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Arming the Boys of ‘61 with Phil Spaugy

July 1 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

July 1st, 2 p.m.

$10/ACHS Members; $20/General Admission

Location: Adams County Historical Society

As the Civil War began, the rush to equip the Union’s first volunteers led to an extraordinary variety of weapons being issued—many unfamiliar, some unreliable, and few standardized. This program examines the remarkable array of firearms placed into the hands of the “Boys of ’61,” from elegant European imports to outdated flintlocks. Through an in-depth discussion and display of original weapons with historian and Military Images senior editor Phil Spaugy, visitors will explore the technical differences, origins, and challenges posed by these early arms, offering a rare glimpse into the chaotic beginnings of America’s largest armed conflict. Tickets can be purchased here.*

 

*Tickets to Fire a Civil War Rifle grant you free admission to this program.

Details

Date:
July 1
Time:
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Venue

Adams County Historical Society
625 Biglerville Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325 United States
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