Farming in Gettysburg National Park

By Molly Hoffman
from the Gettysburg Connection

Gettysburg has been a hub for agriculture even before it was on the map. Fertile soil and a temperate climate attracted hard-working settlers willing to live off the land. But the quiet rural life was suddenly jeopardized as soldiers marched into town in late June 1863. When it became clear that a bloody battle loomed, farmers fled town or hunkered down. Those who returned found their homes burned and their crops trampled.

Luckily, the story of farming in Gettysburg does not end there. As the land around Gettysburg transformed into a National Military Park, so too did the farms that suffered such an unfortunate fate. The National Park Service now ensures that visitors experience the well-known Spangler, Trostle, and Rose farms as they were at the time of the battle.

Corn and soybeans on the battlefield

What is less known to many people is that about 2,000 acres in the battlefield still operate as active farms. The Park Service calls it the agriculture program, or “ag program” for short. This program allows farmers to rent land from the park to grow their crops or raise their cattle. The farmers save the Park Service time and money by maintaining the area as an open landscape. Without the farmers, the Park Service would dedicate more resources to mowing fields and setting prescribed fires. “It’s a continual struggle to keep it in an open condition,” says Zach Bolitho, Chief of Resource Management for Gettysburg National Military Park.

How It Works

Before each growing season, the Park Service publishes an advertisement indicating that land is available for rent. Interested candidates then complete an application for a special use permit. Park rangers review the applications to determine who would partner well with the park. There are 15 pre-determined parcels of land for rent each year, with returning permit holders and new candidates alike applying for them.

Once selected, the farmers pay their rental fees. Row crop and hay farmers pay a rate per acre while cattle and horse owners pay a rate per animal. All of the farmers must adhere to the park’s guidelines and restrictions. This includes asking permission to use certain herbicides and only mowing their property at designated times.

What the farmers do with their crops is their choice. The Gettysburg Foundation, which leases the apple orchard next to the Spangler Farm, turns their apples into hard cider. Its partner, Good Intent Cider Company, makes and sells the cider while giving a portion of the proceeds back to the Foundation. Leftover apples are donated to community organizations, such as South Central Community Action Programs (SCAAP).

Not all crops in the battlefield are part of the ag program. The Park Service currently manages 180 acres of orchards in the park, including the peach orchard. This might soon change, however, as the Park Service is looking to lease those parcels as well. While it is also true that there are private holdings in the park, they are small in size.

Conservation

Recreating history is not the only goal when it comes to land management in the park. “We could get really purist about things, but we’re not,” says Bolitho. The Park Service also views the battlefields as habitats worthy of conservation. Instead of abiding by old property blueprints, the Park Service evaluates what is sustainable for the landscape. For example, the Park Service grows soybeans because it puts nutrients into the soil, not because it was grown during the battle. Seasonal grasses grow to resemble crops but mainly serve as breeding grounds for grasslands nesting birds. This could be the last summer for cattle in the park due to water quality and sedimentation concerns.

Farming is just one method of conservation in the battlefields. The Park Service also manages forest monitoring plots to study the evolving composition of the forest. Rangers take monthly water samples for a water quality index as per National Park Service guidelines. A new habitat rehabilitation project will help reintroduce the regal fritillary butterfly to the area. All conservation projects follow the park’s General Management Plan.

It doesn’t take a public lands expert to appreciate the rural beauty of the battlefields. Still, knowing the intricacies of what goes on in the Park can help us appreciate it that much more.

Fall Family Day at Gettysburg's Spangler Farm on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, 10am to 3pm

From the Gettysburg Connection

The Gettysburg Foundation will host Fall Family Day at Spangler, a free, one-day event from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. The event marks the final opportunity to visit the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital this year.

Offering free admission and the opportunity for the Adams County community and visitors to Gettysburg to experience the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital, Fall Family Day at Spangler provides an educational fall day for families to experience and learn more about the history of the 80-acre historic site.

“Fall Family Day is an excellent day for families and those who enjoy learning about history,” said Paul Semanek, Spangler Farm Site Coordinator. “We’re glad to offer this special free event in autumn during the long holiday weekend, to provide families and visitors the opportunity to experience the George Spangler Farm one final time this year,” added Semanek.

