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 March 4,
2010
December
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 | 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! | |
| Wed | 1 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Wed | 1 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Wed | 1 | 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. |
| Thu | 2 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Thu | 2 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Thu | 2 | 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. |
| Fri | 3 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Fri | 3 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Fri | 3 | 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. |
| Fri | 3 | 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 | 3 | 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 | 4 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Sat | 4 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Sat | 4 | 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. |
| Sat | 4 | 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 | 4 | 6:30 pm | Parade | 23rd 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! |
Downtown Gettysburg Lincoln Square Gettysburg, PA 17325 |
717-334-6274 |
Two dozen children will be spreading holiday cheer in Downtown Gettysburg this
Saturday. The children, known as Kids for Christ, will be singing before and
after the annual Gettysburg Christmas Parade. The choir will be on the steps
of the Gettysburg Hotel at 6:30 pm prior to Saturday’s parade. After the parade, Santa's Shanty will be open on the Square for the children. |
| Sun | 5 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Sun | 5 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Sun | 5 | 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 | 6 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Mon | 6 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Mon | 6 | 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 | 7 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Tue | 7 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Tue | 7 | 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. |
| Wed | 8 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Wed | 8 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Wed | 8 | 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. |
| Thu | 9 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Thu | 9 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Thu | 9 | 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. |
| Thu | 9 | 7:00pm-9:00pm | Educational | Evening Lecture Series - Elections of 1860: The Lincoln and Davis Administrations | Join us for a special after-hours lecture by Joe Mieczkowski as he discusses the -Elections of 1860: The Lincoln and Davis Administrations- at the David Wills House. |
The David Wills House
8 Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA 17325
|
Preregistration is Required.
Please call 717-334-2499 to register. Space is limited! Call Today!
|
Licensed Battlefield Guide and Licensed Gettysburg Town Guide Joe
Mieczkowski will discuss “Elections of 1860: Lincoln & Davis
Administrations.”
$20.00 per person
|
| Fri | 10 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Fri | 10 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Fri | 10 | 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. |
| Fri | 10 | 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 | 10 | 7:00 pm | Holiday |
15th Annual Gettysburg Tuba Carol Fest |
Tuba players from everywhere
playing Christmas Carols on "historic"
|
Lincoln Square
Gettysburg , PA 17325 |
717-334-7719 |
The rain site will be the Prince of
Peace Episcopal Church. For more
|
| Sat | 11 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Sat | 11 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Sat | 11 | 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. |
| Sat | 11 | 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 | 11 | Check Web Site for more info | Special Tour |
14th Annual House Tour |
A Yuletide Gettysburg Celebration featuring Friday evening visit to Historic Churches in Gettysburg. |
Inns of the Gettysburg Area Gettysburg area |
Check Web Site | Saturday and Sunday, tour the area B&B's and community properties with a special performance of Candlelight at Christ Church on Saturday. |
| Sun | 12 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Sun | 12 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Sun | 12 | 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 | 12 | Check Web Site for more info | Special Tour | East Berlin Holiday House Tour | Go to web site for more info |
Locations in East Berlin East Berlin, PA |
Check Web Site | http://www.ebhpspa.org/ |
| Mon | 13 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Mon | 13 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Mon | 13 | 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 | 14 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Tue | 14 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Tue | 14 | 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. |
| Wed | 15 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Wed | 15 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Wed | 15 | 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. |
| Thu | 16 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Thu | 16 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Thu | 16 | 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. |
| Fri | 17 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Fri | 17 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Fri | 17 | 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. |
| Fri | 17 | 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 | 18 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Sat | 18 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Sat | 18 | 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. |
| Sat | 18 | 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. |
| Sun | 19 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Sun | 19 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Sun | 19 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Educational | Home Winemaking Class | Learn how to make wine at Adams County Winery from John, the Vintner. |
Adams County Winery 251 Peach Tree Road |
717.334.4631 |
John will take you from the very beginning of your home winemaking
experience, like figuring out how to get the home winemaking kit open, to
the very end of your home winemaking experience, bottling your own wine!
You'll receive tricks of the trade and tips on how to get the best product
from a box!
|
| Mon | 20 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Mon | 20 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Tue | 21 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Tue | 21 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Wed | 22 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Wed | 22 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
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| Thu | 23 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Thu | 23 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
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| Fri | 24 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Fri | 24 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
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| Sat | 25 | MERRY | CHRISTMAS | MERRY | CHRISTMAS | MERRY | CHRISTMAS | |
| Sun | 26 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Sun | 26 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
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| Mon | 27 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Mon | 27 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
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| Tue | 28 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Tue | 28 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Wed | 29 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Wed | 29 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Thu | 30 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
the David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Thu | 30 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
|
| Fri | 31 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Holiday | An 1860's Holiday at the David Will House | Visit the David Wills House Museum and be treated to the sights and sounds of traditional 1860 holiday festivities. |
The David Wills House 8 Lincoln Square |
866-486-5735 | http://www.davidwillshouse.org |
| Fri | 31 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 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. |
1195 Baltimore Pike. Suite 100 Shuttle Service Only 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!
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| Fri | 31 | Check web site for info | Holiday | New Year's Eve Celebration | Entertainment at downtown venues, fireworks and party in Lincoln Square. |
Lincoln Square Gettysburg |
717-334-5006 | http://www.adamsarts.org |
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