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 April 7,
2010
November 2010-
Gettysburg.com and Dobbin House Inc. are not
responsible for cancellations or other changes that may occur. Please contact
the telephone numbers listed for updates on special events.
| Day | Date | Time | Category | Name of Event | Description | Where | Phone | Comments |
| 1 - 31 | All Day | Holiday | 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! | |
| Mon | 1 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Tue | 2 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Wed | 3 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Thu | 4 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Fri | 5 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Fri | 5 | Art | First Friday, Gettysburg Style! | Each month Gettysburg businesses join forces to offer special events and refreshments. | Downtown Gettysburg Gettysburg, Pa 17325 |
Approximately 25 businesses throughout
Historic Gettysburg participate by hosting special receptions, guest artists
and authors, sales and later business hours (until 8:00pm). Look for the First Friday banner at participating Gettysburg area shops, galleries, restaurants and businesses. |
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| Fri | 5 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Fri | 5 | 10:45 PM |
Ghosts/ Paranormal |
Midnight in the Orphanage | The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. Starts at 10:45 PM from outside the Jennie Wade House. |
777 Baltimore Street Unit 114 Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-334-6296 | While inside you will be entertained by our Medium or Guest Speaker. This tour is every Friday night. Cost: $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). |
| Sat | 6 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Sat | 6 | 9:00 AM | Collectors Show | Autumn Civil War Collector & Gun Show | Civil War Era collections and displays |
AllStar Events Complex 2638 Emmitsburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-642-6600 | http://thomaspublications.com/ |
| Sat | 6 | Check Web Site | Educational | John Scott Adams Seminar |
The John Scott Adams Seminar series offers a more
in-depth look
at some aspect of the Battle of Gettysburg and
supports the
Gettysburg Foundation’s commitment to education in support of
its mission to enhance preservation and understanding of the heritage and
lasting significance of
|
Gettysburg National Military Park and
Visitors Center 1195 Baltimore Pike |
1-877-874-2478 | |
| Sat | 6 | Check Web Site | Living History |
42nd MississippiLiving History Encampment |
Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. |
The American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. 297 Steinwehr Avenue |
717-334-6245 | Schedule of events varies. Contact us for more information! |
| Sat | 6 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Sat | 6 | 10:45pm, 11:10pm, 11:35pm |
Ghosts/ Paranormal |
Midnight in the Jennie Wade House | The tour is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. |
Ghostly Images Of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 Evenings 717-339-6914 | This tour starts at 10:45pm at the Jennie Wade House. 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.ghostlyimages.net |
| Sun | 7 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Sun | 7 | 9:00 AM | Collectors Show | Autumn Civil War Collector & Gun Show | Civil War Era collections and displays |
AllStar Events Complex 2638 Emmitsburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-642-6600 | http://thomaspublications.com/ |
| Sun | 7 | Check Web Site | Living History |
42nd MississippiLiving History Encampment |
Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. |
The American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. 297 Steinwehr Avenue |
717-334-6245 | Schedule of events varies. Contact us for more information! |
| Mon | 8 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Tue | 9 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Tue | 9 | 11:00am - 7:00pm | Gift Show | 50th International Gift Festival | Discover handcrafted gifts and home decor from Thirty Third World Countries. |
Fairfield Mennonite Church
201 West Main Street, PA 116 Fairfield, PA 17320 |
717-642-8936 | Items include jewelry, toys, musical instruments, holiday decorations, and hand-knotted Oriental rugs from Ten Thousand Villages. Find the quality you desire and support the fairness artisans deserve. Your purchases will provide continuing work for artisans, enabling them to dream and plan for a better future. http://www.fairfieldmennonitechurch.org/ |
