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History Gaming Series – A Battle of Gettysburg at the Mendham Township Library
Mendham Township Library Celebrates America 250
History Gaming Series – A Battle of Gettysburg at the Mendham Township Library
Mendham, NJ –
Back by Popular Demand!On Sunday, September 27th at 2pm, join Historical Miniatures Gaming Society Next Gen Gaming as they present the interactive tabletop History Gaming Series featuring A Battle of Gettysburg at the Mendham Township Library.
The Battle of Gettysburg was a crucial battle and the turning point in the Civil War. Step back in time as Historical Miniatures Gaming Society (HMGS), Next Gen Gaming brings General Lafeyette McLaws's July 2, 1863 attack on the Peach Orchard to you!
Confederate General Lafayette McLaws's division attacked the Union left flank as part of General Longstreet’s assault resulting in some of the fiercest fighting of the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Now you too can be part of the action! Participants will use dice and strategy to move their soldiers about on a realistic tabletop 3D reproduction of the battlefield in hopes to win the day. Don't miss your chance to be a part of history!
For Middle Schoolers and Up!More games to come!Save the date: Sunday 18th
(The Battle of Princeton) and Sunday, November 15th (A Battle of WWII).
About HMGS Next Gen, INC:
HMGS Next Gen, Inc., was founded in August of 2020 as an offshoot of the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, Inc. Our goal is to seed and fund the growth of game clubs in the United States and around the globe. By facilitating game-design thinking along with game-based professional development, HMGS Next Gen will grow the hobby and the critical thinking that it fosters. Currently, HMGS Next Gen is working with libraries, public and private universities, secondary schools, and corporate organizations. We are composed of facilitators who have seen, first hand, the value of games as a learning tool. Games provide participants with an opportunity to explore diversity, teamwork and camaraderie. This is done through analytical thinking, leadership and stress management. The key developmental points carry over to real life skills that are used on a daily basis. Building the NEXT GENeration of gamers, one die roll at a time.
Space is limited.Registration Required. FREE To register visit www.mendhamtwplib.org.