The annual Civil War weekend at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum returns to its traditional July dates. Join us the weekend of 16 & 17 July for an event full of activities and demonstrations. On 16 July, the event will begin at 10:00 am and end at 4:00 pm. On 17 July, the event will begin at noon and end at 4:00 pm. Standard fees apply; purchase your tickets in the Visitor Center. Please come and join us for this two day event!
The activities scheduled for Saturday, 16 July
9:00 Â Â Museum and Grounds Open
10:00 Â Â Civil War event begins
11:00   Enlistment/Drill – parents/children – Front of Yellow Barn
12:00  Cavalry demonstration (pasture ‘tween Log & Brick House)
1:00   Company Drill and Firing Demo (pasture ‘tween Log & Brick House)
1:30   Enlistment/Drill – parents/children – Front of Yellow Barn
2:30   Company Drill and Firing Demo (pasture ‘tween Log & Brick House)
4:00 Â Â Soldiers Prepare to Depart (in Company Area) — Museum and Grounds Close
The activities scheduled for Sunday, 17 July
12:00 Â Â Museum Grounds open &Â Civil War event begins
12:30  Cavalry demonstration (pasture ‘tween Log & Brick House)
1:00   Company Drill and Firing Demo (pasture ‘tween Log & Brick House)
1:30   Enlistment/Drill – parents/children – Front of Yellow Barn
2:30   Company Drill and Firing Demo (pasture ‘tween Log & Brick House)
4:00 Â Â Soldiers Prepare to Depart (in Company Area) — Museum and Grounds Close
Both days of the event:
Artillery piece displayed – behind the Visitor Center
Civil War Arms Exhibit – Collections Gallery
Children’s Hands-on activities – Education Building
United States Sanitary Commission – Display in the Yellow Barn
Visit the Landis Valley Museum Store: Books – Games – Collectibles – Hats – Toys