Special Events
What you'll find here: A listing of some of the current and upcoming events in Gettysburg and
Adams County.
This page last updated January 29,
2010
March 2010-
Gettysburg.com and Dobbin House Inc. are not responsible for
cancellations or other changes that may occur. Please contact the telephone numbers listed
for updates on special events.
| Day | Date | Time | Category | Name of Event | Description | Where | Phone | Comments |
| 1 - 31 | All Day | Dining | Dine at The Dobbin House |
Make Your Reservations Today | The Dobbin House 89 Steinwehr Ave Gettysburg, Pa |
717-334-2100 | Call Today and make your reservation. | |
| Fri | 5 | Art | First Friday, Gettysburg Style! | Each month Gettysburg businesses join forces to offer special events and refreshments. | Downtown Gettysburg Gettysburg, Pa 17325 |
Approximately 25 businesses throughout
Historic Gettysburg participate by hosting special receptions, guest artists
and authors, sales and later business hours (until 8:00pm). Look for the First Friday banner at participating Gettysburg area shops, galleries, restaurants and businesses. |
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| Fri | 5 | Check Web Site | Festival | 5th Annual Gettysburg Reenactor and Living Historian Appreciation and Learning Weekend | Come enjoy a relaxing weekend of history fun. Admission is FREE to all registered Reenactor in PERIOD ATTIRE – all eras of history are welcome from the Revolutionary War to the present. | Varied Locations in Gettysburg PO Box 4471 Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Reenactor Appreciation Weekend P.O. Box 4471 Gettysburg, PA 17325 info@reenactorsrock.com If you have any questions about the 2010 Reenactor Appreciation Weekend or are interested in providing a talk or demonstration, please send us an e-mail to GRAW2010@reenactorsrock.com |
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| Fri | 5 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Fri | 5 | 7:00pm | Murder Mystery |
Murder Mystery Dinner CHEATING DEATH...A CIVIL AFFAIR |
Join the Farnsworth House Inn as they present CHEATING DEATH complete with a
family-style Civil War period dinner. |
The Farnsworth House
401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 |
An Irish wake gone wrong stirs up a lot of family secrets making a night of
entertainment filled with laughter, mayhem, great food and, of course,
murder. Prizes will be awarded for the best sleuths of the evening. $55 per person |
| Sat | 6 | Check Web Site | Festival | 5th Annual Gettysburg Reenactor and Living Historian Appreciation and Learning Weekend | Come enjoy a relaxing weekend of history fun. Admission is FREE to all registered Reenactor in PERIOD ATTIRE – all eras of history are welcome from the Revolutionary War to the present. | Varied Locations in Gettysburg PO Box 4471 Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Reenactor Appreciation Weekend P.O. Box 4471 Gettysburg, PA 17325 info@reenactorsrock.com If you have any questions about the 2010 Reenactor Appreciation Weekend or are interested in providing a talk or demonstration, please send us an e-mail to GRAW2010@reenactorsrock.com |
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| Sat | 6 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Sat | 6 | 7:00pm | Dinner Theater | Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre | Enjoy a Civil War-era buffet while being entertained with period customs, superstitions and period songs... followed by ghost stories in the cellar of one of the most haunted inns in America. |
The Farnsworth House
401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 | http://www.gettysburgshauntedaddress.com |
| Sun | 7 | Check Web Site | Festival | 5th Annual Gettysburg Reenactor and Living Historian Appreciation and Learning Weekend | Come enjoy a relaxing weekend of history fun. Admission is FREE to all registered Reenactor in PERIOD ATTIRE – all eras of history are welcome from the Revolutionary War to the present. | Varied Locations in Gettysburg PO Box 4471 Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
