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Civil War Tails at the Homestead Diorama Museum
785 Baltimore Street · Gettysburg, PA
Why you should go…
Twin sisters Rebecca and Ruth Brown spent over a decade hand-sculpting the clay cat-soldiers and dioramas that make up Civil War Tails, a bird's-eye recreation of key moments from the Battle of Gettysburg and other Civil War events. The whimsical feline figures sit alongside handmade artillery, horses, and stone walls built with historical accuracy.
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Check the special exhibition separately
Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.
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Travel light through the door
Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.
Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons
School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.
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