| Wed | 10 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Wed | 10 | 11:00am - 7:00pm | Gift Show | 50th International Gift Festival | Discover handcrafted gifts and home decor from Thirty Third World Countries. |
Fairfield Mennonite Church
201 West Main Street, PA 116 Fairfield, PA 17320 |
717-642-8936 | Items include jewelry, toys, musical instruments, holiday decorations, and hand-knotted Oriental rugs from Ten Thousand Villages. Find the quality you desire and support the fairness artisans deserve. Your purchases will provide continuing work for artisans, enabling them to dream and plan for a better future. http://www.fairfieldmennonitechurch.org/ |
| Thu | 11 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Thu | 11 | 11:00am - 7:00pm | Gift Show | 50th International Gift Festival | Discover handcrafted gifts and home decor from Thirty Third World Countries. |
Fairfield Mennonite Church
201 West Main Street, PA 116 Fairfield, PA 17320 |
717-642-8936 | Items include jewelry, toys, musical instruments, holiday decorations, and hand-knotted Oriental rugs from Ten Thousand Villages. Find the quality you desire and support the fairness artisans deserve. Your purchases will provide continuing work for artisans, enabling them to dream and plan for a better future. http://www.fairfieldmennonitechurch.org/ |
| Fri | 12 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Fri | 12 | 11:00am - 7:00pm | Gift Show | 50th International Gift Festival | Discover handcrafted gifts and home decor from Thirty Third World Countries. |
Fairfield Mennonite Church
201 West Main Street, PA 116 Fairfield, PA 17320 |
717-642-8936 | Items include jewelry, toys, musical instruments, holiday decorations, and hand-knotted Oriental rugs from Ten Thousand Villages. Find the quality you desire and support the fairness artisans deserve. Your purchases will provide continuing work for artisans, enabling them to dream and plan for a better future. http://www.fairfieldmennonitechurch.org/ |
| Fri | 12 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Fri | 12 | 10:45 PM |
Ghosts/ Paranormal |
Midnight in the Orphanage | The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. |
Ghostly Images Of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 Evenings 717-339-6914 | Starts at 10:45 PM from outside the Jennie Wade House. While inside you will be entertained by our Medium or Guest Speaker. This tour is every Friday night. Cost: $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). |
| Sat | 13 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Sat | 13 | 11:00am - 7:00pm | Gift Show | 50th International Gift Festival | Discover handcrafted gifts and home decor from Thirty Third World Countries. |
Fairfield Mennonite Church
201 West Main Street, PA 116 Fairfield, PA 17320 |
717-642-8936 | Items include jewelry, toys, musical instruments, holiday decorations, and hand-knotted Oriental rugs from Ten Thousand Villages. Find the quality you desire and support the fairness artisans deserve. Your purchases will provide continuing work for artisans, enabling them to dream and plan for a better future. http://www.fairfieldmennonitechurch.org/ |
| Sat | 13 | Check Web Site | Holiday | 9th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration | Join the folks at Boyds Bear Country as they officially launch the holiday festivities for 2010! |
Boyd's Bear Country 75 Cunningham Road |
1-866-367-8338 | Holiday themed activities throughout the day. Fun for the entire family! |
| Sat | 13 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Sat | 13 | 10:45pm, 11:10pm, 11:35pm |
Ghosts/ Paranormal |
Midnight in the Jennie Wade House | The tour is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. |
Ghostly Images Of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 Evenings 717-339-6914 | This tour starts at 10:45pm at the Jennie Wade House. 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.ghostlyimages.net |
| Sun | 14 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Sun | 14 | 10:00am-11:00am | Living History |
U.S. Christian Commission Log Chapel Services Make a Civil War Chapel part of your Gettysburg Experience! |
Civil War Chapel Services are held in an authentic Civil War Chapel in Gettysburg, just one block off the square. The Log Chapel is built from research, letters and accounts of soldier chapels being built among the soldiers camps. |
U.S. Christian Commission Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA U.S.A. 17325 |
717-334-3338 |
Bring your family and be a part of the services. A Civil War Chaplain and
historian John Wega will present a new historic message of faith each week.
