87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry

87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry The official Facebook account for the 87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Company C!

A non-profit educational organization to provide recreations of living conditions, battles, and personal lives during the American Civil War, both of the soldiers and the civilians. As of March 2012, we currently have in our ranks:
1-Captain
3-Sergeants
1-Corporal
19-Privates
1-Medical Steward
1-Hospital Steward
7-Civilians
1-87th P.V.I Historian

08/30/2026
08/30/2026

Mother nature rolled into camp

We had a fantastic day at the Pennsylvania Monument! We'll be here tomorrow- encampment, firing demos, etc. Thank you to...
08/30/2026

We had a fantastic day at the Pennsylvania Monument! We'll be here tomorrow- encampment, firing demos, etc.

Thank you to civilian member, Kathy for the pictures!

08/29/2026

This weekend the 87th PA Co C is camped at the PA Monument in Gettysburg.

You can visit camp, watch firing demonstrations, and watch a game of rounders.

Thank you, Corporal Anderson for the pictures! Thank you to Gettysburg Heritage Center for hosting us this weekend, alwa...
08/03/2026

Thank you, Corporal Anderson for the pictures! Thank you to Gettysburg Heritage Center for hosting us this weekend, always a pleasure!

Thank you, civilian member Kathy for the great pictures from today's encampment! See you all again tomorrow at the Getty...
08/02/2026

Thank you, civilian member Kathy for the great pictures from today's encampment!

See you all again tomorrow at the Gettysburg Heritage Center !

07/31/2026

Step back in time this Sunday with the 87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company C at the Gettysburg Heritage Center! Experience an immersive day of living history as reenactors bring the Civil War era to life through interactive demonstrations, engaging presentations, and authentic camp life.

📅 Sunday, August 2
🕘 Camp opens at 9:00 AM

Throughout the day, enjoy:
⚔️ Interactive Civil War artillery and equipment exhibits
🔫 Historic r***e displays
🥘 Civil War-era food demonstrations
💌 A period post office and letter-writing display
🎲 Children’s games from the 1860s
🎖️ “Life of the Civil War Soldier” presentations
🇺🇸 Company drill, Manual of Arms, and firing demonstrations

Whether you’re a lifelong history enthusiast or introducing your family to Gettysburg’s rich past for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Admission to these living history programs is included with your museum visit—don’t miss this opportunity to experience history where it happened!🏛️

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