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 July 1,
2009
July 2009-
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 | Your Event | Dine at The Dobbin House | Make Your Reservations now to Dine At The Dobbin | 89 Steinwehr Ave Gettysburg, Pa | 717-334-2100 | Call today to make your Reservations! | |
| Wed | 1 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 |
Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities,
crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Wed | 1 | Call For Times | Educational | 146th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg | A series of special National Park Service Ranger-conducted battle walk. Free |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 ext. 3121 | http://www.nps.gov/gett |
| Wed | 1 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Wed | 1 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 6th Annual Juried exhibition, this year an official event of the Gettysburg Festival. The exhibit is held at the Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College, showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington St. Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717 337 6060 | Schmucker Art Gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and June 21, 22 and 28: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., with free admission. Closed July 3 and 4. Building is accessible. |
| Wed | 1 | 10:00 am and 4:00 pm | Educational | The Battle of Gettysburg - An Overview |
This summer the Gettysburg National Military Park is offering two indoor
programs. "The Battle of Gettysburg - An Overview" is a 30-minute program
about the Gettysburg Campaign and all three days of battle.
The program is offered daily at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm in the Ford Motor Company Fund Education Center. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 ext. 3121 | "Monuments of Gettysburg" will also be offered in the classroom on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 pm. |
| Wed | 1 | Noon - 2:00pm | Appearance Signing |
Authors J.D. Petruzzi & Steven Stanley | J.D. Petruzzi and Steven Stanley will sign copies of their newly released book, "The Complete Gettysburg Guide: Walking and Driving Tours of the Battlefield, Town, Cemeteries, Field Hospital Sites, and Other Topics of Historical Interest." | American Civil War Museum
297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 |
J. David Petruzzi is widely recognized as one of the country's leading
Gettysburg experts. In addition to his numerous articles for a wide variety
of publications, he is the author (with Eric Wittenberg) of bestsellers
"Plenty of Blame to Go Around: Jeb Stuart's Controversial Ride to
Gettysburg", and (with Wittenberg and Michael Nugent) "One Continuous Fight:
The Retreat From Gettysburg and the Pursuit of Lee's Army of Northern
Virginia, July 4-14, 1863".
Steven Stanley lives in Gettysburg and is a graphic artist specializing in
historical map design and battlefield photography. His maps, considered
among the best in historical cartography, have been a longtime staple of the
Civil War Preservation Trust and have helped raise millions of dollars for
the Trust through their preservation appeals and interpretation projects.
Steve's maps have appeared in a wide variety of publications.
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| Wed | 1 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Appearance Signing
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Bill Williams, Author | William G. Williams was born in South Wales, Great Britain. In 1927 his parents emigrated from Wales to the United States, settling in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Williams majored in journalism at Pennsylvania State University and retired after a career in journalism and public relations | American Civil War Museum
297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 |
He is the author of "Days of Darkness: The Gettysburg Civilians". Other works by Williams include: "Rescue from Ploesti: The Harry Fritz Story: A World War II Triumph", and "The Coal Kings Slaves: A Coal Miner's Story". http://www.gettysburgmuseum.com
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| Wed | 1 | 6:00pm & 6:30pm | Educational | Historic Church Tours | Enjoy a walk along old town streets of Gettysburg as you visit our historic churches. Eight churches participate (four each week) and allow you to go inside and hear heroic stories about what happened in that church during and after the battle. You will be able to admire the many beautiful features of our historic churches while short programs are presented about the sacrifices made by the citizens. You'll also hear about the conditions found around Gettysburg in the aftermath of the fighting. Volunteer guides will escort you from one church to the next. |
Historic Church Walking Tours 208
Baltimore Street |
717-334-9013 |
These 90 minute tours begin in front of the
Presbyterian church, 208 Baltimore St. (two blocks from the square). The first
at 6 pm and a second at 6:30 pm. No reservations are required but show up at
least ten minutes prior to departure time to purchase tickets - Adults are $5;
Children 12 and under are free. Park free behind the church. The churches toured on the following Wednesdays (6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, & 8/12) are: Presbyterian, Trinity UCC, Methodist and St. James Lutheran. On the alternate Wednesdays (6/10, 6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5 & 8/19) the churches toured are: Prince of Peace Episcopal, St. Francis Roman Catholic |
| Wed | 1 | 7:00pm | Spiritual | God and Country Nights |
Second Annual "God and Country" presentations feature patriotic hymns and portions of historical speeches and documents to remind us of the godly foundations of our nation. |
U.S. Christian Commission Museum Gettysburg Alumni Park |
717-339-0339 |
Enjoy Patriotic Hymns and Historical Writings to Celebrate the Heritage of
Faith in our Nation This event will be held under the "Big Top" and promises to be a great addition to your July 4th week celebration!
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| Wed | 1 | 7:30pm | Family Fun | Show Boat (1936) | Lavish production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's seminal American Broadway musical about life on the Mississippi during Reconstruction of the South with historic performances by Irene Dunne, Allan Jones, Paul Robeson, Hattie MacDaniel and Helen Morgan. Soaring songs include "Old Man River" "Make Believe" "You Are Love" "Can't Help Lov'in that Man of Mine" and "Bill" |
Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle Street |
717-337-8200 |
Tickets are $5.50 http://www.gettysburgmajestic.org
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| Wed | 1 | 8:15pm | Concert | Alaska Children's Choir | The award-winning Alaska Children's Choir have put together a special Lincoln Bicentennial Tour for 2009. Join them in Gettysburg for a program of Civil War-era songs and sacred and secular music in different languages. FREE |
Film Theater 1195 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
1-877-874-2478 | http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org |
| Thu | 2 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 |
Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities,
crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. http://www.landoflittlehorses.com |
| Thu | 2 | Educational | 146th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg | A series of special National Park Service Ranger-conducted battle walk. Free |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 ext. 3121 | http://www.nps.gov/gett | |
| Thu | 2 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Thu | 2 | 10:00 am and 4:00 pm | Educational | The Battle of Gettysburg - An Overview |
This summer the Gettysburg National Military Park is offering two indoor
programs. "The Battle of Gettysburg - An Overview" is a 30-minute program
about the Gettysburg Campaign and all three days of battle.
