New Objects to Debut at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

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New Objects to Debut at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and

Visitor Center

Three significant Gettysburg-related objects will make their debut at

Gettysburg National Military Park’s Museum and Visitor Center on July 16,

thanks to a contribution from a group of miniaturists and artists. The

battle flag of the 149th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment will go

on display for the first time at Gettysburg. The frock coat and sash of

Captain Isaac Nicoll of the 124th New York Infantry will go on exhibit for

the first time ever.



The 149th Pennsylvania was in heavy fighting on the first day of the battle

of Gettysburg. Captain Nicoll’s infantry unit was also known as the Orange

Blossoms. Captain Nicoll was killed during intense fighting on the second

day of the battle, when the Orange Blossoms defended against a Confederate

assault on the Union left flank near Devil’s Den.



The display of these objects was made possible through a donation of $7012

from the Artist Preservation Group, historical artists whose mission is to

generate capital, through fundraising and donations, to aide in the

preservation and restoration of threatened historical sites and/or

artifacts. The Artist Preservation Group provided funding for conservation

work on the historic objects, which was necessary before they could be

placed on exhibit.



The flag of the 149th Pennsylvania Infantry is on long-term loan to the

park from the Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee in Harrisburg,

Pennsylvania.



“We are very grateful to the Artist Preservation Group for their financial

support and to the Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee for their

efforts which is allowing us to properly conserve these pieces and bring

them to the public for the first time in a museum environment,” said

Superintendent Bob Kirby, Gettysburg National Military Park.



The objects will be on display beginning July 16 for up to two years.



The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center is located

at 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg. There is an admission fee to visit the

museum exhibits. For tickets or information about how to visit call

877-874-2478 or go to www.gettysburgfoundation.org