May 19, 2007
National Regiment Camp of Instruction 19-20
Gettysburg (Pennsylvania Monument)

Overview

NR large Camp of Instruction and Gettysburg National Park Service Living History Event. Volunteer living history groups visit the park for the weekend with demonstrations of camp life and drill of the Civil War period. The NR camp and programs at the Pennsylvania Monument, Auto Tour Stop No. 12.

Location

Pennsylvania Monument, Gettysburg National Park

Schedule

May 19: 0700 - NR will establish a Camp behind the Pennsylvania Monument Infantry Company and Battalion drill, demonstrations and living history events. The camp should be at least laid out by Friday evening, but if it isn't, just roll up in your blanket and bivouac it for the night.

May 20: 0900 - Infantry Company drill, but mostly Battalion drill, demonstrations and living history events.

Description

Role of rank and file: Mid-war Federal infantry

Uniform: Forage cap and fatigue coat

Equipment: Heavy marching order

Quartering: Shelter Tents

Ammunition: 40 rounds

Food: No cooking in Park. Bring individual cooked Campaign rations for noon meals, others local establishments

Registration Information: Please notify your Corporal by May 4 so we can let the NR know how many we will be so they can organize the companies.

Additional information

Event web page: Gettysburg National Military Park