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09/15/2018 - 09/16/2018
Event Time9:00 am;
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Location
Philadelphia
210 South Braoad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Experience World War II Weekend at Eisenhower State Park in Gettysburg with historian, Andy Waskie!

 

September 15-16, 2018

 

Come and explore all that awaits you in Gettysburg and get to know some of the personalities that influenced what occurred here for a truly remarkable and meaningful experience.

 

Your Tour Includes:

 

Admission to WWII Living History at Eisenhower Historical Park, Gettysburg Museum & Visitor’s Center, A New Birth of Freedom Film, Gettysburg Cyclorama, Guided Tour of Gettysburg National Military Park, and Farnsworth House

The history of the small town of Gettysburg isn’t well known after the famous battle in 1863, but this weekend getaway combines the compelling legend and lore of the Civil War, as well as Gettysburg’s vital role in WWI and WWII history.

 

In WWI (1917 – 1918) the Gettysburg Battlefield became the US Army’s Training Camp for the new Tank Corps, ‘Camp Colt’, commanded by Capt. Dwight D. Eisenhower! Over the fields of battle in 1863, US army tanks now rumbled. The men trained here were sent to France to join in the fight ‘Over there’.

 

Then in WWII, the area was used to house a German POW (prisoner of war) camp, in the PA National Guard Armory and later in an abandoned CCC camp near Seminary Ridge. The German POWs worked picking apples and in local farm and lumber industries. They were treated well and even received wages for their work.

 

After WWII, Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife purchased an old farm on the battlefield and it became his beloved home for the rest of his life. He became an expert in the history of the Battle and engaged in preservation efforts. After their deaths, the Eisenhower farm was bequeathed to the National Park Service for the American people.

 

In commemoration of Eisenhower’s brilliant service, a WWII Encampment is held annually, on a weekend in September at the farm. The event features re-enactor troops, antique vehicles of war, camps, weapons, demonstrations and ‘living history’. Additionally, veterans speak of their service and noted historians and authors report on their works.

 

Saturday evening, the Starr group is treated to a traditional dinner at the Farnsworth House, which functioned as a hospital after the Battle, has hosted many famous VIP’s through history, and even features playful ghosts!

 

It doesn’t get any better than this for history buffs, AND it is even close by! Come join us, September 15-16!

 

Professor Waskie is a historian specializing in Civil War related history, especially as related to Pennsylvania and General George G. Meade, the Victor of the Battle of Gettysburg. Professor Waskie is also a specialist in WWII history. Escorting this annual trip for many years has been very rewarding. If you haven’t already, I invite you to join us this September for 2 wonderful days in Gettysburg.

 

Starr Tour Director, author, and historian

https://www.starrtours.com/bus-tours/index.php/gettysburg-pa-world-war-ii-living-history-weekend/tour-detail/3454

 

Gettysburg, PA: World War II Living History Weekend

Gettysburg National Military Park

WWII Weekend – Credit Bill Dowling Gettysburg Cyclorama – Photo Credit Gettysburg Foundation Gettysburg WWII Weekend Gettysburg National Military Park

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Mon – Fri, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST

 

Come and explore all that awaits you in Gettysburg and get to know some of the personalities that influenced what occurred here for a truly remarkable and meaningful experience.

Duration:

2 Days/1 Night

 

Meals Included:

1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

 

Rates:

$319.95 per person / double occupancy

$399.95 per person / single occupancy

$299.95 per person / triple occupancy

$289.95 per person / quad occupancy

 

Itinerary

Dates & Prices

Highlights

Accommodations

Need to Know

NOTE: Itinerary subject to change

 

Day 1:

Travel to Gettysburg, PA

Lunch on own

Visit the Gettysburg Visitor’s Center and Museum

Combo admission to “A New Birth of Freedom” feature length film and the new Gettysburg Cyclorama Painting Experience at the Gettysburg Visitor’s Center and Museum

Guided tour of the Gettysburg National Military Park

One overnight at Country Inn & Suites

“Union Buffet” Dinner at the Farnsworth House, Gettysburg

 

Day 2:

Breakfast at hotel

Check out

World War II Living History at Eisenhower National Historic Site

Lunch at General Picketts Buffet

Free time on own in Gettysburg

Travel home

 

Every Starr trip includes deluxe motorcoach transportation and overnight accommodations.

 

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