Historic Wrightsville's Civil War Diorama, located at 124 Hellam St., will open its doors to the public on Sunday, April 12, and successive Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. through October.

The diorama features a visual display of the Confederate advance and the burning of the bridge in June 1863. When Confederate soldiers under Gen. John B. Gordon reached Wrightsville and sought a way across the Susquehanna River, partially trained local militia used makeshift fortifications and endeavored to stop them. The Wrightsville-Columbia Bridge, one of the longest covered bridges in the world, was burned to stop the eastern advance of Gen. Robert E. Lee's army. The diorama also tells of the cooperation between the residents and the invaders to save the town from fire. Guides will be on hand at the diorama to answer questions.

There is an admission fee. For more information, contact the museum at 717-252-1169 or email historicwrightsville1983@gmail.com.

To learn more about Historic Wrightsville, visit https://historicwrightsvillepa.org.