Civil War Hymns, music and also be a part. Over the last four years, thousands of visitor from across America have joined with us in prayer for our nation. This Gettysburg Chapel is becoming known as America's Chapel for just that reason. We look forward to meeting you and your family! |
| Mon | 15 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Tue | 16 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Wed | 17 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Thu | 18 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Fri | 19 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Fri | 19 | Starts at 9:30 am | Dedication | Dedication Day - 147th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address | 9:30 am Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Soldiers’ National Monument, Soldiers’ National Cemetery |
Soldiers' National Cemetery 97 Taneytown Road Gettysburg, Pa |
10:00 am 146th Anniversary of the
Gettysburg Address: Dedication Day Ceremony, Soldiers’ National Cemetery
Rostrum. Speaker to be announced The Dedication Day Ceremony is sponsored by
the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania, the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg
College and the Gettysburg National Military Park.
(Rain location for Dedication Day Ceremony is
Christ Chapel at Gettysburg College) | |
| Fri | 19 | 9:30 am | Dedication | 147th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address Sponsored by the Lincoln Fellowship, GNMP and the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College | November 19, the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address and the Dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery, was formally designated as Dedication Day, by a joint resolution of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, on November 19, 1946. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 |
717-334-1124 | An annual observation of President Abraham Lincoln`s "Gettysburg Address" with memorial services and ceremonies in the Soldiers` National Cemetery, sponsored by the National Park Service, the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania and the Lincoln Forum Symposium at Gettysburg College. The event begins with a wreath laying ceremony in the cemetery at 9:30 AM followed by the service to be held at the brick rostrum beginning at 9:45 AM sharp. The speaker will be announced and these services are free of charge. |
| Fri | 19 | 4:00pm | Living History | Gettysburg Addresses Lincoln |
Gettysburg Presbyterian Church will
sponsor a Dedication Day program on November 19, “ |
Gettysburg Presbyterian Church 208 Baltimore Street Gettysburg , Pa 17325 |
334-1235 |
Public historian Charles Teague will examine how
it was that Abraham Lincoln, who earlier in life had rejected religious
belief, came to declare at
|
| Fri | 19 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Fri | 19 | 10:45 PM |
Ghosts/ Paranormal |
Midnight in the Orphanage | The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. |
Ghostly Images Of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 Evenings 717-339-6914 | Starts at 10:45 PM from outside the Jennie Wade House. While inside you will be entertained by our Medium or Guest Speaker. This tour is every Friday night. Cost: $12.00 per person (may not be suitable for children under 10). |
| Sat | 20 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Sat | 20 | All Day | Living History | Civil War Heritage Foundation | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. |
The American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center
297 Steinwehr Avenue |
717-334-6245 |
Call for details as schedule of events varies. |
| Sat | 20 | Check Web Site | Tribute | 8th Annual Remembrance Illumination |
Each year, the Gettysburg Foundation and the Friends of Gettysburg lights over 3,500 luminary candles—one on each soldier’s grave in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery—to remember and honor the sacrifices made by those who fought at Gettysburg. |
Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 |
717-334-1124 | For information contact the Gettysburg Foundation at 717-338-1243. Free to the public. |
| Sat | 20 | 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 |
The parade will form at 12:00 PM on
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The route of the parade will be
as follows;
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| Sat | 20 | 6:00pm-Midnight | Ball | Remembrance Day Dinner and Ball | A Victorian evening of Dance and Period music 8 p.m. to midnight at the lovely Historic Gettysburg Hotel, hosted by CivilWarLady.net begins with a dinner banquet at 6:00p.m. |
Historic Gettysburg Hotel
One Lincoln Square Gettysburg , PA 17325 |
712-310-9383 |
Ball begins 8:00 p.m. Tickets sold
separately. For hotel reservations, banquet and ball tickets contact
joy@CivilWarLady.com
or call 712-310-9383 or purchase online at
www.CivilWarLady.net. Join
us for a wonderful 1860's ball for both Blue and Gray, historical
dress a must, string quartet and entertainments. All dances are "called" and ideal for dancers from beginners to those well versed in dance. Advance ticket sales for limited seating to avoid an overly crowded dance floor. Plan now to attend! |
| Sat | 20 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Sat | 20 | 10:45pm, 11:10pm, 11:35pm |
Ghosts/ Paranormal |
Midnight in the Jennie Wade House | The tour is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. |
Ghostly Images Of Gettysburg 777 Baltimore Street |
717-334-6296 Evenings 717-339-6914 | This tour starts at 10:45pm at the Jennie Wade House. 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.ghostlyimages.net |
| Sun | 21 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Sun | 21 | All Day | Living History | Civil War Heritage Foundation | Come see a living history presentation on the grounds of the American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center. |
The American Civil War Museum & Gettysburg Gift Center
297 Steinwehr Avenue |
717-334-6245 |
Call for details as schedule of events varies. |
| Sun | 21 | 10:00am-11:00am | Living History |
U.S. Christian Commission Log Chapel Services Make a Civil War Chapel part of your Gettysburg Experience! |
Civil War Chapel Services are held in an authentic Civil War Chapel in Gettysburg, just one block off the square. The Log Chapel is built from research, letters and accounts of soldier chapels being built among the soldiers camps. |
U.S. Christian Commission Log Chapel 112 Chambersburg Street Gettysburg, PA U.S.A. 17325 |
717-334-3338 |
Bring your family and be a part of the services. A Civil War Chaplain and
historian John Wega will present a new historic message of faith each week.
