Lancaster County Historical Society Civil War Encampment

For the 19th year, the Lancaster County Historical Society, 230 North President Avenue, will conduct a Civil War encampment on its grounds at the corner of North President and Marietta Avenues.

Some fifty volunteers in period uniforms and costumes will portray Union soldiers and civilians.  the reenactment will be open to the public 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, September 15, and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, September 16.  Refreshments will be available.  There will also be a candlelight tour at 7 pm Saturday.

Musket firing demonstrations, military drills, and even a surgeon with an authentic civil war era amputation kit will be on hand to interact with the public.  Classes are also available on Civil War topics.  For information on registering for the classes, or for more information on the encampment, the public can call  (717) 392-4633, or log onto www.LancastorHistory.org.