Military History Trail DVD with FREE PA Military Museum Trail Guide!

Welcome to your 90-minute tour of the historic sites and museums along the MILITARY HISTORY TRAIL!

This DVD includes:

Erie Maritime Museum/U.S. Brig Niagara
She Sails recounts the era of tall ships and the legacy of “Don’t Give up the Ship!” Niagara carried Oliver Hazard Perry to victory in the Battle of Lake Erie on September 10, 1813. (15:33 minutes)
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Quicktime movie (high resolution, 10.3MB)
Quicktime movie (low resolution, 4.3MB)
Windows Media Player movie (low resolution, 5.5MB)

Fort Pitt Museum
The Story of the Point portrays the history of Fort Pitt and Pittsburgh, the Gateway to the West. It recalls the conflict between England and France for control of westward expansion and trade. (11:53 minutes)
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Quicktime movie (high resolution, 12.3MB)
Quicktime movie (low resolution, 4.4MB)
Windows Media Player movie (low resolution, 5.9MB)

Bushy Run Battlefield
The Battle of Bushy Run is a fast-paced presentation illustrating the battle of August 5-6, 1763, recognized as one of the pivotal conflicts of the French and Indian War. This presentation brings to life a victory which changed the face of the frontier forever. (14:06 minutes)
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Quicktime movie (high resolution, 11.2MB)
Quicktime movie (low resolution, 4.4MB)
Windows Media Player movie (low resolution, 4.8MB)

Pennsylvania Military Museum
Answering the Call: Pennsylvanians in Service to the Nationcommemorates the military accomplishments of those who have served their country. This presentation highlights the historic conflicts our nation has faced and the efforts of Pennsylvania’s citizens on the home front. (12:57 minutes)
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Quicktime movie (high resolution, 11.9MB)
Quicktime movie (low resolution, 4.2MB)
Windows Media Player movie (low resolution, 6.5MB)

Brandywine Battlefield Park
The Battle of Brandywine is an engaging presentation about the pivotal Revolutionary War battle which took place amidst the Quaker farmsteads located in the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley. (18:36 minutes)
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Quicktime movie (high resolution, 11.4MB)
Quicktime movie (low resolution, 4.1MB)
Windows Media Player movie (low resolution, 6.7MB)

Washington Crossing Historic Park
Of Dire Necessity details the history of Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River and his army’s march to victory at Trenton. (16:49 minutes)
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Quicktime movie (high resolution, 14.9MB)
Quicktime movie (low resolution, 4.5MB)
Windows Media Player movie (low resolution, 7MB)