Civil War Weekend in Bellefonte
Experience history come to life this summer in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. From Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8, join fellow history enthusiasts for the Civil War Weekend at locations throughout this historic town, including the statue of Governor Andrew G. Curtin.
The Civil War was our country’s attempt to reconcile tensions troubling our Nation embedded in its very Constitution. Despite the bloody sacrifice, unmatched in our domestic history, these stresses have persisted through smoke, fire, and suffering until today.
Whether or not we are ever able to settle them, it is fitting and proper that we not “study war no more” but rather strive to understand the deep roots of our troubles. The Civil War Weekend in Bellefonte offers exhibits, an encampment, demonstrations, lectures, music, recreations of essential speeches, cemetery tours, a train excursion to Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village, and even a Civil War era dinner—all endeavoring to help us see more clearly the attempted resolution of our ills that began 164 years ago. The Weekend’s organizers aspire to help you learn about the past to better imagine our future.
Featuring lectures by respected scholars and a Civil War-era dinner, the Colloquium is the premier event of Civil War Weekend in Bellefonte.
The First Annual Civil War Weekend in Bellefonte Colloquium
Fire & Smoke: An Academic Conference on the Civil War at the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Keynote Speaker: Chris Mackowski
Friday June 6th | 1:00pm – 8:30pm
Admission includes a catered reception, a series of book talks, a dinner, crafted from 19th-century recipes, and access to ticketed Civil War Weekend events on Saturday and Sunday.
Hear scholarly presentations, watch a play about Grant and Sherman, and get early access to the extensive Civil War book sale.
Ticket purchasers should check in at a table in the lobby of the American Philatelic Society to receive a single paper ticket, which is good for all the events requiring a ticket.
The book sale opens at 10 a.m. for ticket holders and at 12:30 p.m. for the general public.
All times are approximate. Trains run rain, snow, or shine. Trains depart on time. Please plan to arrive well in advance of scheduled departure. We recommend arriving approximately 20 minutes before the time printed on your ticket.
Tickets are transferable up to 48 hours prior to your scheduled train ride. Tickets are non-transferable for late arriving and/or no show guests.
Trains depart the station at the time printed on the ticket!
These excursions are offered in coordination with the active freight rail operator, on actively used freight rail. We reserve the right to substitute equipment or alter schedules as conditions require without notice to passengers.
Learn more at https://bellefontecivilwarweekend.org/
