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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 22, 2008
November 2008- 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	Holiday Event	Reservations at The Dobbin House	Start making your reservations for your Christmas Party at the Dobbin House	89 Steinwehr Ave Gettysburg, Pa	717-334-2100	Call today to reserve your Party! www.dobbinhouse.com
Sat	1	9 am to 4 pm	Collectors Show Event	Autumn Civil War Collector & Gun Show	Civil War Era collections and displays	All Star Events Complex 2638 Emmitsburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-642-6600	Hundreds of tables with vendor displays of Civil War firearms, uniforms, accouterments, prints, and books. Open to the public, admission charged, free parking Contact: Thomas Publications http://thomaspublications.com/
Sat	1	8:00 pm	Ball Event	"Spirit of the Night" Masquerade Ball	A costume party with live entertainment by the Colgan-Hirsh Band with Slammin' Horns, free Tarot readings, a silent auction and costume awards.	Gettysburg Hotel One Lincoln Square Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-334-5006	Sponsored by the Adams County Arts Council. Tickets required, sales open June 15 http://www.emmitsburg.net/acac/ ball_08.htm
Sun	2	All Day		Daylight Saving Time Ends	Set Clocks Back One Hour
Sun	2	9 am to 3 pm	Collectors Show Event	Autumn Civil War Collector & Gun Show	Civil War Era collections and displays	All Star Events Complex 2638 Emmitsburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-642-6600	Hundreds of tables with vendor displays of Civil War firearms, uniforms, accouterments, prints, and books. Open to the public, admission charged, free parking Contact: Thomas Publications http://thomaspublications.com/
Sun	2	10:00 AM	Living History Event	Civil War Chapel Services in the USCC Log Chapel	The Civil War Chapel Services include period music and hymns, prayer for the soldiers today, an era sermon that encourages and inpires all in attendance.	USCC Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-339-0339	While in Gettysburg, you are invited to worship with us and remember what faith means in a soldiers life. We are available for Civil War Chapel Services at your location or event. We have a portable USCC Chapel that we can be set up at your location. www.usccgettysburg.org
Mon	3	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Tues.	4	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Tues.	4	9:00 am	Gift Show Event	48th International Gift Festival	Discover handcrafted gifts and home decor from Thirty Third World Countries. Items include jewelry, toys, musical instruments, holiday decorations, and hand-knotted Oriental rugs from Ten Thousand Villages	Fairfield Mennonite Church 201 West Main Street, PA 116 Fairfield, PA 17320	717-642-8936	Tuesday, November 4 offers a special shopping day for seniors and people with disabilities from 9 am until 3 pm.
Tues.	4	All Day		Election Day
Wed	5	9:00 am	Gift Show Event	48th International Gift Festival	Discover handcrafted gifts and home decor from Thirty Third World Countries. Items include jewelry, toys, musical instruments, holiday decorations, and hand-knotted Oriental rugs from Ten Thousand Villages	Fairfield Mennonite Church 201 West Main Street, PA 116 Fairfield, PA 17320	717-642-8936	Tuesday, November 4 offers a special shopping day for seniors and people with disabilities from 9 am until 3 pm.
Wed	5	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Thu	6	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Thu	6	9:00 am	Gift Show Event	48th International Gift Festival	Discover handcrafted gifts and home decor from Thirty Third World Countries. Items include jewelry, toys, musical instruments, holiday decorations, and hand-knotted Oriental rugs from Ten Thousand Villages	Fairfield Mennonite Church 201 West Main Street, PA 116 Fairfield, PA 17320	717-642-8936	Tuesday, November 4 offers a special shopping day for seniors and people with disabilities from 9 am until 3 pm.
Fri	7	9:00 am to 8 pm	Gift Show Event	48th International Gift Festival	Discover handcrafted gifts and home decor from Thirty Third World Countries. Items include jewelry, toys, musical instruments, holiday decorations, and hand-knotted Oriental rugs from Ten Thousand Villages	Fairfield Mennonite Church 201 West Main Street, PA 116 Fairfield, PA 17320	717-642-8936	Tuesday, November 4 offers a special shopping day for seniors and people with disabilities from 9 am until 3 pm.