The program is offered daily at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm in the Ford Motor Company Fund Education Center. |
Film Theater 1195 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
1-877-874-2478 |
http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org "Monuments of Gettysburg" will also be offered in the classroom on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 pm. |
| Thu | 2 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 6th Annual Juried exhibition, this year an official event of the Gettysburg Festival. The exhibit is held at the Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College, showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington St. Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717 337 6060 | Schmucker Art Gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and June 21, 22 and 28: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., with free admission. Closed July 3 and 4. Building is accessible. |
| Thu | 2 | 10:00am | Family Fun | FREE Kids Summer Movies |
Enjoy specially selected family G or PG rate
movies on the big screen. Movie Schedule:
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Gettysburg Village Stadium 10 Cinema Rt. 15 & 97 Gettysburg , PA 17325 | 717-338-9005 | http://www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com |
| Thu | 2 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm | Appearance Signing |
Author Jim Hessler - "Sickles at Gettysburg" | Author Jim Hessler will be signing copies of Sickles at Gettysburg from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum Bookstore. For more information call 717-334-2288. To purchase pre-signed books by this author at the Museum Bookstore’s online shop visit www.gettysburgfoundation.org. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 |
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| Thu | 2 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm | Appearance Signing |
Author John Hough Jr. - "Seen the Glory: A Novel of the Battle of Gettysburg" | Author John Hough Jr. will be signing copies of Seen the Glory: A Novel of the Battle of Gettysburg from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum Bookstore. For more information call 717-334-2288. To purchase pre-signed books by this author at the Museum Bookstore’s online shop visit www.gettysburgfoundation.org. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 |
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| Thu | 2 | 11:00 am | Living History |
The Annual The Battle of Hunterstown Commemoration Special Tours, Living History and presentation |
Spend the day in Hunterstown just minutes from the Gettysburg National
Military Park, where Civil War history was made during the July 2, 1863 Battle
of Hunterstown.
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The Historic Tate Farm 1975 Shrivers Corner Road Hunterstown, PA 17325 | (717) 339-0903 | http://www.hunterstown1863.com/id31.html |
| Thu | 2 |
8 PM |
Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street
| 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Fri | 3 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 |
Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities,
crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Fri | 3 | 8:30 am | Living History | Gettysburg 146th National Civil War Battle Reenactment | The Gettysburg 146th National Civil War Battle Reenactment is an all-day family event. The gates open at 8:30 a.m., each day will include two exciting battles, field demonstrations, live mortar fire demonstrations, two activities tents with continuous living history programs, and a living history village with all-day activities. | The July 3-5, 2009 Gettysburg Reenactment will be held on Pumping Station Road ( the former "Yingling Farm"), Gettysburg. | 717-338-1525 |
Visitors are invited to shop in the very impressive "Sutler Row" where they
will discover period-style clothing and wares or walk through the military
camps to experience 1860's military life and talk to these living historians.
General admission tickets and general admission tickets with grandstand seating are both available. The grandstand seating normally sells out in advance so call early for reservations. Tickets and complete event information may be obtained online by logging onto the Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment website at www.gettysburgreenactment.com or by calling the Gettysburg Anniversary Committee at 717-338-1525. |
| Fri | 3 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Living History | Voices of the Confederacy |
The Voices of the Confederacy are a Civil War Living History Group which encamps on the grounds of General Robert E. Lee’s Headquarters in Gettysburg. |
General Robert
E. Lee’s Headquarters 401 Buford Avenue | 717-334-3141 |
They provide demonstrations of Civil War Tactics, Displays of Civil War artifacts, 1st person portrayals of Civil War soldiers and interactions with visitors. |
| Fri | 3 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Agricultural | Fridays Farm Fresh Market | Support your local Farmers |
The Outlet Shoppes of Gettysburg Rt. 15 & 97 Gettysburg , PA 17325 | 717-337-9705 | http://www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com |
| Fri | 3 | Call For Times | Educational | A Sacred Trust--Gettysburg Perspectives Lecture Series | Featuring authors and historians, held to commemorate the 146th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike | 1-877-874-2478 | http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org |
| Fri | 3 | All Day | Living History |
USCC Living History Village at the 146th Gettysburg Reenactment See the Coffee Wagon and the USCC Delegates in action! |
The USCC will be sponsoring a Living History Village that makes the camps come alive. Camp will feature Civil War Chapels, hospital station, Civil War Winter Quarters, Soldiering area, Special Dietary Kitchen area and the USCC Coffee Wagon! | The July 3-5, 2009 Gettysburg Reenactment will be held on Pumping Station Road ( the former "Yingling Farm"), Gettysburg. | 717-339-0339 |
Please be sure to visit our camp and learn what it really took to become a USCC delegate!
See you on the fields! |
| Fri | 3 | Daily | Living History | Civil War Heritage Foundation | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. | American Civil War Museum
297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as the schedule of events varies |
| Fri | 3 | Educational | 146th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg | A series of special National Park Service Ranger-conducted battle walk. Free |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 ext. 3121 | http://www.nps.gov/gett | |
| Fri | 3 | Call for details | Culinary |
Gettysburg Chili Cook-off Sponsored by Adams Community Television |
Don't miss the inaugural event at the Gettysburg Chili Cook-off. Brought to you by Adams Community Television. Check back for more details. |
Gettysburg Moose Park 100 Moose Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-334-3000 |
For more information, contact Adams Community Television at PO Box 3505 Gettysburg, PA 17325 (T) 717-334-3000 |
| Fri | 3 | Call For Times | Family Fun | 3rd Annual Yankee Doodle Days | Bring your family to Boyds Bear Country as the folks at Boyds pay tribute to the fine craftsmanship at the heart of our American heritage. |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road | 1-866-367-8338 | This event is FREE and open to the public and chock full of great fun and activities to engage both kids and adults alike. |
| Fri | 3 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Fri | 3 | 10:00am - 5:00pm | Appearance Signing |
Artillerist George Funt Hand-crafted Cannons |
