Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation have teamed up to honor the history of the Emancipation Proclamation by exhibiting a copy personally signed by President Abraham Lincoln. One of three color lithographic broadsides, this was given directly to Lincoln by David Williams Cheesman, and is known as the Cheesman copy. The Emancipation Proclamation
Come to Gettysburg the FIRST FRIDAY of every month for special events, discounts and more! Be sure to look for the First Friday flags that signify participating businesses!
The Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree will be held Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Gettysburg Area Middle School from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The Giving Spree provides an opportunity for anyone to meet with and support 75 local nonprofits. Entertainment, refreshments and a ten dollar coin to donate as you choose for
Pumpkins – Cooking Class Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Pumpkin mania is coming back! Although we will not be making pumpkin lattes in our cooking class, we will be making many delicious pumpkin dishes. Pumpkin-use varies far and wide from lattes and jack-o-lanterns and we will teach you some of the amazing
Author James Faber will sign copies of his book “Invaders In Our Town” on Friday, Nov. 9, Saturday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 11 from 10a.m. – 5p.m. at the Museum Bookstore at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center located at 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. “Invaders In Our Town” will be available for purchase in the
November 10 Gift Fair and Holiday Bazaar Saint Francis Xavier Center 465 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg Local vendors and artisans. Fair trade gifts, crafts and holiday gifts, baked goods, Café offering breakfast and lunch items. Raffles and door prizes. 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 717-309-2482. www.sfxpccw.org.
Kids’ Thanksgiving Event Saturday, November 10, 2018, 10 – 11:30 a.m. (Recommended for ages 3-8.) Catch a little thankful spirit at this November at our Kids’ Thanksgiving event. We will start with story time, enjoy a craft and eat some snacks, and do everything with a “thankful” flare. The kids will be thankful for a
The Gettysburg Foundation and Gettysburg National Military Park invite veterans and Adams County residents to a Community Appreciation Day on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. On four designated Community Appreciation Days each year, Adams County residents enjoy free admission to the Cyclorama painting, Film and Museum Experience at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center.
Authors David Hirsch and Dan Van Haften will sign copies of their book “The Ultimate Guide to the Gettysburg Address” on Friday, Nov. 16 from 9a.m. – 3p.m. at the Museum Bookstore at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center located at 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. “The Ultimate Guide to the Gettysburg Address” will be available for
Co-Authors Dan Van Haften and David Hirsch will be signing copies of their books, "The Ultimate Guide to the Gettysburg Address and the Abraham Lincoln and the Structure of Reason The event is on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 9:00am – 3:00pm at the Gettysburg Bookstore (1195 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg, PA). For more information: gettysburgstore@eventnetwork.com
Join the Gettysburg Foundation’s Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide and author/historian, on the platform Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 at 5 p.m. for an exclusive "after-hours" program of the Gettysburg Cyclorama at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. The Gettysburg Cyclorama, painted in the 1880s by French artist Paul Phillippoteaux and a team of artists,
Saturday, November 17, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Held at the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg This event is free and open to the public Donate: Support the Gettysburg Foundation with a heartfelt donation to the Remembrance Illumination to sponsor a candle in honor or memory of a loved one. Candle sponsorship is $18.63.
New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara will be signing his novels, including his most recent novel The Frozen Hours: A Novel of the Korean War, during Remembrance Day Weekend, Saturday, Nov. 17 and Sunday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the Museum Bookstore. The Museum Bookstore is located in the Gettysburg National
Join the Gettysburg Foundation’s Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide and author/historian, on the platform Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at 5 p.m. for an exclusive "after-hours" program of the Gettysburg Cyclorama at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. The Gettysburg Cyclorama, painted in the 1880s by French artist Paul Phillippoteaux and a team of artists,
16th Annual Remembrance Day Illumination Saturday, November 17, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Held at the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg This event is free and open to the public Donate: Support the Gettysburg Foundation with a heartfelt donation to the Remembrance Illumination to sponsor a candle in honor or memory of a loved
Meet the artists and tour their studios nestled in beautiful western Adams County, PA, just a few miles from Gettysburg. Visit 10 artists in 6 studios located in the historic Fairfield and Cashtown areas. The tour is self-guided and may be completed in any order. Please visit www.foothillsartists.net for more information, artist biographies, and a
If you are just starting out or are looking for a hands-on discussion to improve your calligraphic hand, this workshop is for you! During this beginner workshop we will cover all the essentials in pointed-pen calligraphy. We will review the basics on how to hold the pen with correct hand position, discuss pressure and how
Author William Styple will sign copies of his book “The Little Bugler” on Thursday, Nov. 29 and Friday, Nov. 30 from 10a.m. – 3p.m. at the Museum Bookstore at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center located at 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. “The Little Bugler” will be available for purchase in the Museum Bookstore. For additional information,
Author William Styple will sign copies of his book “The Little Bugler” on Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2, from 10a.m. – 3p.m. at the Museum Bookstore at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center located at 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. “The Little Bugler” will be available for purchase in the Museum Bookstore. For additional information,
Kid’s Christmas Event Saturday, December 1, 2018, 10 – 11:30 a.m. (Recommended for ages 3-8.) Start December off with a little holiday spirit! Join us for a fun Christmas celebration as we look at Christmas celebrations around the world. Then the kids will kick off Christmas decorating with making their own uniquely decorated Christmas-Around-The-World Ginger
A guide will take you on our historic homes tour, with the homes lit by candlelight, and our grounds illuminated with 1,000 luminaries. You can see where Elizabeth Ann Seton lived and worked by candlelight! This free tour takes place December 1-6, at 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm. No advance reservation is required.