Fri	7	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Fri	7	Call For Times	Collectors Show Event	Fall In!	Miniatures convention with awesome games, fantastic vendors, competitive tournaments and relaxing special events.	2638 Emmitsburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325	888-497-9386	This year's convention will feature the ever popular Painting events, MST2000 and the Featherstone tournament. Reserve the dates and come to FALL IN!™ for Great Games, Good Times, Gettysburg! www.fall-in.org
Sat	8	9:00 am to5 pm	Gift Show Event	48th International Gift Festival	Discover handcrafted gifts and home decor from Thirty Third World Countries. Items include jewelry, toys, musical instruments, holiday decorations, and hand-knotted Oriental rugs from Ten Thousand Villages	Fairfield Mennonite Church 201 West Main Street, PA 116 Fairfield, PA 17320	717-642-8936	Tuesday, November 4 offers a special shopping day for seniors and people with disabilities from 9 am until 3 pm.
Sat	8	Call For Details	Appearance/Signing Event	Chamberlain at Gettysburg	Author Thomas Desjardin hosts a weekend on Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Gettysburg with a special Battlefield tour, a luncheon and discussion/presentation by Desjardin at the historic Dobbin House Tavern and an autographed copy of Stand Firm, ye Boys from Maine.	Dobbin House 89 Steinwehr Avenue Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-334-2100	Call for details www.dobbinhouse.com
Sat	8		Collectors Show Event	Fall In!	Miniatures convention with awesome games, fantastic vendors, competitive tournaments and relaxing special events.	2638 Emmitsburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325	888-497-9386	This year's convention will feature the ever popular Painting events, MST2000 and the Featherstone tournament. Reserve the dates and come to FALL IN!™ for Great Games, Good Times, Gettysburg! www.fall-in.org
Sat	8	10:45 AM	Holiday Event	Boyds Bear Country's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony	Join the Folks at Boyds as we officially kick off the holidays at 10:45am with our annual tree lighting spectacular (don't worry, we've checked the bulbs and they all work except for one that just won't stop blinkin'!)	75 Cunningham Road Gettysburg, PA 17325	1-866-367-8338	Stop by and watch the most humongous tree you've ever seen come to life, and stick around as we're filling the entire weekend with great holiday-inspired events. There will be visits from Scotty the reindeer, ice sculpting, a chance for kids to make their very own holiday ornament with Santa's elves, and much more. http://www.boydsbearcountry.com
Sun	9		Collectors Show Event	Fall In!	Miniatures convention with awesome games, fantastic vendors, competitive tournaments and relaxing special events.	2638 Emmitsburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325	888-497-9386	This year's convention will feature the ever popular Painting events, MST2000 and the Featherstone tournament. Reserve the dates and come to FALL IN!™ for Great Games, Good Times, Gettysburg! www.fall-in.org
Sun	9	10:00 AM	Living History Event	Civil War Chapel Services in the USCC Log Chapel	The Civil War Chapel Services include period music and hymns, prayer for the soldiers today, an era sermon that encourages and inpires all in attendance.	USCC Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-339-0339	While in Gettysburg, you are invited to worship with us and remember what faith means in a soldiers life. We are available for Civil War Chapel Services at your location or event. We have a portable USCC Chapel that we can be set up at your location. www.usccgettysburg.org
Mon	10	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Tues	11	All Day		Veterans Day
Tues	11	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Wed	12	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Wed	12	7:30 PM	Dance Event	Parsons Dance	With boundless energy, charismatic stage presence and powerful athletic grace, David Parsons creates thrilling choreography that is accessible and is thought provoking.	Majestic Performing Arts Center 25 Carlisle Street Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-337-8200	See for yourself why the Parsons Dance is "one of the hottest tickets in Contemporary dance."- Toronto Star Ticket Prices: $44, $41, $38 http://www.gettysburgmajestic.org
Thu	13	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Fri	14	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Sun	16	10:00 AM	Living History Event	Civil War Chapel Services in the USCC Log Chapel	The Civil War Chapel Services include period music and hymns, prayer for the soldiers today, an era sermon that encourages and inpires all in attendance.	USCC Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-339-0339	While in Gettysburg, you are invited to worship with us and remember what faith means in a soldiers life. We are available for Civil War Chapel Services at your location or event. We have a portable USCC Chapel that we can be set up at your location. www.usccgettysburg.org