A self-taught pattern maker, foundry-maker, and craftsman, Mr. Funt has combined his skills to forge a final product of unique art - handcrafted artillery pieces. Available in both Confederate and Federal artillery, the pieces are constructed from an original blueprint, and then cast from a pattern made from wood. | American Civil War Museum
297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 |
The process is completed in Mr. Funt's own foundry located in Pennsylvania, which allows for self-containment throughout the entire production. http://www.gettysburgmuseum.com
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| Fri | 3 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Art Event | Juried Art Exhibition | The Adams County Arts Council invites you to attend the 6th Annual Juried exhibition, this year an official event of the Gettysburg Festival. The exhibit is held at the Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College, showcasing the best of Adams County artists. |
Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington St. Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717 337 6060 | Schmucker Art Gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and June 21, 22 and 28: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., with free admission. Closed July 3 and 4. Building is accessible. |
| Fri | 3 | 11:00 to 2:00 | Appearance Signing
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Author Bradley Gottfried - "The Maps of Gettysburg" | Author Bradley Gottfried will be signing copies of The Maps of Gettysburg from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum Bookstore. For more information call 717-334-2288. To purchase pre-signed books by this author at the Museum Bookstore’s online shop visit www.gettysburgfoundation.org. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 |
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| Fri | 3 |
11:00 to 2:00
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Appearance Signing
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Author Chris Heisey - "Gettysburg: This Hallowed Ground" A Sacred Trust Event |
Author Chris Heisey will be signing copies of Gettysburg: This Hallowed Ground from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum Bookstore. For more information call 717-334-2288. To purchase pre-signed books by this author at the Museum Bookstore’s online shop visit www.gettysburgfoundation.org |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 |
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| Fri | 3 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Appearance Signing
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Author Kajsa Cook | Kajsa Cook, a former school teacher, is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University. She has served as one of the first tour guides for the Shriver Museum in Gettysburg and is active in the Adams County Arts Council. A resident of Gettysburg, she has three sons and seven grandchildren. | American Civil War Museum
297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 |
Kajsa will be signing copies of her newest release, "Discoveries in the
Shriver Family Attic: How a Woman and Her Children Dealt with the Battle of
Gettysburg" at the Gettysburg Gift Center. Copies of the book are available
at the store. http://www.gettysburgmuseum.com
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| Fri | 3 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Appearance Signing
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Author Richard Wagner | Meet Richard Wagner, author of "For Honor, Flag and Family: Civil War Major General Samuel W. Crawford" at the Gettysburg Gift Center. Richard will be available to talk to visitors and sign copies of his work. Copies of his book are available at the Gift Center. | American Civil War Museum
297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | http://www.gettysburgmuseum.com |
| Fri | 3 | See Listing | Appearance Signing
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Author Bradley Gottfried |
Meet author Bradley Gottfried at the Gettysburg Gift Center! Bradley will be
available to talk with customers and sign copies of his work. Copies of his
books are available to purchase at the Gift Center. 11:00am - 12:30pm and 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
American Civil War Museum
297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Bradley M. Gottfried is president of Sussex County Community College in New Jersey. He is the author of Brigades of Gettysburg, Kearny's Own: The History of the First New Jersey Brigade in the Civil War, The Roads to Gettysburg, Stopping Pickett: The History of the Philadelphia Brigade, and The Battle of Gettysburg: A Guided Tour and is the author of the recently released The Maps of Gettysburg. A frequent contributor to Gettysburg Magazine and Civil War Times, he had made numerous appearances on The History Channel. He lives in La Plata, Maryland. |
| Fri | 3 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Appearance Signing
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Author Kelly Butterbaugh |
Having graduated with honors from Moravian College, she holds her BA in
English as well as her level II teaching certification in secondary
education. From there, Kelly moved on to acquire her Masters in Education
from DeSales University, formerly Allentown College of Saint Frances de
Sales. Her future educational plan is to earn her PhD in American
Literature--the other of the two goals.
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American Civil War Museum
297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 |
Kelly will be available to sign copies of her book, "Hey, History isn't
Boring Anymore!" and talk to visitors. Copies are available for purchase at
the Gift Center.
http://www.gettysburgmuseum.com
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| Fri | 3 | Art | First Friday, Gettysburg Style! | Each month Gettysburg businesses join forces to offer special events and refreshments. |
Downtown Gettysburg Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-338-9099 |
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 | 3 |
8 PM |
Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street
| 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Fri | 3 | 10:45 PM | Special Tour | Midnight in the Orphanage | Tour the cellar of an orphanage with guest speaker or Medium and storytellers every Friday night. |
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 |
Our tour begins at 10:45 PM and ends at 12:30 AM (approximately 50 minutes
outside and 50 minutes inside) $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). |
| Sat | 4 | 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Agricultural | Gettysburg Farmers Market on Lincoln Square | The Gettysburg Farmers Market is open Saturdays, mid-April to Late-October 7:00 AM until Noon. |
Lincoln Square Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
The Farmer's Market will not be open September 26, 2009 due to the Outdoor
Antique Show.
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| Sat | 4 | 8:00 am - Noon | Agricultural | New Oxford-Market on the Square | Hours: Saturdays 8:00 am – Noon through October. | At the New Oxford Center Circle | ||
| Sat | 4 | 8:30 am | Living History | Gettysburg 146th National Civil War Battle Reenactment | The Gettysburg 146th National Civil War Battle Reenactment is an all-day family event. The gates open at 8:30 a.m., each day will include two exciting battles, field demonstrations, live mortar fire demonstrations, two activities tents with continuous living history programs, and a living history village with all-day activities. | The July 3-5, 2009 Gettysburg Reenactment will be held on Pumping Station Road ( the former "Yingling Farm"), Gettysburg. | 717-338-1525 |
Visitors are invited to shop in the very impressive "Sutler Row" where they
will discover period-style clothing and wares or walk through the military
camps to experience 1860's military life and talk to these living historians.