Civil War Hymns, music and also be a part. Over the last four years, thousands of visitor from across America have joined with us in prayer for our nation. This Gettysburg Chapel is becoming known as America's Chapel for just that reason. We look forward to meeting you and your family! |
| Mon | 22 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Tue | 23 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Wed | 24 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Thu | 25 | Happy | Thanksgiving | |||||
| Fri | 26 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Fri | 26 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Sat | 27 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Sat | 27 | Call for Details | Murder Mystery |
2010 Murder Mystery Weekends Murder at the Farm |
Lightner Farmhouse is pleased to announce a new interactive Murder Mystery for the 2009- 2010 season. Entitled "Way Out West", an interactive character-based search for clues to the murder of Zeke Calhoun, owner of contested land. |
Lightner Farmhouse 2350
Baltimore Pike |
1-866-337-9508 | The mystery can be played by 10-14 people and can be enjoyed in one evening as a Dinner Theater combined with an overnight stay. The cost is $60 per person plus the room rate and this can be booked any Sunday through Thursday night. As a weekend event, dinner on Saturday night is included for a cost of $60 per person in addition to the room rate. So gather your friends and book a mystery at the Lightner Farmhouse. |
| Sat | 27 | Call For Times | Holiday | A Civil War Christmas at the Shriver House | You are cordially invited to take a candlelight tour of the Shriver House Museum decorated for an 1860�s Christmas, while hearing the story of the Shriver family and how the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War changed their lives forever. Christmas tours take place from November 28th through December 19th. Private tours for groups of ten or more are welcome anytime throughout the holiday season; reservations are required. |
The Shriver House Museum 309 Baltimore
Street |
717-337-2800 |
Take a step back in time to discover how Christmas was celebrated in the mid-1800s. Enter the 19th century home of George, Hettie, Sadie (7), and Mollie (5) Shriver as they prepare for the upcoming Christmas holidays. See the candle-laden Christmas tree in its place of honor on the parlor table as a fire roars in the fireplace of the handsome room decorated with hand-made holiday greenery. After hanging stockings on the mantle, the girls set out milk and cookies in anticipation of a visit from Santa Claus on that magical night. While soldiers faced the perils of the Civil War, Christmas offered a few moments of cheer that would help brighten the lives of those at home. Learn how families celebrated the holidays while fathers, sons, and husbands were separated from loved ones during this tragic time in American history.
