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Civil War Recruitment and Living History Day

Join us at the Mill for the 150th Anniversary of the 1864 recruitment drive of Company K of the 98th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment here in Chester County, a veteran fighting regiment of the Civil War. Programs will include: • Recruitment program • Life of the Civil War soldier • Camp life of the Civil War soldier • Food of the Civil War soldier • Drill & Manual Arms of the Civil War soldier – enlist and learn how to drill just like a soldier! • Musket firing demonstrations • Music of the Civil War (Bugle calls and drum & fife calls) Programs will run on the half-hour beginning at 10:00am and continue until 4:00pm. Each program will run approximately 25 minutes in length. Join us for these exciting programs! Call us if you have any questions at 610-827-1906.

Date & Time

August 23, 2014

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Location

The Mill at Anselma Preservation and Educational Trust - 1730 Conestoga Road, Chester Springs, PA, 19425 1730 Conestoga Road Chester Springs 19425 PA US

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Event Website

(610) 827-1900

Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children 4-17 $3, Children under 4, Active Military, and Members Free

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