General admission tickets and general admission tickets with grandstand seating are both available. The grandstand seating normally sells out in advance so call early for reservations. Tickets and complete event information may be obtained online by logging onto the Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment website at www.gettysburgreenactment.com or by calling the Gettysburg Anniversary Committee at 717-338-1525. |
| Sat | 4 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Living History | Voices of the Confederacy |
The Voices of the Confederacy are a Civil War Living History Group which encamps on the grounds of General Robert E. Lee’s Headquarters in Gettysburg. |
General Robert
E. Lee’s Headquarters 401 Buford Avenue | 717-334-3141 |
They provide demonstrations of Civil War Tactics, Displays of Civil War artifacts, 1st person portrayals of Civil War soldiers and interactions with visitors. |
| Sat | 4 | 10:30am-1pm | Educational | Historic Christ Lutheran Church Visit | Learn the history of this beautiful downtown Gettysburg church which served as a hospital for 140 soldiers during and after the Battle of Gettysburg. |
Candlelight at Christ Church 30 Chambersburg Street |
717-334-5212 |
Hear the story of Chaplain Howell who was cruelly shot down on the church
steps during the battle, of "Old Liz" who used the church as a hiding place to
avoid being taken into slavery by the Confederates, and of Martha Ehler and
the Patriot Daughters of Lancaster who brought aid and comfort to the wounded
and dying soldiers. Free of charge and accessible to all. |
| Sat | 4 | Call For Times | Family Fun | 3rd Annual Yankee Doodle Days | Bring your family to Boyds Bear Country as the folks at Boyds pay tribute to the fine craftsmanship at the heart of our American heritage. |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road | 1-866-367-8338 | This event is FREE and open to the public and chock full of great fun and activities to engage both kids and adults alike. |
| Sat | 4 | Call For Times | Living History | Confederates Take The Shriver House | This living history presentation provides visitors an opportunity to speak with Confederates as they prepare for battle and watch the sharpshooters as they occupy the attic while they fire their muskets at the enemy on Cemetery Hill. | The Shriver House 309 Baltimore
Street | 717-337-2800 | Visitors also saw where live Civil War cartridges were discovered during the restoration of the Shriver's home 134 years after the fighting ended. At the conclusion of the tour, visitors shared in a root beer with the soldiers in Shriver’s Saloon. This is the only reenactment to take place in the streets of Gettysburg. The Only In Town Reenactment |
| Sat | 4 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Sat | 4 | Call For Times | Educational | A Sacred Trust--Gettysburg Perspectives Lecture Series | Featuring authors and historians, held to commemorate the 146th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike | 1-877-874-2478 | http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org |
| Sat | 4 | All Day | Living History |
USCC Living History Village at the 146th Gettysburg Reenactment See the Coffee Wagon and the USCC Delegates in action! |
The USCC will be sponsoring a Living History Village that makes the camps come alive. | The July 3-5, 2009 Gettysburg Reenactment will be held on Pumping Station Road ( the former "Yingling Farm"), Gettysburg. | 717-339-0339 |
Camp will feature Civil War Chapels, hospital station, Civil War Winter Quarters, Soldiering area, Special Dietary Kitchen area and the USCC Coffee Wagon! Please be sure to visit our camp and learn what it really took to become a USCC delegate! See you on the fields! |
| Sat | 4 | Daily | Living History | Civil War Heritage Foundation | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. | American Civil War Museum 297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as the schedule of events varies |
| Sat | 4 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Concert | 2009 Summer Concerts at the Winery | Come enjoy a free concert, a bottle of chilled wine, and great food from 1-5pm at Adams County Winery’s farm winery. |
Adams County Winery 251 Peach Tree Road | 717-334-4631 | http://www.adamscountywinery.com |
| Sat | 4 |
2 PM and 8 PM |
Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Sat | 4 | 5:00 pm | Educational | Candlelight at Christ Church | Through authentic Civil War Music, sing-a-longs and readings from various sources, true stories are told of the many who worked valiantly to aid and provide shelter to the 140 wounded soldiers treated in the church. |
Christ Lutheran Church 30 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717 334-5212 |
Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital There is no charge for this program which is open and accessible to all. |
| Sat | 4 | 7:00pm | Dinner Theater | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre occurs every Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 717-334-8838 or in the Farnsworth House bookstore. Participants are asked to meet in the bookstore prior to 7:00 p.m. for seating. |
Farnsworth House Inn Restaurant 401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 | Enjoy an authentic period funeral dinner as period dressed actors present historical mourning facts and superstition, intermittently mixed with period songs to honor Civil War soldiers. Dinner is followed by dramatically portrayed ghost stories in the cellar of one of the most haunted Inns in America. |
| Sat | 4 | 8:30 pm | Special Tour | Gettysburg Ghost Bus Tour | Travel by bus to one of the most popular haunted sites in the Gettysburg area, Sach's Bridge, and be treated to some amazing ghost stories as we make our way through the countryside and battlefield. |
Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours 778 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 | http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sat | 4 | 10:45 PM | Special Tour | Midnight in the Jennie Wade House | The tour is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. This tour starts at 10:45 PM at the Jennie Wade House. |
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 |
An introduction is given outside and than you will enter the house and
spend 25 minutes with guest speaker or medium and storytellers. You will
be in the house at Midnight when the lights go out. This event is every
Saturday night. $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). |
| Sun | 5 | 8:30 a.m | Living History | Gettysburg 146th National Civil War Battle Reenactment | The Gettysburg 146th National Civil War Battle Reenactment is an all-day family event. The gates open at 8:30 a.m., each day will include two exciting battles, field demonstrations, live mortar fire demonstrations, two activities tents with continuous living history programs, and a living history village with all-day activities. | The July 3-5, 2009 Gettysburg Reenactment will be held on Pumping Station Road ( the former "Yingling Farm"), Gettysburg. | 717-338-1525 |
Visitors are invited to shop in the very impressive "Sutler Row" where they
will discover period-style clothing and wares or walk through the military
camps to experience 1860's military life and talk to these living historians. General admission tickets and general admission tickets with grandstand seating are both available. The grandstand seating normally sells out in advance so call early for reservations. Tickets and complete event information may be obtained online by logging onto the Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment website at www.gettysburgreenactment.com or by calling the Gettysburg Anniversary Committee at 717-338-1525. |
| Sun | 5 | Call For Times | Family Fun | 3rd Annual Yankee Doodle Days | Bring your family to Boyds Bear Country as the folks at Boyds pay tribute to the fine craftsmanship at the heart of our American heritage |
Boyds Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road | 1-866-367-8338 | This event is FREE and open to the public and chock full of great fun and activities to engage both kids and adults alike. |
| Sun | 5 | Daily | Living History | Civil War Heritage Foundation | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. | American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg
Gift Center 297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as the schedule of events varies |
| Sun | 5 | All Day | Living History |
USCC Living History Village at the 146th Gettysburg Reenactment See the Coffee Wagon and the USCC Delegates in action! |
The USCC will be sponsoring a Living History Village that makes the camps come alive. | The July 3-5, 2009 Gettysburg Reenactment will be held on Pumping Station Road ( the former "Yingling Farm"), Gettysburg. | 717-339-0339 |
Camp will feature Civil War Chapels, hospital station, Civil War Winter Quarters, Soldiering area, Special Dietary Kitchen area and the USCC Coffee Wagon! Please be sure to visit our camp and learn what it really took to become a USCC delegate!
See you on the fields! |
| Sun | 5 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Sun | 5 | Call For Times | Educational | A Sacred Trust--Gettysburg Perspectives Lecture Series | Featuring authors and historians, held to commemorate the 146th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike | 1-877-874-2478 | http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org |
| Sun | 5 | 2 PM | Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Sun | 5 | 5:00pm | Concert | Cormorant's Fancy | Celtic joy in the great outdoors - presented on the new Hill-Unger performance platform |
Music, Gettysburg! 61 Seminary Ridge Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-338-3000 |
All concerts are free and open to the public.
