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 Event | Description | 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! | |
| Tue | 29 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | 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 |
866-486-5735 | The David Wills House will feature period décor and special exhibits. Find out how holidays were celebrated during the Civil War. |
| 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 |
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! |
| Wed | 30 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | 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 |
866-486-5735 | The David Wills House will feature period décor and special exhibits. Find out how holidays were celebrated during the Civil War. |
| 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 |
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! |
| Thu | 31 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | 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 |
866-486-5735 | The David Wills House will feature period décor and special exhibits. Find out how holidays were celebrated during the Civil War. |
| 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 |
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! |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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
|
| 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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