Historians from Civil War Historical Impressions will be on-site during the event. Living historians will portray Union and Confederate soldiers, Gettysburg civilians, generals and surgeons. Guests will have the opportunity throughout the day to walk through the encampments and see history come alive.

Historic Gettysburg-Adams County (HGAC) will present information on historic barn preservation throughout the day. HGAC interprets the design, construction and use of this stunning expression of an iconic, vernacular architectural form—the Pennsylvania Bank Barn.

In the decades leading up to the fateful summer of 1863, and for well over 100 years afterwards, George Spangler’s Pennsylvania Bank Barn served as the hub of a thriving, active farm. Its restoration in the past decade—from a dilapidated structure in danger of collapse to a visage of its original glory—revived an important, tangible component of American history in its own right.

The fall family-friendly programming and offerings include the opportunity to: 

• Visit one of the best-preserved Civil War field hospitals utilized during the Battle of Gettysburg.

• Hear stories about the civilians and their role at the farm during and after the battle.

• Explore Civil War era pharmaceuticals and dentistry.

• Learn about the Letterman System and how it was used during the battle.

• See a reproduction of a Civil War Wheeling (Rosecrans) ambulance that was used to transport the wounded.

• Hear stories about the Spangler family.

• Discover Civil War era games.

• Treat yourself to a local favorite with Mr. G’s old fashioned ice cream.

“We are pleased to offer free access to the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital on Oct. 9 for Adams County and visiting families and enthusiasts to spend quality time experiencing this historic site during the fall season,” said Gettysburg Foundation President and CEO Wayne Motts. “Fall Family Day is a great way for our guests to explore the site, hear the Spangler family story, interact with living historians, learn about the surgeons’ and civilians’ roles during the battle and get a glimpse of the important history that took place here,” added Motts.

Shuttles to the Fall Family Day will depart from the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center throughout the day. Free shuttle tickets are required and are available at the Ticket Counter inside the Museum & Visitor Center, by phone, 877-874-2478, and online at GettysburgFoundation.org.

Face coverings/masks continue to be required on all shuttle buses, consistent with TSA guidelines.

The site, a successful family farm before and after the Battle of Gettysburg, served as the Union Army’s 11th Corps field hospital where more than 1,900 wounded soldiers—both Union and Confederate—received care. In addition, the site served as an artillery reserve, ammunition reserve, provost guard and a temporary cemetery for both Union and Confederate soldiers. The George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital is located at 488 Blacksmith Shop Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Virginia Dept of Historical Resources Announces Battlefield Grants

DHR Announces 2021 Virginia Battlefield Preservation Grants to Protect 441 Acres

–General Assembly allotted $1 million for battlefield preservation in 2021–

–Targeted tracts are in the counties of Augusta, Henrico, Shenandoah, and Spotsylvania–

Todd’s Tavern

RICHMOND – The Department of Historic Resources has awarded grants from this year’s Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund that will protect more than 441 acres associated with Civil War battlefields, including tracts affiliated with the actions of United States Colored Troops. The acreage targeted for preservation is located in Augusta, Henrico, Shenandoah, and Spotsylvania counties.

Based on the Department of Historic Resources’ recommendations, the Commonwealth will award Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund (VBPF) grants to two organizations, the American Battlefield Trust and the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation. These two nonprofits will use the VBPF grants to leverage private matching donations to preserve land tracts associated with four Civil War battlefields—Fisher’s Hill (Shenandoah Co.), Piedmont (Augusta Co.), Second Deep Bottom (Henrico Co.), and Spotsylvania Court House (Spotsylvania Co.).

The General Assembly established the VBPF in 2010, and authorized DHR to administer the fund by evaluating and disbursing grant awards to eligible recipients. After receiving more grant applications than the 2021 fund of $1 million can support, DHR determined this year’s selection, as it has in the past, through a rigorous evaluation process.

In accordance with VBPF stipulations, organizations that receive battlefield grants must donate an easement to the Virginia Board of Historic Resources on any acreage acquired with the state grants. The easements restrict or forbid development of the acreage, allowing for perpetual protection of the land.