Reenactor Appreciation Weekend P.O. Box 4471 Gettysburg, PA 17325 info@reenactorsrock.com If you have any questions about the 2010 Reenactor Appreciation Weekend or are interested in providing a talk or demonstration, please send us an e-mail to GRAW2010@reenactorsrock.com |
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| Sun | 7 | 10:00am | Living History | U.S. Christian Commission Winter Services | The historic GAR Hall on E. Middle Street was originally built in 1822, as the first Methodist Congregation in Gettysburg. By 1890 the Methodist Church had moved to a new location and the building was sold to the Adams County Civil War Veterans group called the G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) . |
U.S. Christian Commission Museum GAR Hall |
717-334-3338 |
For the first time in over 100 years, the U.S. Christian Commission Ministry
is once again holding church services in this building. Every Sunday at
10:00am a civil war era, Victorian chapel service with a historic based
message will be held. Visitors may wear their modern clothing or feel free to
wear their period attire. Please call 717-334-3338 for more information. For Special Events or Weddings with the U.S. Christian Commission , please call 717-339-0339. http://www.usccgettysburg.org |
| Sun | 7 | 4:00pm | Concert | WGTY-FM Country Show | Save the Date! More “Great Country” –live on stage! Tune into Gettysburg’s WGTY 107.7 FM for concert details. |
Majestic Theater 25
Carlisle Street |
717-337-8200 | Past performers include Aaron Tippin, Josh Gracin, Emerson Drive and Billy Currington, and these shows always sellout quickly! Tickets on sale- Jan. 2010 |
| Sun | 7 | 4:00pm | Concert |
Atwater-Donnelly Duo Music, Gettysburg! |
The award-winning duo performs a thrilling blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance. | Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel 147 Seminary Ridge Gettysburg , PA 17325 |
717-338-3000 x2197 | All Music, Gettysburg! programs are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. No reservations or tickets are required. |
| Fri | 12 | 6:00-9:00pm | Wine |
Hauser After Hours Free live music and Catered food |
Enjoy music by the Skyla Burrell Band and catered food by Fabio Carella - $10- $15 |
Hauser Estate Winery 410 Cashtown Road |
717-334-4888 | http://www.hauserestate.com |
| Fri | 12 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Fri | 12 | 7:00pm | Murder Mystery |
Murder Mystery Dinner CHEATING DEATH...A CIVIL AFFAIR |
Join the Farnsworth House Inn as they present CHEATING DEATH complete with a
family-style Civil War period dinner. |
The Farnsworth House
401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 |
An Irish wake gone wrong stirs up a lot of family secrets making a night of
entertainment filled with laughter, mayhem, great food and, of course,
murder. Prizes will be awarded for the best sleuths of the evening. $55 per person |
| Sat | 13 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Sat | 13 | 7:00pm | Dinner Theater | Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre | Enjoy a Civil War-era buffet while being entertained with period customs, superstitions and period songs... followed by ghost stories in the cellar of one of the most haunted inns in America. |
The Farnsworth House
401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 | http://www.gettysburgshauntedaddress.com |
| Sat | 13 | 8:00pm | Concert | ABBA – The Music | You’ve seen the rest, now see the best! There is no doubt that this is the most authentic ABBA show ever, featuring original band members Katja Nord and Camilla Dahlin founders of the band Waterloo. |
Majestic Theater 25
Carlisle Street |
717-337-8200 |
ABBA – The Music has had phenomenal success
around the globe reaching audiences in India, Spain and the USA, climaxing
with a sold-out performance last year at the Hollywood Bowl. Disco the night
away to ABBA’s greatest hits including “Dancing Queen,” “Waterloo,” and
“Mamma Mia” while delighting in the vintage costumes, hairstyles and
unmistakable harmonies that broke all records in pop history.