Mon	17	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Tue	18	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Wed	19	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Wed	19	9:45 a.m.	Tribute Event	145th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address	An annual observation with brief memorial services in the Soldiers' National Cemetery. Keynote speaker Ken Burns	Soldiers' National Cemetery. Taneytown Road Gettysburg, PA 17325	717) 337-6590	10:15 a.m. Wreath Laying Ceremony 10:30 a.m. Dedication Day Ceremony Sponsored by the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania
Wed	19	11:15 am	Tribute Event	Graveside Salute to the United States Colored Troops in the Soldiers' National Cemetery	Join us immediately after the Dedication Day Ceremony (approximately 11:15 am) for a Graveside Salute to the US Colored Troops buried in the Soldiers' National Cemetery.	Soldiers' National Cemetery Taneytown Road Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-528-8553	We will pay tribute to Charles Parker and Henry Gooden, the only 2 colored veterans buried at Gettysburg. http://www.gettysburghistories.com
Thu	20	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Fri	21	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Sat	22	1:00pm	Parade	Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremonies	An annual event held in conjunction with the Gettysburg Address anniversary. A parade of Civil War living history groups begins at 1:00pm		Charlie Kuhn (717) 259-6156	Sponsored by the Union Veterans of the Civil War http://suvcw.org/RembrDay/2008/schedule.html
Sat	22	Call for Times	Tribute Event	7th Annual Remembrance Illumination	Held at the Soldiers' National Museum. Luminary candles will be placed on each Civil War grave as a testament to the sacrifices made here in 1863.	1195 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-338-1243	For information contact the Gettysburg Foundation http://www.gettysburgfoundation.org
Sat	22	Daily	Living History Event	Civil War Heritage Foundation	Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum Schedule of events varies	American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center 297 Steinwehr Avenue Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-334-6245	http://www.gettysburgmuseum.com
Sun	23	Daily	Living History Event	Civil War Heritage Foundation	Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum Schedule of events varies	American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center 297 Steinwehr Avenue Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-334-6245	http://www.gettysburgmuseum.com
Sun	23	7:00 - 11:00 am	Fundraiser Event	Remembrance Day Pancake Breakfast	Join Gettysburg Camp 112 of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War for a Remembrance Weekend Pancake Breakfast at the GAR Building. Breakfast will be served from 7:00 - 11:00 am.	G.A.R. Hall 53 East Middle Street Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-632-4194	http://suvcw.org/RembrDay/2008/schedule.html
Mon	24	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Tue	25	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Wed	26	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Thu	27	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Thu	27	All Day	Special Day	Thanksgiving Day	Proclaimed to be the fourth Thursday of November by President Abraham Lincoln	United States of America		A day of Thanksgiving, Football, and Family dinners.
Fri	28	8:00 am - 4:30 pm	Art Event	Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln	A series of portraits of Lincoln featuring works by Wendy Allen, Rea Redifer, Richard Wengenroth and Sam Fink is on display.	Library Apse at Gettysburg College 300 N. Washington Street Gettysburg, PA 17325		Examine historic letters, pamphlets, speeches and other documents related to Lincoln and the war; as well as military artifacts and surgical instruments. Courtesy of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
Sat	29	5, 7, and 9 pm	Holiday Event	Candlelight Christmas Tour of The Shriver House	Christmas offered a few moments of cheer that would help brighten the lives of those left at home. See how Christmas was celebrated during the Civil War while fathers, sons, and husbands were separated from their loved ones.	309 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PA 17325	717-337-2800	Walk through the Shrivers’ home decorated for an 1860's Christmas and learn about holiday traditions and decorations of the period. After the tour enjoy hot cider and holiday treats in the new Museum Shop. The candlelight tour costs $10/adults and $7/children 12 & under. Space is limited and reservations are required http://www.shriverhouse.org
Sat	29	6:30 pm	Parade Event	21st Annual Christmas Parade	Be part of it all as we delight in the annual parade, light the great tree in the Lincoln Square, and sing Christmas carols together to bring in the holiday season. Enjoy a variety of bands, floats, costumed characters, distinguished guests, dancers, youth groups and, of course, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus	The Parade will begin at the Gettysburg Middle School on Lefever Street. It will proceed north on Baltimore Street to the Square, and then continue east on York Street. The route then turns south on Liberty Street to return to the Middle School.	717-334-6274	After the parade, Santa's Shanty will be open on the Square for the children. Opening festivities begin at 6:30pm with the Parade at 7:00pm.

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