In selecting the awards, DHR considered each battlefield’s significance and ranking in Congress’s mandated “Report on the Nation’s Civil War Battlefields,” issued in 1993 and subsequently updated. Additionally, DHR weighed factors in the grant applications such as the proximity of a battlefield parcel to already protected lands; the threat of encroaching development that could transform a parcel’s historic look and feel at the time of a battle; and the potential for education, recreation, research, or heritage tourism in connection with a battlefield tract.

Using these criteria, DHR will disburse to the—

• American Battlefield Trust three grants with combined totals of $565,000 to purchase 188.6 acres affiliated with two battles, as follows:

  • $500,000 toward the purchase of 136.6 acres in Spotsylvania County connected to the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House;

  • $49,500 toward the purchase of 49.7 acres, and $15,500 toward the purchase of 2.3 acres, all in Henrico County and associated with the Battle of Second Deep Bottom (among other battles).

• Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation two grants totaling $435,000 to purchase easements on 252 acres associated with two battles:

  • $235,000 toward a preservation easement on 106 acres in Shenandoah County associated with the Battle of Fisher’s Hill;

  • $200,000 toward an easement on 146 acres in Augusta County tied to the Piedmont Battlefield, which is located along the Middle River.

“The preservation of historic battlefield properties contributes to Virginia’s significant and growing heritage tourism. Moreover, preserving these lands also supports low-impact recreational areas near to expanding urban centers, while in many cases also preserving targeted lands for agricultural uses under private ownership,” said Julie V. Langan, DHR director.

For descriptions of each grant - click this link for the original release

Shenandoah Valley BF Announces Preservation Victory at Fisher's Hill

Preservation Victory at Fisher’s Hill

Another Important Property Permanently Protected Thanks to the Stevenson – Bromley Family
8 building lots down to 1
422 Acres of Battlefield Saved

MIDDLEBURG, Virginia — Land Trust of Virginia (LTV) in conjunction with the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation (SVBF), who co-holds the conservation easement with LTV, are pleased to announce that John Stevenson and Amber Bromley have permanently protected their 422-acre farm. When looking for ways to ensure that the expensive scenic views and significant history of their land would be here not only for their young son, but for future generations, Stevenson and Bromley concluded that the best and only way to accomplish this goal was by entering into a protective conservation easement agreement.

“Everyone in the community benefits from open space and the preservation of the history of this property,” said Stevenson, “My hope is that this inspires others in the valley to put their properties into easement.”

The Stevenson-Bromley farm is located just 2 miles southwest of the village of Strasburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia, known for its grass roots arts culture and rich history. Located on the eastern-facing slopes of Little North Mountain, the property has expansive ridgeline views and is highly visible from several public roads, including 1-81, and Virginia Byways – State Routes 623, 55 and US 11. With this easement, the scenic integrity of this area will now be preserved and continue to be enjoyed by the public. In addition, a portion of the ridgeline boundary is adjacent to Devil’s Backbone State Forest, a 705.5-acre property maintained by the Virginia Department of Forestry to conduct research, support biological diversity, and allow outdoor recreation. Creating large swaths of connected, conserved habitat is of amazing benefit to the local wildlife.

Union soldier Isaac N. Hendrickson, who lost his left eye to a shell fragment during the attack across the property during the Battle of Fisher’s Hill

The conservation agreement with Stevenson and Bromley will also protect the farm’s significant historic resources by maintaining its historic landscape and structures. Regarding the Civil War context of the property, as explained by Keven Walker, chief executive officer of SVBF, “This property is an extremely important part of the Fisher’s Hill Battlefield.  It’s the site where the Army of West Virginia, under the command of Union General George Crook, arrived after their secretive flank march and from where they launched an attack that would crush the confederate left and win the battle for the Union. This property, this hallowed ground is a critical contributor to the rural, historic landscape of the Shenandoah Valley and to the history of our nation.”

Due to SVBF’s expertise, they have agreed to watch over the preservation of the property’s historic values while LTV will watch over the property’s open space and natural resource values.

