Gettysburg details early plans for 150th battle anniversary

November 23, 2009 | Posted by javal

It might be almost four years away, but Gettysburg needs all the time it can get to prepare for its 150th Anniversary National Civil War Re-enactment.

“Normally, every five years is a national event,” said Randy Phiel, Gettysburg Anniversary Committee operations manager. “This will be an international event. We have visitors and re-enactors coming from all over the world.”

Planners still have much work to do, including securing permits and agreements for many of the potential activities, so the schedule is subject to major change at any time.

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