Offerings are received. Presented by Music, Gettysburg! |
| Mon | 6 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 |
Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities,
crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Mon | 6 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Tue | 7 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 |
Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities,
crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Tue | 7 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Wed | 8 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 |
Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities,
crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Wed | 8 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Wed | 8 | 6:00pm & 6:30pm | Educational | Historic Church Tours | Enjoy a walk along old town streets of Gettysburg as you visit our historic churches. Eight churches participate (four each week) and allow you to go inside and hear heroic stories about what happened in that church during and after the battle. You will be able to admire the many beautiful features of our historic churches while short programs are presented about the sacrifices made by the citizens. You'll also hear about the conditions found around Gettysburg in the aftermath of the fighting. Volunteer guides will escort you from one church to the next. |
Historic Church Walking Tours 208
Baltimore Street |
717-334-9013 |
These 90 minute tours begin in front of the
Presbyterian church, 208 Baltimore St. (two blocks from the square). The first
at 6 pm and a second at 6:30 pm. No reservations are required but show up at
least ten minutes prior to departure time to purchase tickets - Adults are $5;
Children 12 and under are free. Park free behind the church. The churches toured on the following Wednesdays (6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, & 8/12) are: Presbyterian, Trinity UCC, Methodist and St. James Lutheran. On the alternate Wednesdays (6/10, 6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5 & 8/19) the churches toured are: Prince of Peace Episcopal, St. Francis Roman Catholic |
| Thu | 9 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 |
Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities,
crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Thu | 9 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Thu | 9 |
8 PM |
Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Thu | 9 | Varies by location | Motorcycle | Gettysburg Bike Week | Join over 30,000 motorcyclists in a bike show, field events, tattoo contests, burn-out competition, daily poker runs, live music, and fireworks! |
Various locations 21 Cavalry Field Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
1-800-374-7540 | Gates open: 4pm-10pm Thursday • 10am-10pm Friday • 10am-10pm Saturday • 10am-3pm Sunday. All Bands start at 8pm www.gettysburgbikeweek.com |
| Fri | 10 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 |
Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities,
crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Fri | 10 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Agricultural | Fridays Farm Fresh Market | Support your local Farmers |
The Outlet Shoppes of Gettysburg Rt. 15 & 97 | 717-337-9705 | http://www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com |
| Fri | 10 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Fri | 10 | varies by location | Motorcycle | Gettysburg Bike Week | Join over 30,000 motorcyclists in a bike show, field events, tattoo contests, burn-out competition, daily poker runs, live music, and fireworks! |
Various locations 21 Cavalry Field Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
1-800-374-7540 | Gates open: 4pm-10pm Thursday • 10am-10pm Friday • 10am-10pm Saturday • 10am-3pm Sunday. All Bands start at 8pm www.gettysburgbikeweek.com |
| Fri | 10 |
8 PM |
Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Fri | 10 | 10:45 PM | Special Tour | Midnight in the Orphanage | Tour the cellar of an orphanage with guest speaker or Medium and storytellers every Friday night. |
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 | Our tour begins at 10:45 PM and ends at 12:30 AM (approximately 50 minutes outside and 50 minutes inside) $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sat | 11 | 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Agricultural | Gettysburg Farmers Market on Lincoln Square | The Gettysburg Farmers Market is open Saturdays, mid-April to Late-October 7:00 AM until Noon. |
Lincoln Square Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
The Farmer's Market will not be open September 26, 2009 due to the Outdoor
Antique Show.
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| Sat | 11 | 8:00 am - Noon | Agricultural | New Oxford-Market on the Square | Hours: Saturdays 8:00 am – Noon through October. | At the New Oxford Center Circle | ||
| Sat | 11 | 10:30am-1pm | Educational | Historic Christ Lutheran Church Visit | Learn the history of this beautiful downtown Gettysburg church which served as a hospital for 140 soldiers during and after the Battle of Gettysburg. |
Candlelight at Christ Church 30 Chambersburg Street |
717-334-5212 |
Hear the story of Chaplain Howell who was cruelly shot down on the church
steps during the battle, of "Old Liz" who used the church as a hiding place to
avoid being taken into slavery by the Confederates, and of Martha Ehler and
the Patriot Daughters of Lancaster who brought aid and comfort to the wounded
and dying soldiers. Free of charge and accessible to all. |
| Sat | 11 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Sat | 11 | Varies by Location | Motorcycle | Gettysburg Bike Week | Join over 30,000 motorcyclists in a bike show, field events, tattoo contests, burn-out competition, daily poker runs, live music, and fireworks! |
Various locations 21 Cavalry Field Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
1-800-374-7540 |
Gates open: 4pm-10pm Thursday • 10am-10pm Friday •
10am-10pm Saturday • 10am-3pm Sunday. All Bands start at 8pm
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| Sat | 11 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Concert | 2009 Summer Concerts at the Winery | Come enjoy a free concert, a bottle of chilled wine, and great food from 1-5pm at Adams County Winery’s farm winery. |
Adams County Winery 251 Peach Tree Road | 717-334-4631 | http://www.adamscountywinery.com |
| Sat | 11 |
2 PM and 8 PM |
Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Sat | 11 | 5:00 pm | Educational | Candlelight at Christ Church | Through authentic Civil War Music, sing-a-longs and readings from various sources, true stories are told of the many who worked valiantly to aid and provide shelter to the 140 wounded soldiers treated in the church. |
Christ Lutheran Church 30 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717 334-5212 |
Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital There is no charge for this program which is open and accessible to all. |
| Sat | 11 | 7:00pm | Dinner Theater | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre occurs every Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 717-334-8838 or in the Farnsworth House bookstore. Participants are asked to meet in the bookstore prior to 7:00 p.m. for seating. |
Farnsworth House Inn Restaurant 401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 | Enjoy an authentic period funeral dinner as period dressed actors present historical mourning facts and superstition, intermittently mixed with period songs to honor Civil War soldiers. Dinner is followed by dramatically portrayed ghost stories in the cellar of one of the most haunted Inns in America. |
| Sat | 11 | 10:45 PM | Special Tour | Midnight in the Jennie Wade House | The tour is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. This tour starts at 10:45 PM at the Jennie Wade House. |
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 | An introduction is given outside and than you will enter the house and spend 25 minutes with guest speaker or medium and storytellers. You will be in the house at Midnight when the lights go out. This event is every Saturday night. $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sun | 12 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Sun | 12 | 10:00am-11:00am | Spiritual | USCC Chapel Services Begin |
2009 Civil War Chapel Services begin April 19th at 10am. You are invited to attend and make this a special part of your trip to Gettysburg's hallowed ground. |
USCC Civil War Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-339-0339 |
Authentic civil war chapel built of rough cut lumber and log benches, with period music and sermon. Sing a civil war era hymn and pray for the troops serving America today! In 2008 more than 1,000+ visitors joined the USCC for Sunday services! Service starts at 10am , so arrive early and get a good seat! http://www.usccgettysburg.org |
| Sun | 12 | Call For Times | Educational | The Eisenhower Academy | A one-week institute for school teachers covering Eisenhower's foreign and domestic policy, 1950s popular culture and Eisenhower’s leadership. |
Eisenhower National Site 1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 | 717-338-9114 | Graduate credit or Pennsylvania Professional Education Credit available. Fee. http://www.nps.gov/eise |
| Sun | 12 | 2 PM | Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. http://www.battlecrymusical.com/ |
| Sun | 12 | Call For Times | Wine | Home Wine Making Class | Learn how to make wine from John, the Vintner. John will take you from the very beginning of your home wine-making experience to the very end, bottling your own wine! |
Adams County Winery 251 Peach Tree Road | 717-334-4631 | You'll learn tricks of the trade and tips on how to get the best product from a box. |
| Mon | 13 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 | Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities, crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required |
| Mon | 13 | Call For Times | Educational | The Eisenhower Academy | A one-week institute for school teachers covering Eisenhower's foreign and domestic policy, 1950s popular culture and Eisenhower’s leadership. |
Eisenhower National Site 1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 | 717-338-9114 |
Graduate credit or Pennsylvania Professional
Education Credit available. Fee.