Walker added, “SVBF’s membership in particular responded with an amazing gift that helped this young family with most of the costs of the easement donation, which was a critical component of getting this property protected.” LTV’s Deborah Whittier Fitts Battlefield Stewardship Fund also assisted in covering some of the costs.

Sally Price, Executive Director of LTV, comments, “Community partnerships with organizations like SVBF, caring supporters and passionate landowners like John and Amber, are why conservation can be a solution, protecting the character and history of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.”

The Stevenson–Bromley Easement is the 206th conservation easement recorded by the Land Trust of Virginia. For more information about their work, please visit http://www.landtrustva.org.

Hershey Civil War RT - Zoom invite for Sept 16

DATE:September 16, 2021
TIME: 7:30 PM
SPEAKER:John Heiser
TOPIC:  Finding the Location of the “Harvest of Death” Photograph

This was a research program by park staff and photographic specialists to locate where the notorious scene of Union dead on the battlefield of Gettysburg was photographed by Alexander Gardner in July 1863.

  “Finding the Harvest of Death” is a detailed description of efforts made by park historians and independent researchers between 2002 and 2013 to locate the site of two photographs taken at Gettysburg by Alexander Gardner on July 6-7, 1863, specifically the only known images of Federal dead on the battlefield. Titled by Gardner as “A Harvest of Death”, these views were first published in his “Photographic Sketchbook” in 1866, and have long been a mystery as to where they were taken on the field. John compares past inconclusive efforts to find the location of the scene, the subject of constant discussion among researchers and buffs. It’s due to additional photographic and textural research by the people he will discuss what leads them to conclude the scene was photographed on the first day’s battlefield. John will also discuss Gardner’s objectives in visiting Gettysburg in greater detail.

Join Zoom Meeting 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82568364394?pwd=bG1NclBkZjNoeDBZQ1pYSUVDeEc1Zz09

 Meeting ID: 825 683

Nichols Takes Reins of National Civil War Museum in September

Meet the new CEO: Jeffrey L. Nichols
Joining NCWM on September 7, 2021
MCWM Website link

Prior to joining The National Civil War Museum, he was the Executive Director of Georgetown Heritage, a philanthropic partner of the National Park Service in Washington, DC, and before that, he was the President & CEO of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s retreat house and plantation located near Lynchburg, Virginia. He also worked at The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connecticut, in a number of roles, serving as Executive Director for the final four years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Southern Connecticut State University, a Master of Science in Museum Education degree from the Bank Street College of Education, and an Executive Masters in Business Administration degree from the University of New Haven. He served on the board of Greater Lynchburg (VA) Habitat for Humanity and was the Treasurer of the Virginia Association of Museums.

“I am honored to have been selected as the next Chief Executive Officer of The National Civil

War Museum. I can’t think of a more important historic period to share with the public than the

American Civil War era, and I am looking forward to engaging visitors from across the country and beyond in the war’s enduring legacy.”

World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site - Sept 17 to 19

The 2021 World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site will be a hybrid event 

  The 2021 World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site will be a hybrid event that will include in-person and virtual programming. These programs will take place from Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19. 

Due to safety measures during the ongoing Covid-19 global pandemic, we will not host our traditional living history encampment on the grounds of Eisenhower National Historic Site. The Eisenhower home will not be open for tours, but park grounds will be open for on-site vehicle access. Visitors are welcome to drive to the site (250 Eisenhower Farm Lane) and follow signs to the temporary parking lot.  

The virtual component of the event will feature 12 pre-recorded virtual programs that will be posted on the Eisenhower National Historic Site Facebook page throughout the three-day event. These programs will explore stories of the Homefront during World War II, accounts of some of the over 500 World War II burials in the Gettysburg National Cemetery, as well as recorded interviews with NPS staff at other World War II NPS sites.  

Park staff will also conduct in-person, outdoor programming at the Eisenhower National Historic Site and Gettysburg National Military Park, covering connections between Gettysburg and the Second World War.  

