Gettysburg commemorates the battle, July 1-3, and include "real time" ranger-led programs following the progress of the battle in chronological order.
In addition to these programs, the park offers three-hour battle walks on the anniversary dates. All are free. For details visit www.nps.gov/gett.
It now costs more to visit the Cyclorama, museum and film at the year-old visitor center at the Gettysburg National Military Park.
Adult tickets are now $10.50 (formerly $7.50). Youth tickets now cost $6.50. Discounts are available for advance tickets sold through the Gettysburg Foundation site, www.gettysburgfoundation.org.
July Reenactments
July 3-5
Gettysburg (PA)
July 10-12
Battles at Wise (VA)
July 11-12
Rich Mountain (WV)
July 11-12
Gilmor's Raid (MD)
July 25-26
Civil War Days at the Grove (IL)
Connecticut residents can view artifacts relating to the state's contribution to the Civil War at the Museum of Connecticut History at The Connecticut State Library in Hartford. On display are uniforms and weapons; an original diary and other mementos preserved by Connecticut soldiers in the infamous Andersonville prison.
Top image, CivilWarTraveler.com