(717) 338-9114 |
| Mon | 13 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Tue | 14 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 |
Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities,
crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Tue | 14 | Call For Times | Educational | The Eisenhower Academy | A one-week institute for school teachers covering Eisenhower's foreign and domestic policy, 1950s popular culture and Eisenhower’s leadership. |
Eisenhower National Site 1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 | 717-338-9114 |
Graduate credit or Pennsylvania Professional
Education Credit available. Fee.
(717) 338-9114 |
| Tue | 14 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Wed | 15 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 |
Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities,
crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Wed | 15 | Call For Times | Educational | The Eisenhower Academy | A one-week institute for school teachers covering Eisenhower's foreign and domestic policy, 1950s popular culture and Eisenhower’s leadership. |
Eisenhower National Site 1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 | 717-338-9114 |
Graduate credit or Pennsylvania Professional
Education Credit available. Fee.
(717) 338-9114 |
| Wed | 15 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Wed | 15 | 6:00pm & 6:30pm | Educational | Historic Church Tours | Enjoy a walk along old town streets of Gettysburg as you visit our historic churches. Eight churches participate (four each week) and allow you to go inside and hear heroic stories about what happened in that church during and after the battle. You will be able to admire the many beautiful features of our historic churches while short programs are presented about the sacrifices made by the citizens. You'll also hear about the conditions found around Gettysburg in the aftermath of the fighting. Volunteer guides will escort you from one church to the next. |
Historic Church Walking Tours 208
Baltimore Street |
717-334-9013 |
These 90 minute tours begin in front of the
Presbyterian church, 208 Baltimore St. (two blocks from the square). The first
at 6 pm and a second at 6:30 pm. No reservations are required but show up at
least ten minutes prior to departure time to purchase tickets - Adults are $5;
Children 12 and under are free. Park free behind the church. The churches toured on the following Wednesdays (6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, & 8/12) are: Presbyterian, Trinity UCC, Methodist and St. James Lutheran. On the alternate Wednesdays (6/10, 6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5 & 8/19) the churches toured are: Prince of Peace Episcopal, St. Francis Roman Catholic |
| Thu | 16 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 |
Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities,
crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Thu | 16 | Call For Times | Educational | The Eisenhower Academy | A one-week institute for school teachers covering Eisenhower's foreign and domestic policy, 1950s popular culture and Eisenhower’s leadership. |
Eisenhower National Site 1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 | 717-338-9114 |
Graduate credit or Pennsylvania Professional
Education Credit available. Fee.
(717) 338-9114 |
| Thu | 16 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Thu | 16 |
8 PM |
Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Fri | 17 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 |
Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities,
crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Fri | 17 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Agricultural | Fridays Farm Fresh Market | Support your local Farmers |
The Outlet Shoppes of Gettysburg Rt. 15 & 97 | 717-337-9705 | http://www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com |
| Fri | 17 | Call For Times | Educational | The Eisenhower Academy | A one-week institute for school teachers covering Eisenhower's foreign and domestic policy, 1950s popular culture and Eisenhower’s leadership. |
Eisenhower National Site 1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 | 717-338-9114 |
Graduate credit or Pennsylvania Professional
Education Credit available. Fee.
(717) 338-9114 |
| Fri | 17 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Fri | 17 |
8 PM |
Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Fri | 17 | 10:45 PM | Special Tour | Midnight in the Orphanage | Tour the cellar of an orphanage with guest speaker or Medium and storytellers every Friday night. |
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 |
Our tour begins at 10:45 PM and ends at 12:30 AM (approximately 50 minutes
outside and 50 minutes inside) $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). |
| Sat | 18 | 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Agricultural | Gettysburg Farmers Market on Lincoln Square | The Gettysburg Farmers Market is open Saturdays, mid-April to Late-October 7:00 AM until Noon. |
Lincoln Square Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
The Farmer's Market will not be open September 26, 2009 due to the Outdoor
Antique Show.
