By Jan Murphy | jmurphy@pennlive.com
Civil War enthusiasts have a new attraction to take in when visiting Pennsylvania’s capital.
The completed Pennsylvania Civil War Battle Flag Education Center features not only one of the nation’s largest collection of state-issued regimental flags but an interactive exhibit detailing the stories behind them and the people who carried them…
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GRAND OPENING!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023
The Capitol Preservation Committee is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the NEW Pennsylvania Civil War Battle Flag Education Center on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. A ribbon cutting ceremony will start at 9:30am with the Education Center remaining open until 4:00PM.
The Open House will continue Thursday and Friday, October 5th & 6th from 9:00AM - 4:00PM.
All are invited and welcome to attend the Grand Opening or Open Houses to tour the new exhibit focusing on Pennsylvania's Civil War regiments, battle flags, and color bearers highlighted through images and artifacts of valor.
The Pennsylvania Civil War Battle Flag Education Center will resume normal tours on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, by appointment only. To schedule a tour, contact Jason Wilson at (717) 783-6484 or jwilson@cpc.state.pa.us
The Pennsylvania Civil War Battle Flag Education Center is located at 2221 Forster Street, Harrisburg.