Celebration of Christmas by the North & South During the Civil War

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Name: Celebration of Christmas by the North & South During the Civil War
Date: November 10, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Website: http://www.mechanicsburgmuseum.org
Event Description:
Join Re-enactor, Myra Reichart of "Places Through Time - Living History, Inc." as she will discuss how Americans of both the north & south celebrated Christmas during the Civil War. Many of the customs and observances, some of which we cherish to this day, grew to be widely accepted during this terrible time of struggle. But more than anything, we ought to remember the privations and heartaches of the soldiers far from home and their loved ones.

This event will take kplace at the Museum Passenger Station. It is open to the public. Refreshments served. Museum members, children 12 & under, free; Non-members, $4.00. For further information please call the Museum office, 717.697.6088.
Location:
Mechanicsburg Museum Association
2 W. Strawberry Alley
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Date/Time Information:
Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Contact Information:
Mechanicsburg Museum Association 2 W. Strawberry Alley, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Fees/Admission:
Museum Members & children 12 & under are free; Non-members $4.00
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