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| Sat | 18 | 8:00 am - Noon | Agricultural | New Oxford-Market on the Square | Hours: Saturdays 8:00 am – Noon through October. | At the New Oxford Center Circle | ||
| Sat | 18 | 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM | Festival | 10th Annual Adams County Irish Festival | Enjoy a full day of Irish music, dancers, food, merchandise and more. The festival offers wholesome family fun, while benefiting the American Ireland Fund and the Irish Heritage Foundation of Gettysburg. | Gettysburg Moose
Lodge Park 100 Moose Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-337-3500 | The festival is held on the grounds of the Gettysburg Moose Park located conveniently just off US30, approximately 1.5 miles east of the US15 intersection. Adams County’s only Irish Festival drew approximately 3,000 people last year to enjoy local, regional and internationally known Irish bands, Irish step dancers, bagpipers, music workshops, Irish food, living history exhibits, and art & gift vendors |
| Sat | 18 | 10:30am-1pm | Educational | Historic Christ Lutheran Church Visit | Learn the history of this beautiful downtown Gettysburg church which served as a hospital for 140 soldiers during and after the Battle of Gettysburg. |
Candlelight at Christ Church 30 Chambersburg Street |
717-334-5212 |
Hear the story of Chaplain Howell who was cruelly shot down on the church
steps during the battle, of "Old Liz" who used the church as a hiding place to
avoid being taken into slavery by the Confederates, and of Martha Ehler and
the Patriot Daughters of Lancaster who brought aid and comfort to the wounded
and dying soldiers. Free of charge and accessible to all. |
| Sat | 18 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Sat | 18 | Daily | Living History | 21st PA Cavalry | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. |
American Civil War Museum
297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as the schedule of events varies |
| Sat | 18 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Concert | 2009 Summer Concerts at the Winery | Come enjoy a free concert, a bottle of chilled wine, and great food from 1-5pm at Adams County Winery’s farm winery. |
Adams County Winery 251 Peach Tree Road | 717-334-4631 | http://www.adamscountywinery.com |
| Sat | 18 |
2 PM and 8 PM |
Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Sat | 18 | 5:00 pm | Educational | Candlelight at Christ Church | Through authentic Civil War Music, sing-a-longs and readings from various sources, true stories are told of the many who worked valiantly to aid and provide shelter to the 140 wounded soldiers treated in the church. |
Christ Lutheran Church 30 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717 334-5212 | Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital There is no charge for this program which is open and accessible to all. www.christgettysburg.org/candlelight |
| Sat | 18 | 7:00pm | Dinner Theater | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre occurs every Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 717-334-8838 or in the Farnsworth House bookstore. Participants are asked to meet in the bookstore prior to 7:00 p.m. for seating. |
Farnsworth House Inn Restaurant 401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 | Enjoy an authentic period funeral dinner as period dressed actors present historical mourning facts and superstition, intermittently mixed with period songs to honor Civil War soldiers. Dinner is followed by dramatically portrayed ghost stories in the cellar of one of the most haunted Inns in America. |
| Sat | 18 | 10:45 PM | Special Tour | Midnight in the Jennie Wade House | The tour is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. This tour starts at 10:45 PM at the Jennie Wade House. |
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 | An introduction is given outside and than you will enter the house and spend 25 minutes with guest speaker or medium and storytellers. You will be in the house at Midnight when the lights go out. This event is every Saturday night. $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). |
| Sun | 19 | Daily | Living History | 21st PA Cavalry | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. |
American Civil War Museum
297 Steinwehr Avenue | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as the schedule of events varies |
| Sun | 19 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Sun | 19 | 10:00am-11:00am | Spiritual | USCC Chapel Services Begin |
2009 Civil War Chapel Services begin April 19th at 10am. You are invited to attend and make this a special part of your trip to Gettysburg's hallowed ground. |
USCC Civil War Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-339-0339 |
Authentic civil war chapel built of rough cut lumber and log benches, with period music and sermon. Sing a civil war era hymn and pray for the troops serving America today! In 2008 more than 1,000+ visitors joined the USCC for Sunday services! Service starts at 10am , so arrive early and get a good seat! http://www.usccgettysburg.org |
| Sun | 19 | 2 PM | Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Mon | 20 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 | Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities, crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Mon | 20 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Tue | 21 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 | Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities, crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Tue | 21 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Wed | 22 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 | Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities, crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Wed | 22 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Wed | 22 | 6:00pm & 6:30pm | Educational | Historic Church Tours | Enjoy a walk along old town streets of Gettysburg as you visit our historic churches. Eight churches participate (four each week) and allow you to go inside and hear heroic stories about what happened in that church during and after the battle. You will be able to admire the many beautiful features of our historic churches while short programs are presented about the sacrifices made by the citizens. You'll also hear about the conditions found around Gettysburg in the aftermath of the fighting. Volunteer guides will escort you from one church to the next. |
Historic Church Walking Tours 208
Baltimore Street |
717-334-9013 |
These 90 minute tours begin in front of the
Presbyterian church, 208 Baltimore St. (two blocks from the square). The first
at 6 pm and a second at 6:30 pm. No reservations are required but show up at
least ten minutes prior to departure time to purchase tickets - Adults are $5;
Children 12 and under are free. Park free behind the church. The churches toured on the following Wednesdays (6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, & 8/12) are: Presbyterian, Trinity UCC, Methodist and St. James Lutheran. On the alternate Wednesdays (6/10, 6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5 & 8/19) the churches toured are: Prince of Peace Episcopal, St. Francis Roman Catholic |
| Thu | 23 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 | Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities, crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. http://www.landoflittlehorses.com |
| Thu | 23 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Thu | 23 |
8 PM |
Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Fri | 24 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 | Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities, crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. |
| Fri | 24 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Agricultural | Fridays Farm Fresh Market | Support your local Farmers |
The Outlet Shoppes of Gettysburg Rt. 15 & 97 | 717-337-9705 | http://www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com |
| Fri | 24 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Fri | 24 |
8 PM |
Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Fri | 24 | 10:45 PM | Special Tour | Midnight in the Orphanage | Tour the cellar of an orphanage with guest speaker or Medium and storytellers every Friday night. |
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 | Our tour begins at 10:45 PM and ends at 12:30 AM (approximately 50 minutes outside and 50 minutes inside) $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10) http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sat | 25 | 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Agricultural | Gettysburg Farmers Market on Lincoln Square | The Gettysburg Farmers Market is open Saturdays, mid-April to Late-October 7:00 AM until Noon. |
Lincoln Square Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
The Farmer's Market will not be open September 26, 2009 due to the Outdoor
Antique Show.