$62, $58, $55
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| Sun | 14 | 10:00am | Living History | U.S. Christian Commission Winter Services | The historic GAR Hall on E. Middle Street was originally built in 1822, as the first Methodist Congregation in Gettysburg. By 1890 the Methodist Church had moved to a new location and the building was sold to the Adams County Civil War Veterans group called the G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) . |
U.S. Christian Commission Museum GAR Hall |
717-334-3338 |
For the first time in over 100 years, the U.S. Christian Commission Ministry
is once again holding church services in this building. Every Sunday at
10:00am a civil war era, Victorian chapel service with a historic based
message will be held. Visitors may wear their modern clothing or feel free to
wear their period attire. Please call 717-334-3338 for more information. For Special Events or Weddings with the U.S. Christian Commission , please call 717-339-0339. http://www.usccgettysburg.org |
| Thu | 18 | 7:30pm | Theater |
Cinderella By the Moscow Festival Ballet |
The magic and fantasy of the beloved, rags-to-riches fairy tale comes to life as the Moscow Festival Ballet takes the stage in a full-length ballet in three acts, featuring music by Sergei Prokofiev and choreography by Rostislav Zakharov. |
Majestic Theater 25
Carlisle Street |
717-337-8200 | Combining elements
from the Bolshoi and Kirov ballet companies, Moscow Festival Ballet was
founded by Sergei Radchenko in 1989. The company tours with 50 dancers from
across Russia, and has performed around the world. $57, $54, $51 |
| Fri | 19 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Fri | 19 | 7:00pm | Murder Mystery |
Murder Mystery Dinner CHEATING DEATH...A CIVIL AFFAIR |
Join the Farnsworth House Inn as they present CHEATING DEATH complete with a
family-style Civil War period dinner. |
The Farnsworth House
401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 |
An Irish wake gone wrong stirs up a lot of family secrets making a night of
entertainment filled with laughter, mayhem, great food and, of course,
murder. Prizes will be awarded for the best sleuths of the evening. $55 per person |
| Sat | 20 | 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Art |
An Evening With the Painting The Gettysburg Cyclorama |
An Evening with the Cyclorama
Painting: Join Licensed Battlefield Guide and national Cyclorama expert Sue
Boardman for an “after-hours” viewing of the Gettysburg Cyclorama painting at
the
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Gettysburg National Military Park and
Visitors Center 1195 Baltimore Pike |
1-877-874-2478 | Learn the history of the genre of cycloramas and the history of the Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama, our country’s largest painting. Then, journey to the Cyclorama platform where Sue will describe interesting features of the painting and guests will have an opportunity to spend quality time viewing the painting. Tickets: 877-874-2478 |
| Sat | 20 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wine | Wine Appreciation Class | Visit Adams County Winery's farm winery in Orrtanna, PA for a fun-filled evening of wine education, wine tasting and delicious food. You'll get a tour of the winemaking facility from the winemaker himself and learn the fascinating process of how wine is made. |
Adams County Winery 251 Peach Tree Road |
717-334-4631 |
You'll hear how grape-growing techniques impact the wine, and you'll learn
to understand the nuances of wine and wine terminology. By the end of the
class, you'll be able to order wine like a pro in a restaurant or wine
shop. As an extra treat, almost all class attendees say that John's
classes are some of the funniest and most enjoyable they've ever attended
-- come find out why!
$35 per person. Reservations are required. Call 717.334.4631. |
| Sat | 20 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Sat | 20 | 7:00pm | Dinner Theater | Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre | Enjoy a Civil War-era buffet while being entertained with period customs, superstitions and period songs... followed by ghost stories in the cellar of one of the most haunted inns in America. |
The Farnsworth House
401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 | http://www.gettysburgshauntedaddress.com |
| Sun | 21 | 10:00am | Living History | U.S. Christian Commission Winter Services | The historic GAR Hall on E. Middle Street was originally built in 1822, as the first Methodist Congregation in Gettysburg. By 1890 the Methodist Church had moved to a new location and the building was sold to the Adams County Civil War Veterans group called the G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) . |
U.S. Christian Commission Museum GAR Hall |
717-334-3338 |
For the first time in over 100 years, the U.S. Christian Commission Ministry
is once again holding church services in this building. Every Sunday at
10:00am a civil war era, Victorian chapel service with a historic based
message will be held. Visitors may wear their modern clothing or feel free to
wear their period attire. Please call 717-334-3338 for more information. For Special Events or Weddings with the U.S. Christian Commission , please call 717-339-0339. http://www.usccgettysburg.org |
| Wed | 24 | 7:00-9:00 PM | Educational | Evening Lecture Series - Politics of the Day |
Cost: $20.00 per person Ages: 16 and older Hours: 7:00-9:00 PM Join us for a special after hours lecture by Dr. Ford Risley as he discusses “Lincoln and the Press” at the David Wills House March 24. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA 17325
|
717-334-2499 |
Dr. Risley is an associate professor and head
of the Department of Journalism at Pennsylvania State University. A past
president of the American Journalism Historians Association (AJHA), he is
the author of Abolition and the Press: The Moral Struggle Against Slavery,
winner of the AJHA’s award for best book on media history published in 2008,
and editor of The Civil War: Primary Documents from 1860 to 1865.