For additional information on the Shriver House Museum or to make reservations for a Christmas tour, please call 717-337-2800 or visit www.shriverhouse.org. |
| Sun | 28 | Call For Times | Holiday | A Civil War Christmas at the Shriver House | You are cordially invited to take a candlelight tour of the Shriver House Museum decorated for an 1860�s Christmas, while hearing the story of the Shriver family and how the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War changed their lives forever. Christmas tours take place from November 28th through December 19th. Private tours for groups of ten or more are welcome anytime throughout the holiday season; reservations are required. |
The Shriver House Museum 309 Baltimore
Street |
717-337-2800 |
Take a step back in time to discover how Christmas was celebrated in the mid-1800s. Enter the 19th century home of George, Hettie, Sadie (7), and Mollie (5) Shriver as they prepare for the upcoming Christmas holidays. See the candle-laden Christmas tree in its place of honor on the parlor table as a fire roars in the fireplace of the handsome room decorated with hand-made holiday greenery. After hanging stockings on the mantle, the girls set out milk and cookies in anticipation of a visit from Santa Claus on that magical night. While soldiers faced the perils of the Civil War, Christmas offered a few moments of cheer that would help brighten the lives of those at home. Learn how families celebrated the holidays while fathers, sons, and husbands were separated from loved ones during this tragic time in American history.
For additional information on the Shriver House Museum or to make reservations for a Christmas tour, please call 717-337-2800 or visit www.shriverhouse.org. |
| Sun | 28 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Mon | 29 | Call For Times | Holiday | A Civil War Christmas at the Shriver House | You are cordially invited to take a candlelight tour of the Shriver House Museum decorated for an 1860�s Christmas, while hearing the story of the Shriver family and how the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War changed their lives forever. Christmas tours take place from November 28th through December 19th. Private tours for groups of ten or more are welcome anytime throughout the holiday season; reservations are required. |
The Shriver House Museum 309 Baltimore
Street |
717-337-2800 |
Take a step back in time to discover how Christmas was celebrated in the mid-1800s. Enter the 19th century home of George, Hettie, Sadie (7), and Mollie (5) Shriver as they prepare for the upcoming Christmas holidays. See the candle-laden Christmas tree in its place of honor on the parlor table as a fire roars in the fireplace of the handsome room decorated with hand-made holiday greenery. After hanging stockings on the mantle, the girls set out milk and cookies in anticipation of a visit from Santa Claus on that magical night. While soldiers faced the perils of the Civil War, Christmas offered a few moments of cheer that would help brighten the lives of those at home. Learn how families celebrated the holidays while fathers, sons, and husbands were separated from loved ones during this tragic time in American history.
For additional information on the Shriver House Museum or to make reservations for a Christmas tour, please call 717-337-2800 or visit www.shriverhouse.org. |
| Mon | 29 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
| Tue | 30 | Call For Times | Holiday | A Civil War Christmas at the Shriver House | You are cordially invited to take a candlelight tour of the Shriver House Museum decorated for an 1860�s Christmas, while hearing the story of the Shriver family and how the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War changed their lives forever. Christmas tours take place from November 28th through December 19th. Private tours for groups of ten or more are welcome anytime throughout the holiday season; reservations are required. |
The Shriver House Museum 309 Baltimore
Street |
717-337-2800 |
Take a step back in time to discover how Christmas was celebrated in the mid-1800s. Enter the 19th century home of George, Hettie, Sadie (7), and Mollie (5) Shriver as they prepare for the upcoming Christmas holidays. See the candle-laden Christmas tree in its place of honor on the parlor table as a fire roars in the fireplace of the handsome room decorated with hand-made holiday greenery. After hanging stockings on the mantle, the girls set out milk and cookies in anticipation of a visit from Santa Claus on that magical night. While soldiers faced the perils of the Civil War, Christmas offered a few moments of cheer that would help brighten the lives of those at home. Learn how families celebrated the holidays while fathers, sons, and husbands were separated from loved ones during this tragic time in American history.
For additional information on the Shriver House Museum or to make reservations for a Christmas tour, please call 717-337-2800 or visit www.shriverhouse.org. |
| Tue | 30 | 9 to 5 | Living History | Interactive Ballot Cast | The David Wills House Museum will host an interactive election. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | This program will educate visitors on the pivotal 1860 presidential election and the election process at this time. Visitors will be encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite 1860 presidential candidate. Tallies will be updated daily on the David Wills House website, www.davidwillshouse.org, and on our Facebook page. This program is included with a regular general admission ticket. Call 1-866-486-5735 for more details. |
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