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| Sat | 25 | 8:00 am - Noon | Agricultural | New Oxford-Market on the Square | Hours: Saturdays 8:00 am – Noon through October. | At the New Oxford Center Circle | ||
| Sat | 25 | 10:30am-1pm | Educational | Historic Christ Lutheran Church Visit | Learn the history of this beautiful downtown Gettysburg church which served as a hospital for 140 soldiers during and after the Battle of Gettysburg. |
Candlelight at Christ Church 30 Chambersburg Street |
717-334-5212 |
Hear the story of Chaplain Howell who was cruelly shot down on the church
steps during the battle, of "Old Liz" who used the church as a hiding place to
avoid being taken into slavery by the Confederates, and of Martha Ehler and
the Patriot Daughters of Lancaster who brought aid and comfort to the wounded
and dying soldiers. Free of charge and accessible to all. |
| Sat | 25 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Sat | 25 | Call For Times | Educational | John Scott Adams Seminar Series | John Scott Adams Seminar Series. Topic Gunfight at the Peach Orchard featuring Licensed Battlefield Guide Ralph Siegel . |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-334-1124 | http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org |
| Sat | 25 | Daily | Living History | 42nd Mississippi - Co. I | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. |
American Civil War Museum 297 Steinwehr Avenue Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as schedule of events varies. |
| Sat | 25 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Concert | 2009 Summer Concerts at the Winery | Come enjoy a free concert, a bottle of chilled wine, and great food from 1-5pm at Adams County Winery’s farm winery. |
Adams County Winery 251 Peach Tree Road Orrtanna, PA 17353 | 717-334-4631 | http://www.adamscountywinery.com |
| Sat | 25 |
2 PM and 8 PM |
Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Sat | 25 | 5:00 pm | Educational | Candlelight at Christ Church | Through authentic Civil War Music, sing-a-longs and readings from various sources, true stories are told of the many who worked valiantly to aid and provide shelter to the 140 wounded soldiers treated in the church. |
Christ Lutheran Church 30 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717 334-5212 | Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital There is no charge for this program which is open and accessible to all. www.christgettysburg.org/candlelight |
| Sat | 25 | 7:00pm | Dinner Theater | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre | The Vacant Chair Dinner Theatre occurs every Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 717-334-8838 or in the Farnsworth House bookstore. Participants are asked to meet in the bookstore prior to 7:00 p.m. for seating. |
Farnsworth House Inn Restaurant 401 Baltimore Street |
717-334-8838 | Enjoy an authentic period funeral dinner as period dressed actors present historical mourning facts and superstition, intermittently mixed with period songs to honor Civil War soldiers. Dinner is followed by dramatically portrayed ghost stories in the cellar of one of the most haunted Inns in America. |
| Sat | 25 | 10:45 PM | Special Tour | Midnight in the Jennie Wade House | The tour is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. This tour starts at 10:45 PM at the Jennie Wade House. |
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 | An introduction is given outside and than you will enter the house and spend 25 minutes with guest speaker or medium and storytellers. You will be in the house at Midnight when the lights go out. This event is every Saturday night. $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
| Sun | 26 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Sun | 26 | 10:00am-11:00am | Spiritual | USCC Chapel Services Begin |
2009 Civil War Chapel Services begin April 19th at 10am. You are invited to attend and make this a special part of your trip to Gettysburg's hallowed ground. |
USCC Civil War Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-339-0339 |
Authentic civil war chapel built of rough cut lumber and log benches, with period music and sermon. Sing a civil war era hymn and pray for the troops serving America today! In 2008 more than 1,000+ visitors joined the USCC for Sunday services! Service starts at 10am , so arrive early and get a good seat! http://www.usccgettysburg.org |
| Sun | 26 | Daily | Living History | 42nd Mississippi - Co. I | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. |
American Civil War Museum 297 Steinwehr Avenue Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 717-334-6245 | Call for details as schedule of events varies. |
| Sun | 26 | 11:30 am | Festival | 6th Annual Old Fashioned CornFest | Come and enjoy fresh from the field corn roasted in the husk over an applewood fire, BBQ chicken, pulled pork, peach sundaes, apple dumplings, and more! |
Historic Round Barn 298 Cashtown Road | 717-334-1984 |
Free entertainment provided. Horse and pony rides will also be offered.
Hay wagon
rides around the farm, as well as free games and activities for children will
be available. http://www.RoundBarnGettysburg.comFree Parking/No Admission Fee |
| Sun | 26 | 2 PM | Educational | Battlecry - The Musical | BATTLECRY is a heart-warming story of the real meaning of Lincoln’s “last full measure of devotion.” |
Riegel Auditorium Lefever Street | 203-253-1825 | The songs will cheer you and move you, reminding us that even in the midst of terrible agony, there can be joy, love and healing. |
| Mon | 27 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 | Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities, crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. http://www.landoflittlehorses.com |
| Mon | 27 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Tue | 28 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 | Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities, crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. http://www.landoflittlehorses.com |
| Tue | 28 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Wed | 29 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 | Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities, crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. http://www.landoflittlehorses.com |
| Wed | 29 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Wed | 29 | 6:00pm & 6:30pm | Educational | Historic Church Tours | Enjoy a walk along old town streets of Gettysburg as you visit our historic churches. Eight churches participate (four each week) and allow you to go inside and hear heroic stories about what happened in that church during and after the battle. You will be able to admire the many beautiful features of our historic churches while short programs are presented about the sacrifices made by the citizens. You'll also hear about the conditions found around Gettysburg in the aftermath of the fighting. Volunteer guides will escort you from one church to the next. |
Historic Church Walking Tours 208
Baltimore Street |
717-334-9013 |
These 90 minute tours begin in front of the
Presbyterian church, 208 Baltimore St. (two blocks from the square). The first
at 6 pm and a second at 6:30 pm. No reservations are required but show up at
least ten minutes prior to departure time to purchase tickets - Adults are $5;
Children 12 and under are free. Park free behind the church. The churches toured on the following Wednesdays (6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15, 7/29, & 8/12) are: Presbyterian, Trinity UCC, Methodist and St. James Lutheran. On the alternate Wednesdays (6/10, 6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5 & 8/19) the churches toured are: Prince of Peace Episcopal, St. Francis Roman Catholic |
| Thu | 30 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 | Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities, crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. http://www.landoflittlehorses.com |
| Thu | 30 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Fri | 31 | Call for Times | Educational | Interpretive Summer Season Begins |
Includes a full range of FREE Ranger conducted programs, walks, tours, campfire programs, living history programs, children's programs and Battle Walks offered everyday through August 16. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 | 717-334-1124 | These dates are subject to change. |
| Fri | 31 | 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Outdoors | Kids in the Country | Kids in the Country Day camp is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn basic horse care and other animal care responsibilities. |
Land Of Little Horses 125 Glennwood Drive | 717-334-7259 | Children are treated to special educational events, hands-on activities, crafts and exciting "behind the scenes" opportunities. Each week-long camp culminates with campers being able to participate in our main arena animal performance. Camp runs from 8am-12:30 Mon-Fri and includes lunch. Each session limited to 10 campers. Registration is required. http://www.landoflittlehorses.com |
| Fri | 31 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Agricultural | Fridays Farm Fresh Market | Support your local Farmers |
The Outlet Shoppes of Gettysburg Rt. 15 & 97 | 717-337-9705 | http://www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com |
| Fri | 31 | 10:45 PM | Special Tour | Midnight in the Orphanage | Tour the cellar of an orphanage with guest speaker or Medium and storytellers every Friday night. |
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 | Our tour begins at 10:45 PM and ends at 12:30 AM (approximately 50 minutes outside and 50 minutes inside) $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). http://www.gettysburgbattlefieldtours.com |
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