the next exhibit" contest! Congratulations Jeff for guessing espionage! Our next exhibit will be titled "Spies Among Us: Espionage in the Civil War" & is sure to be fascinating!

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The National Civil War Museum Complimentary admission to our next exhibit opening is still up for grabs to the first person who correctly guesses the topic of our new exhibit! Remember, you are guessing a topic...keeping in mind our current exhibit is on illness & disease, and the one prior was on logistics.

November 25 at 6:32am
Frank
Frank
Nurses in the Civil War?
November 25 at 6:49pm
William Scott Conway
William Scott Conway
reconnaissance in the Civil War
November 26 at 5:58am
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The National Civil War Museum THIRD & FINAL CLUE: The best were never known.

November 24 at 1:51pm
Jeff
Jeff
Grant's Secret Service
November 25 at 8:06am
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The National Civil War Museum
Getting close! Broaden your horizons...
November 25 at 12:09pm
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The National Civil War Museum Final clue coming later today! Remember that you are guessing the topic of the next exhibit...

November 24 at 7:01am
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The National Civil War Museum Second clue: A famous detective helped Abraham Lincoln sneak into Washington just before inauguration.

November 19 at 11:01am
Tim
Tim
Grenville Dodge!
November 19 at 12:40pm
Terry
Terry
All.an Pinkerton
November 19 at 1:42pm
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The National Civil War Museum First clue: General Lee's battle map never stood a chance.

The National Civil War Museum

The National Civil War Museum is working on a new exhibit to open in March 2010. What do you think will be the topic? We'll post a clue today, tomorrow and Tuesday. The first person to post the correct answer AFTER THE CLUES HAVE BEEN POSTED will receive free admission to the exhibit opening (if you're a member, it will be free admission for a non...-member). Good luck! P.S. Board members, employees and book club members need not apply!

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November 18 at 9:38am
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The National Civil War Museum Tropical Smoothie Cafe TONIGHT from 4:30-8:30pm!! Now, who's coming??

November 18 at 9:11am
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The National Civil War Museum Don't forget to join us on Wednesday at the Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Harrisburg from 4:30pm - 8:30pm if you are in the area!!

November 16 at 7:43am
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The National Civil War Museum Over 40 people attended this presentation with Sickles at Gettysburg author, James Hessler

Tim
Tim
I have 3 books on Sickles, and know his great grand nephew, but never saw that young picture from the Tammany days!
November 11 at 12:24pm
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The National Civil War Museum A great read about remembering the Civil War. The story features our 2009 Keynote Blue & Gray speaker, Senator Jim Webb.

www.shreveporttimes.com
She and fellow Democratic Sen. Jim Webb, of Virginia, have introduced the Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act of 2009 "to establish a commission to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War," a release from her office states.
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The National Civil War Museum
And the upcoming 150th anniversary!
November 10 at 11:47am
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The National Civil War Museum What's your favorite smoothie? Our pick: any smoothie with mango!

November 4 at 9:18am
Tim
Tim
Ok make a 6 pack of them and get down to Burnsides Bridge if practicable!!!
November 19 at 12:37pm
Tim
Tim
Ok make a 6 pack of them and get down to Burnsides Bridge if practicable!!!
November 19 at 12:37pm
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The National Civil War Museum wants you to come out and support the Museum on Wednesday, November 18 from 4:30pm-8:30pm at the Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Harrisburg! Grab a flyer at the Museum or pull one off the website to be presented for us to recieve credit! Now who doesn't like a delicious smoothie?!

Time:4:30PM Wednesday, November 18th
Location:Tropical Smoothie Cafe
The National Civil War Museum

The National Civil War Museum Author James Hessler is coming to the Museum on Sunday, November 8 for a book signing and presentation on his book, Sickles At Gettysburg: The Controversial Civil War General Who Committed Murder, Abandoned Little Round Top and Declared Himself the Hero of Gettysburg. Doesn't sound too forgiving now, does it?

Tim
Tim
and shot Barton Key!
October 23 at 5:54pm
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The National Civil War Museum wants you to Save the Date! Civil War Journey Weekend on February 26 & 27, 2010...includes a 2-night stay at the Radisson, welcome reception, behind-the-scenes tour at the Museum and more! For more details, visit www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

October 21 at 1:21pm