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Joshua L. Chamberlain: Scholar-Warrior Exhibit
This limited time exhibit explores the life of the Civil War General and former Governor of Maine from birth to his death at age eighty-five. Artifacts, artwork and documents tell Chamberlain's story of his formative years through his rise into today's pop culture. The exhibit opening date of June 18 coincides with the severe wounding... Read more »
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Fall Home School Day
Fall Home School Day
Students will be led through three of the Park's established education programs: "The Civil War- Why They Fought," which helps explain why the nation came to war with itself; "Civil War Battles," which explains the evolution of Civil War combat and the importance of geography; and "Duty Called Me Here," which interactively explores the National... Read more »
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Voices from the Shadows
Costumed guides portraying “agents of death” will lead participants by candlelight on a spine-chilling tour through the historic park and Breakthrough Battlefield. At various stops, guests will encounter escapees on the run, the sounds of battle, a surgeon performing grisly work in a field hospital and more. These and other ghouls will recount their stories and... Read more »
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Halloween Tea
Halloween Tea
This Halloween season meet the master of terror, Edgar Allan Poe as portrayed by Charles Wissinger of Richmond Discoveries. Wissinger will read some of Poe's famous works followed by a question and answer session. Take this one time opportunity to experience what Edgar Allan Poe described as, “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood... Read more »
