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 December 29, 2009
December 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 EventDescription Where Phone Comments
1 - 31 All Day Holiday Christmas Party at the Dobbin House Make your reservation for Your Christmas Party At The Dobbin House 89 Steinwehr Ave Gettysburg, Pa 717-334-2100 Make your reservations early!

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Tue 29 9:00am-5:00pmHoliday 1859 Holiday Traditions Did you know that many of the holiday traditions we celebrate today began to become popular during and after the Civil War? David Wills House

8 Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

866-486-5735 The David Wills House will feature period décor and special exhibits. Find out how holidays were celebrated during the Civil War.

http://www.davidwillshouse.org

Tue 29 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Holiday An Eisenhower Christmas Celebrate Christmas in the tradition of Gettysburg's First Family at the Eisenhower National Historic Site December 1 through 31. The Eisenhower's' home is decorated as it was during their presidential years in the 1950s: poinsettias, boughs of pine and holly, a tree surrounded by presents and the dining room table set for Christmas dinner with the Eisenhower Wedgwood china and silver. Eisenhower National Historic Site

1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-338-9114 In the living room, park rangers regale visitors with tales of Eisenhower Christmases past while holiday music from the Eisenhower's' album collection provides background accompaniment. Original Eisenhower decorations are on display in the home and Eisenhower Christmas cards are on exhibit in the Reception Center.

The Christmas celebration includes a holiday reception featuring refreshments on December 13. During the Reception, shuttle buses depart for the site from the National Park Service Visitor Center every hour, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY!
 

http://www.nps.gov/eise

Wed 30 9:00am-5:00pmHoliday 1859 Holiday Traditions Did you know that many of the holiday traditions we celebrate today began to become popular during and after the Civil War? David Wills House

8 Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

866-486-5735 The David Wills House will feature period décor and special exhibits. Find out how holidays were celebrated during the Civil War.

http://www.davidwillshouse.org

Wed 30 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Holiday An Eisenhower Christmas Celebrate Christmas in the tradition of Gettysburg's First Family at the Eisenhower National Historic Site December 1 through 31. The Eisenhower's' home is decorated as it was during their presidential years in the 1950s: poinsettias, boughs of pine and holly, a tree surrounded by presents and the dining room table set for Christmas dinner with the Eisenhower Wedgwood china and silver. Eisenhower National Historic Site

1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-338-9114 In the living room, park rangers regale visitors with tales of Eisenhower Christmases past while holiday music from the Eisenhower's' album collection provides background accompaniment. Original Eisenhower decorations are on display in the home and Eisenhower Christmas cards are on exhibit in the Reception Center.

The Christmas celebration includes a holiday reception featuring refreshments on December 13. During the Reception, shuttle buses depart for the site from the National Park Service Visitor Center every hour, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY!
 

http://www.nps.gov/eise

Thu 31 9:00am-5:00pmHoliday 1859 Holiday Traditions Did you know that many of the holiday traditions we celebrate today began to become popular during and after the Civil War? David Wills House

8 Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

866-486-5735 The David Wills House will feature period décor and special exhibits. Find out how holidays were celebrated during the Civil War.

http://www.davidwillshouse.org

Thu 31 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Holiday An Eisenhower Christmas Celebrate Christmas in the tradition of Gettysburg's First Family at the Eisenhower National Historic Site December 1 through 31. The Eisenhower's' home is decorated as it was during their presidential years in the 1950s: poinsettias, boughs of pine and holly, a tree surrounded by presents and the dining room table set for Christmas dinner with the Eisenhower Wedgwood china and silver. Eisenhower National Historic Site

1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-338-9114 In the living room, park rangers regale visitors with tales of Eisenhower Christmases past while holiday music from the Eisenhower's' album collection provides background accompaniment. Original Eisenhower decorations are on display in the home and Eisenhower Christmas cards are on exhibit in the Reception Center.

The Christmas celebration includes a holiday reception featuring refreshments on December 13. During the Reception, shuttle buses depart for the site from the National Park Service Visitor Center every hour, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY!
 

http://www.nps.gov/eise

Thu 31 5PM to 10PM Holiday Ice Sculpture Carving

Using a chain saw and ice chisels, award winning ice sculptor Bruce Keefer will transform 18  300 pound blocks of ice into a special 2010 New Years Greeting

Brick Courtyard in front of Historic Dobbin House Tavern 89 Steinwehr Ave Gettysburg, PA 717-334-2100 This has been a tradition at The Dobbin House since 1997 depending on the weather.

Come out and watch an artist at work!

Carved By:  Bruce Keefer, Executive Chef of  The Dobbin House 

New Years’ Greeting from over 2 ½ tons of ice

http://www.dobbinhouse.com

Thu 31 7:00pm Holiday Big Band New Year's Eve Ring in the new decade with the immortal music from the Great American Songbook as performed by Pennsylvania’s premiere jazz orchestra, The Buzz Jones Big Band with featured vocalist, Cathy Chemi. Majestic Theater

25 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA
17325
 

717-337-8200 A special set of tunes from Pennsylvania jazz luminaries such as Tommy Dorsey, Bobby Troup, and Henry Mancini will add sparkle to a festive evening of entertainment!  The dance floor will be open so come out and join us for a night to remember.
$40, $36, $33

http://www.gettysburgmajestic.org

Thu 31 Holiday

New Year's Eve Celebration

In Lincoln Square

Entertainment at downtown venues, fireworks and party in Lincoln Square Lincoln Square
18 Carlisle Street, Suite 201
Gettysburg, PA
17325
717-334-5006 http://www.adamsarts.org

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