 September 17 

Walking Tours of the Eisenhower Farm—11 am and 2 pm (1 hour)  

Explore the grounds of the only home that Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower ever owned. The Eisenhowers used their Gettysburg farm for relaxation and diplomacy during their time in the White House, and it served as their primary residence during their retirement in the 1960s.   

Meet in front of the Eisenhower home. Park in the temporary on-site parking area. 

 WWII in the National Cemetery: Adams County in WWII—5 pm (1 hour)        

Over 100 servicemen from Adams County, Pennsylvania were killed in action or died of their wounds during World War II. Some were ultimately brought back for final burial in the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Join a park ranger for this walking tour focusing exclusively on the stories of young men from Gettysburg and Adams County who made the ultimate sacrifice during WWII.  

Meet at the Taneytown Road entrance to the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Park in the National Cemetery parking lot.  

 September 18 

WWII Leaders at the Eisenhower Farm—11 am and 3 pm (1 hour)  

During President Eisenhower’s administration, he used his Gettysburg Farm to host numerous world leaders for diplomatic visits. Many of these world leaders played major roles during the Second World War, including Winston Churchill, Charles DeGaulle, Bernard Montgomery, and Nikita Khrushchev. Join a park ranger to learn the stories of these WWII leaders who later visited the Eisenhower farm in Gettysburg.   

Meet in front of the Eisenhower home. Park in the temporary on-site parking area. On-site parking is limited.  

 Gettysburg During World War II—1 pm (1 hour)   

Gettysburg National Military Park was far from the front lines of WWII, but was still impacted, nonetheless. From a German POW camp to a U.S. Army training center, Gettysburg was an active part of the Homefront during the Second World War. This ranger guided walking tour will discuss this important chapter in Gettysburg’s history.  

Meet at Auto Tour Stop 4, the North Carolina Memorial, on West Confederate Avenue. Please keep all four tires on the paved roadway when parking.   

 WWII in the National Cemetery: The War in the European Theater—5 pm (1 hour)  

Follow the Allied advance through the European Theater during World War II as seen through the stories of men who were killed in action and later buried in the Gettysburg National Cemetery. From North Africa and Sicily through the Battle of the Bulge, this walking tour will explore the lives of the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who took part in the Great Crusade with General Eisenhower. Their sacrifices helped make Victory in Europe possible.   

Meet at the Taneytown Road entrance to the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Park in the National Cemetery parking lot.  

 September 19 

WWII Leaders at the Eisenhower Farm—11 am and 3 pm (1 hour)  

During President Eisenhower’s administration, he used his Gettysburg Farm to host numerous world leaders for diplomatic visits. Many of these world leaders played major roles during the Second World War, including Winston Churchill, Charles DeGaulle, Bernard Montgomery, and Nikita Khrushchev. Join a park ranger to learn the stories of these WWII leaders who later visited the Eisenhower farm in Gettysburg.   

Meet in front of the Eisenhower home. Park in the temporary on-site parking area. On-site parking is limited.  

Gettysburg During World War II—1 pm (1 hour)   

Gettysburg National Military Park was far from the front lines of WWII, but was still impacted, nonetheless. From a German POW camp to a U.S. Army training center, Gettysburg was an active part of the Homefront during the Second World War. This ranger guided walking tour will discuss this important chapter in Gettysburg’s history.  

Meet at Auto Tour Stop 4, the North Carolina Memorial, on West Confederate Avenue. Please keep all four tires on the paved roadway when parking.   

 WWII in the National Cemetery: The War in the Pacific—5 pm (1 hour)     

Explore the War in the Pacific—from Pearl Harbor through Okinawa—as seen through the stories of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines who were killed in action during World War II and later buried in the Gettysburg National Cemetery. From 15-year-old Marines to Gettysburg natives who fought in the Philippines, these stories will trace the arduous road to Allied victory in the Pacific by following the stories of those who sacrificed everything to make it possible.   

Meet at the Taneytown Road entrance to the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Park in the National Cemetery parking lot.  