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Following the presentation, Dr. Risley will be
available for a book signing.
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| Fri | 26 | 6:00-9:00pm | Wine |
Hauser After Hours Free live music and Catered food |
Enjoy music by the Al Parsons Band and catered food by the N.E.W. A-Ville Inn - $10- $15 |
Hauser Estate Winery 410 Cashtown Road |
717-334-4888 | http://www.hauserestate.com |
| Fri | 26 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Fri | 26 | 7:00pm | Murder Mystery |
Murder Mystery Dinner CHEATING DEATH...A CIVIL AFFAIR |
Join the Farnsworth House Inn as they present CHEATING DEATH complete with a
family-style Civil War period dinner. |
The Farnsworth House
401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 |
An Irish wake gone wrong stirs up a lot of family secrets making a night of
entertainment filled with laughter, mayhem, great food and, of course,
murder. Prizes will be awarded for the best sleuths of the evening. $55 per person |
| Sat | 27 | Call For Times | Educational | John Scott Seminar |
The John Scott Adams
Seminar series offers a more
in-depth look
at some aspect of the Battle of Gettysburg and
supports the
Gettysburg Foundation’s commitment to education
in support of its mission to enhance preservation
and understanding of the heritage and lasting significance of
|
Gettysburg National Military Park and
Visitors Center 1195 Baltimore Pike |
1-877-874-2478 | |
| Sat | 27 | 1:00pm | Musical | The Met Opera Live at The Majestic - Hamlet |
Broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera
from
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Majestic Theater 25
Carlisle Street |
717-337-8200 | http://www.gettysburgmajestic.org |
| Sat | 27 | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm |
Motorcycle | 3rd Annual Gettysburg Bike Show and Expo | Organizers plan to have more than 150 vendors and 3,000 to 5,000 visitors. The weekend will include an indoor bike show with cash prizes, fashion shows and contests. | AllStar Funland 2638 Emmitsburg Road Gettysburg , PA 17325 |
Enter your bike in our show and win $1000.00! NO ENTRY FEE! If you have any questions concerning how to enter the Bike Show, please contact: Robert M. Farrell, Sr at 717-309-3881 or rfarrellsr@gmail.com. Bike Show Classes & Prizes are available online at |
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| Sat | 27 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Sat | 27 | 7:00pm | Dinner Theater | Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre | Enjoy a Civil War-era buffet while being entertained with period customs, superstitions and period songs... followed by ghost stories in the cellar of one of the most haunted inns in America. |
The Farnsworth House
401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 | http://www.gettysburgshauntedaddress.com |
| Sun | 28 | 10:00am | Living History | U.S. Christian Commission Winter Services | The historic GAR Hall on E. Middle Street was originally built in 1822, as the first Methodist Congregation in Gettysburg. By 1890 the Methodist Church had moved to a new location and the building was sold to the Adams County Civil War Veterans group called the G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) . |
U.S. Christian Commission Museum GAR Hall |
717-334-3338 |
For the first time in over 100 years, the U.S. Christian Commission Ministry
is once again holding church services in this building. Every Sunday at
10:00am a civil war era, Victorian chapel service with a historic based
message will be held. Visitors may wear their modern clothing or feel free to
wear their period attire. Please call 717-334-3338 for more information. For Special Events or Weddings with the U.S. Christian Commission , please call 717-339-0339. http://www.usccgettysburg.org |
| Sun | 28 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
Motorcycle | 3rd Annual Gettysburg Bike Show and Expo | Organizers plan to have more than 150 vendors and 3,000 to 5,000 visitors. The weekend will include an indoor bike show with cash prizes, fashion shows and contests. | AllStar Funland 2638 Emmitsburg Road Gettysburg , PA 17325 |
Enter your bike in our show and win $1000.00! NO ENTRY FEE! If you have any questions concerning how to enter the Bike Show, please contact: Robert M. Farrell, Sr at 717-309-3881 or rfarrellsr@gmail.com. Bike Show Classes & Prizes are available online at |
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