Gettysburg WWII Weekend
Event Date
09/19/2015 - 09/20/2015
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Escorted by Starr Tour Director, WWII and Civil War Historian, author and American Legion Member, Anthony Waskie
Pick-ups in Philadelphia; Bensalem; Yardley; Trenton
DAY ONE:
Our journey begins at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor’s Center where we’ll see the film “A New
Birth of Freedom,” an overview of the Battle of Gettysburg. Next we’ll experience the incredible Cyclorama Painting in-the-round, depicting the charge of the Confederate infantry. Later we’ll tour Gettysburg National Military Park and learn about the fighting that swept across the fields in 1863.
Dinner tonight is at the Fairfield Inn. This 1757 former mansion house is one of America’s oldest, continuously operated inns. Then, we’ll spend the night at a comfortable Gettysburg hotel.
Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO:
Today, we’ll experience the annual World War II Living History weekend at the Eisenhower National Historic Site featuring an authentic recreation of both Allied and German army camps complete with original World War II vehicles. Living history enthusiasts will present programs on World War II medical services, weapons and equipment, communications, military vehicles, and the life of the common soldier. Dozens of World War II vehicles will be displayed and a mock Army Air Force bomber squadron mission briefing will be presented. Lunch is at General Pickett’s before departing for home. Later, we’ll travel home with fond memories of our fun weekend getaway. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your Tour Includes:
• Admission to the World War II Living History Weekend at Eisenhower
National Historic Site
• Gettysburg National Military Park
• Gettysburg Museum and Visitor’s Center with Film
• Cyclorama Painting
• Motorcoach transportation
• Hotel accommodations, baggage handling
• 3 meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner and meal gratuities
$289.95 per Person – Double
$349.95 per person – Single
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