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Gettysburg National Military Park
Civil War Storytelling
 
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Civil War Show and Tell

Ranger Visits for K through 3rd Graders
January and February 2009

A unique classroom experience!
The 2009 program features a ranger visit to your classroom with real Civil War objects of all shapes and sizes, and the stories that go along with them.

● Can be an assembly for the whole grade/school, or a classroom experience.

● Offered January and February only  -- lasts about 45 minutes to one hour.           

● School must be within a reasonable driving radius of Gettysburg

● “New Vocabulary” & other optional pre-program lessons included.            

● Questions? Call the Education Specialist at (717) 334-1124 extension 3151.

If interested, mail the Reservation Request Form to: 

Education Specialist
GettysburgNational Military Park
1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100
Gettysburg, PA  17325

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John Burns after the battle (Library of Congress)  

Did You Know?
John Burns, a 72 year old veteran of the War of 1812 and resident of Gettysburg, fought side by side with Union soldiers in the first day of the battle of Gettysburg in 1863 and was wounded several times. His service is commemorated by a battlefield statue at Gettysburg National Military Park.

Last Updated: October 20, 2009 at 02:42 EST