Jason Martz
Communications Specialist
Gettysburg National Military Park & Eisenhower National Historic Site
Office - 717.338.4423

Gettysburg Civil War Institute Returns Live ~ October 8-10

North Carolinians at Gettysburg

 October 8-10, 2021

  After a two year hiatus from in-person Civil War Institute programming due to COVID-19, we are excited to welcome you back to Gettysburg for a special weekend-long program, October 8-10! This event, which will focus on North Carolina in the Civil War, will include lectures and battlefield tours exploring life in the Old North State throughout the war, as well as the experiences of North Carolinians during the battle of Gettysburg. 

Speakers and tour guides include Judkin Browning (Appalachian State University), Peter Carmichael (Gettysburg College), Scott Hartwig (Independent Historian & retired Supervisory Historian, Gettysburg National Military Park), Ashley Whitehead Luskey (Gettysburg College), Christopher Gwinn (Gettysburg National Military Park), and Daniel Vermilya (Eisenhower National Historic Site).

  Please check out our full schedule of events and speaker bios. Attendance is $250.00/person and includes all lectures, tours, bus transportation for Saturday’s programming, Friday night cocktail social, and boxed Panera lunch on Saturday. Space is limited; REGISTER now!

  Please note: This October in Gettysburg is already scheduled to be a very busy month. We have reserved room blocks for our registrants at several local hotels and would encourage you to book your room sooner rather than later!

  For questions, please contact Heather Miller at civilwar@gettysburg.edu or 717-337-6590.

  We look forward to finally reuniting with old friends and making new ones in Gettysburg this October!

Walking Tours At Gettysburg by Adams County Historical Society

Two walking tours sponsored by the Adams County Historical Society
ACHS Website

October 23rd: Across the Harmon and Herbst Farms: Biddle's Brigade at Gettysburg

Led by Larry Korczyk and Andrew Dalton

Explore the fighting on both sides of Willoughby's Run as we cover the battle action of Colonel Chapman Biddle's Union brigade on July 1, 1863. This unheralded and often overlooked fighting unit suffered horrific losses on July 1st attempting to defend an indefensible position on McPherson's Ridge.

We will discuss the courageous actions of the commanding officers and the men in the rank and file, as well as the civilians who crossed paths with Biddle’s men at the Emanuel Harmon and John Herbst farms during the thick of the fighting. Our trek will cover approximately 1/4 mile of walking and will include visits to both farms and each regimental monument.

Register Now

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November 21st: Hills, Ridges, Roads, and Farms: An All-New Gettysburg Hike

Led by Garry Adelman and Tim Smith

These now-famous features hosted some of the most ferocious and critical fighting in the Battle of Gettysburg, and saw movements or combat on all three days of the conflict. But long before the soldiers arrived, Gettysburg was a place where people had been living peacefully for decades. The battle forever changed this community as farmers' fields became burial grounds, and years-worth of treasure and work vanished in an instant. Gettysburg was destined to become a tourist town, with every inch of the battlefield explored, and much of it photographed.

Join Tim and Garry for a lively and fast-paced tour to some of Gettysburg’s most storied places with photos, fighting and folklore throughout.

Register Now

Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum Announced New Location

Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum's New Location

After 63 years in our current building, we are excited to announce that the Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum, the only museum in the Philadelphia area solely dedicated to the remembrance of the history of the Civil War, has a new historic home at 8110 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.

We are very pleased to have been able to relocate to another certified historic building in a far more accessible area of the city. 

To accomplish the immense task of moving the museum to our new location we will need your assistance and financial support

Packing and moving will be a monumental task over the next few months which will require the help of many.  If you can give some time as a volunteer to assist with the move, please contact the Museum by replying to this message:  garmuslib1866@gmail.com

The cost of archival packing and storage materials plus the additional cost of the actual move are quite extensive.  We require certified archival materials to assure that our historic collection is properly protected.  Please consider donating to the museum to support our efforts as we begin the move to our new location.

As a 503(C)3 non-profit organization, all donations payable to the “GAR Museum” are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.  Donations should continue to be sent to our current address, GAR Civil War Museum, 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124.

As of July 2, the Museum will be closed.  The Archive and Library will be open for research by appointment only.  We look forward to opening in the fall.

We invite you to become a part of the next chapter of the Museum's history.