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154th Anniversary of the Civil War: Gettysburg & Philadelphia

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Experience the history...Experience the passion of the American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg reenactment.

JULY 1 - 3, 2017

"Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history...The fiery trial through which we pass, will light us down, in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation." - Abraham Lincoln

By 1862, the American Civil War had been making its way through the South. By October of that year, Confederate troops raided Chambersburg, just miles from Gettysburg. What had been a war fought in the South was headed North.

Tour Highlights:

RT Motorcoach Transportation

2-nights at the Marriott Courtyard in Gettysburg
2-full American breakfasts & 2-dinners

Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment:
The 154th Gettysburg Battle Anniversary Reenactment is scheduled to be held on
July 1, 2 & 3, 2017—which uniquely coincides with the actual days of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 2 & 3, 1863. It will be held at
The Gettysburg Movie Site overlooking the Round Tops and historic Sachs Mill
Covered Bridge adjoining Gettysburg National Military Park.

Gettysburg Visitor’s Center & National Military Park Museum
Cyclorama:

You are invited to walk the halls and galleries where history happened.

Downtown Historic Areas:

Historic Philadelphia Tour to include the Liberty Bell &
Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, Franklin Court & more

Baggage, Tax & Service
Tour Director

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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