Event Schedule
150th Gettysburg Anniversary National Civil War Battle Reenactment
July 4, 5, 6, & 7, 2013
Thursday, July 4th
| 8:30 a.m. - | Gates Open & Your Adventure Begins |
| 9:00 a.m. - | The 46th PA Brass Band opens up our event and lifts up your heart. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 9:30 a.m. - | An eye opening discussion of “Civil War Medicine”. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 10:00 a.m. - | General Longstreet tells you his plan for Gettysburg. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 10:30 a.m. - | General Hank talks about the battle to come. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 11:00 a.m. - | Battle: “The Devils to Pay” 1st Day Struggle, Willoughby Run |
| Live Mortar Fire Demonstration. Watch as the balls fly through the air to their target with an explosive ending. (Field Demonstration) | |
| 1:00 p.m. - | Enjoy Patrick Falci, noted Actor & Historian, as he talks about playing A.P. Hill in the movie |
| “Gettysburg”. (Activities Tent 1) | |
| 1:30 p.m. - | General Robert E. Lee discusses his plans for Gettysburg. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 2:00 p.m. - | The Pinkerton Agency and the spies of the Civil War. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 2:30 p.m. - | A soldiers story by Brandon Booth. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 3:00 p.m. - | A civil War wedding for all to enjoy and renew your Vows too. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 3:30 p.m. - | Dixie Rose Relief Society tells you about the CS soldiers nursing needs. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 4:00 p.m. - | How to become a Civil War Reenactor by ALHES. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 4:30 p.m. - | Meet the Confederate Generals at a War meeting. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 6:00 p.m. - | Battle: “Crossroads of Destiny” Federal & Confederate |
| Troops Pour into Battle on the First Day | |
| 7:00 p.m. - | Ghostly Encounters of Gettysburg with Johlene “Spooky” Riley and “Captain” Chris Taylor |
| (Activities Tent 1) |
Friday, July 5th
| 8:30 a.m. - | Gates Open & Your Adventure Begins |
| 9:00 a.m. - | Matthew Brady tell the story of ,”Civil War Photography”. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 9:30 a.m. - | Civil War Medicine at Gettysburg. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 10:00 a.m. - | A Confederate soldier tells his story of his Civil War adventure. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 10:30 a.m. - | US Generals talk about the “Good Ground”. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 11:00 a.m. - | Battle: “Springing The Trap” Cavalry Battle at Hunterstown |
| Live Mortar Fire Demonstration. Watch as the balls fly through the air to their target with an explosive ending. (Field Demonstration) | |
| 12:30 p.m. - | Actor & Historian Patrick Falci talks about his time on the set of “Gettysburg”. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 1:00 p.m. - | “The ladies of the Dixie Rose Relief Society tell their story of Hardships. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 1:30 p.m. - | Spies and the Pinkerton Agency talk about their Civil War successes. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 2:00 p.m. - | General Longstreet expresses his thoughts on the third day. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 2:30 p.m. - | Review the civil War Fashions of the 1860′s with Carolann Schmitt. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 3:00 p.m. - | Attend a Civil War wedding and renew your personal vows. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 3:30 p.m. - | Ghostly Encounters of Gettysburg with Johlene “Spooky” Riley and “Captain” Chris Taylor |
| (Activities Tent 1) | |
| 4:00 p.m. - | General Hancock makes his plans for the battle. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 4:30 p.m. - | The United States Christian Commission tells of their struggles to help the soldier. |
| (Activities Tent 1) | |
| 5:00 p.m. - | How to become a Civil War Reenactor by American Living History Education Society (ALHES). |
| (Activities Tent 2) | |
| 6:00 p.m. - | Battle: “A Bloody Harvest” Ferocious Fighting in the Wheatfield |
Saturday, July 6th
| 8:30 a.m. - | Gates Open & Your Adventure Begins |
| 9:00 a.m. - | The Confederate Generals hold a War meeting. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 9:30 a.m. - | The inside story of the ,”Civil War Spies”. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 10:00 a.m. - | General Longstreet discuses his battle plans. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 11:00 a.m. - | Cavalry Battle: We Have No Time” Stuart Arrives on the Battlefield |
| Live Mortar Fire Demonstration. Watch as the balls fly through the air to their target with an explosive ending. (Follows Battle) Field Demonstration | |
| 12:30 p.m. - | Patrick Falci talks about the making of “Gettysburg, the movie” (Activities Tent 1) |
| 1:00 p.m. - | Battle: “Hold the Line” – Gallant Rally at the Klingle Farm |
| 2:00 p.m. - | The Ladies of the Dixie Rose Relief explain the hardships of the Civilians. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 2:30 p.m. - | ALHES presents the journey to becoming a; “Living Historian” (Activities Tent 2) |
| 3:00 p.m. - | Ghostly Encounters of Gettysburg with Johlene “Spooky” Riley and “Captain” Chris Taylor |
| (Activities Tent 1) | |
| 3:30 p.m. - | US Generals discuss the successes of the day. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 4:00 p.m. - | Matthew Brady tell the story of “Civil War Photography” (Activities Tent 1) |
| 5:00 p.m. - | General Hancock talks about his day at Gettysburg. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 6:00 p.m. - | Battle: “Thundering Hell” Defending East Cemetery Hill |
| 7:00 p.m. - | A Union Drummer Boy and a Confederate Spy (Activities Tent 1) |
| 8:00 p.m. - | Reenactors Camp Dance with the 2nd South Carolina String Band. (Activities Tent 2) |
Sunday, July 7th
| 8:30 a.m. - | Gates Open & Your Adventure Begins |
| 9:00 a.m. - | Attend a Period Worship Service (Activities Tent 1) or a Catholic Service (Activities Tent 2) |
| 10:00 a.m. - | Meeting with the United States Generals. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 10:30 a.m. - | An overview of the United States Christian Commission. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 11:00 a.m. - | Battle: Come On You Wolverines” East Cavalry Field, |
| Followed by a GRAND REVIEW | |
| 12:00 p.m. - | Face to Face with noted Actor & Historian Patrick Falci. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 12:30 p.m. - | General Robert E. Lee reflects on the campaign. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 1:00 p.m. - | The Terrible Toll of Battle – The Medical Department. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 1:30 p.m. - | General Longstreet expresses his thoughts. (Activities Tent 2) |
| 2:00 p.m. - | Brandon Booth tells the story of the Confederate soldier. (Activities Tent 1) |
| 3:30 p.m. - | Battle: “The High Water Mark” Pickett’s Charge |
| Live Mortar Fire Demonstration. Watch as the balls fly through the air to their target with an explosive ending. (Field Demonstration) | |
| 4:00 p.m. - | American Living History Education Society (ALHES) presents the journey to becoming a; “Living |
| Historian”. (Activities Tent 2) | |
| 4:30 p.m. - | Ghostly Encounters of Gettysburg with Johlene “Spooky” Riley and “Captain” Chris Taylor |
*Event Schedule Subject to Change.
In addition, musical groups will be performing throughout the weekend.
All Battles are narrated by Gettysburg National Military Park Licensed Battlefield Guides
Last Update: 3/11/13
