Visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center have an opportunity to view the “Seeing Differently” exhibition from Thursday, Nov. 7 through Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. Presented by the Josephine Herrick Project, "Seeing Differently" draws from the images of five veterans who visited Gettysburg for a photography workshop in September, 2019. In Gettysburg, the veterans worked
DIY Flower Centerpiece Classes Just a little pop of color can change a whole house! Join us and learn how to make absolutely breath-taking centerpieces to decorate your dining room table, entrance hall or even your bedroom. Or make one to give away as a gift to a loved one. Each class cost includes all
Visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center have an opportunity to view the “Seeing Differently” exhibition from Thursday, Nov. 7 through Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. Presented by the Josephine Herrick Project, "Seeing Differently" draws from the images of five veterans who visited Gettysburg for a photography workshop in September, 2019. In Gettysburg, the veterans worked
Visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center have an opportunity to learn period dances. The Victorian Dance Ensemble, the performing troupe of the Civil War Dance Foundation, will present “Christmas in the 1860s” Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Ensemble performs dances of the 1860s.
Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 30, 2019, 9am-5pm Small Business Saturday is an initiative started to encourage people to shop local for the holidays. It takes place right after Black Friday each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. participates each year by offering samples, sales, and other deals you can take advantage
First there was Riverdance, then Celtic Woman, now the popular PBS Pledge show Christmas with The Celts which is touring across the U.S. The show presents the perfect combination of ancient Irish Carols, contemporary Christmas standards, spontaneous humor and thrilling Irish dancing giving audiences a most memorable Christmas experience. The national PBS show Christmas with
First there was Riverdance, then Celtic Woman, now the popular PBS Pledge show Christmas with The Celts which is touring across the U.S. The show presents the perfect combination of ancient Irish Carols, contemporary Christmas standards, spontaneous humor and thrilling Irish dancing giving audiences a most memorable Christmas experience. The national PBS show Christmas with
Welcome back to the Emmitsburg Community Chorus as they return to the Shrine for their annual holiday concert. We welcome everyone to join us for this festive performance.
Holiday Stuffed Animal Sleepover Friday, December 6th 4 – 4:30 p.m. You are invited for a special holiday sleepover – your stuffed animal that is! Join us at 4pm for a short story and milk and cookies before you say “goodnight” to your “stuffie” and leave them here for the evening. Who knows what holiday
On the first Christmas Eve, Joseph and Mary wandered through the streets of Bethlehem, looking for shelter. All doors, however, were shut to them. No one would welcome them into their home. In our busy lives today, we too may shut the door to our hearts on Jesus and His family. Open your heart and
Enjoy the holiday spirit in downtown Gettysburg with a full day of classic movies on the Big Screen in the beautifully restored historic Majestic Theater! Tickets can be purchased in person at the Majestic Box office located at 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 / Online at "Fandango" (add'l fees will apply to online ticket purchases)
Hollabaugh’s 10th Annual Holiday Open House Friday, December 6th 9:00am-4:30pm Saturday, December 7th 9:00am-4:30pm and Sunday, December 8th 12:00-4:30pm Our Holiday Open House is a great way to ring in the Christmas season! Join the Hollabaugh family for a celebration of the holidays, featuring lots of great products to sample, wonderful refreshments to share, sales
Kids’ Christmas Program Saturday, December 7th 10 – 11:30 a.m. OR 12 – 1:30 p.m. Join us once again for our traditional gingerbread house decorating event! Our Christmas event starts off with story time and snack but ends with the great fun of gingerbread house decorating. And this takes place during our Annual Holiday Open
Kids’ Christmas Program Saturday, December 7th 10 – 11:30 a.m. OR 12 – 1:30 p.m. Join us once again for our traditional gingerbread house decorating event! Our Christmas event starts off with story time and snack but ends with the great fun of gingerbread house decorating. And this takes place during our Annual Holiday Open
We welcome everyone to join us for the Shrine Film Series in December, which features a free showing of The Star on December 7. A small but brave donkey and his friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told – the first Christmas. Rated PG. This free showing takes
On the first Christmas Eve, Joseph and Mary wandered through the streets of Bethlehem, looking for shelter. All doors, however, were shut to them. No one would welcome them into their home. In our busy lives today, we too may shut the door to our hearts on Jesus and His family. Open your heart and
A guide will lead you on the Historic Homes Tour, with the homes lit by candlelight, and our grounds illuminated with 1,000 luminaries. On the tour, you’ll discover the life and legacy of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and see the two historic homes and grounds where Elizabeth Ann lived and worked. This is the only
Natalie MacMaster returns to the Majestic stage, and this time she’s bringing the whole family with her. Cape Breton’s favorite fiddling phenome is joined by husband Donnell Leahy – an award-winning fiddle virtuoso in his own right – and an incredible array of talented musicians (including their children) for this special holiday concert. Ushering in
A guide will lead you on the Historic Homes Tour, with the homes lit by candlelight, and our grounds illuminated with 1,000 luminaries. On the tour, you’ll discover the life and legacy of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and see the two historic homes and grounds where Elizabeth Ann lived and worked. This is the only
Edible Gifts – Cooking Class Thursday, December 12th 7-8:30 p.m. Biscotti, Biscuit and Bars! Three delicious baked good varieties that are sure to get you in the festive holiday spirit. Join to learn how to make these delicious treats and have several to take home to eat, freeze or give away! Cost: $30 per person*.
We welcome everyone to join us for Museums by Candlelight and see the candlelit historic homes and Basilica decorated for the Christmas season. The grounds will be illuminated with 1,000 luminaries. Enjoy living history activities related to the Christmas holiday within the historic homes. Museums by Candlelight is held in partnership with Visit Frederick and
Ladies’ Holiday Tea Saturday, December 14th at 12:00 Noon Seating As the cold and rush of the holiday season are closing in, join us and enjoy a tasty meal with special holiday tea flavors before the pressure of holiday entertaining falls on your shoulders. Join us and get in the holiday spirit! This event is open to all Ladies – teens and up! Register
We welcome everyone to join us for the Shrine Film Series in December, which features a free showing of It’s A Wonderful Life on December 14. An angel is sent from Heaven to help a suicidal man by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Rated PG. This free
A guide will lead you on the Historic Homes Tour, with the homes lit by candlelight, and our grounds illuminated with 1,000 luminaries. On the tour, you’ll discover the life and legacy of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and see the two historic homes and grounds where Elizabeth Ann lived and worked. This is the only
Perhaps the greatest country music super group in history, the Highwaymen traveled the world performing country music to millions of fans. Watch in amazement as each song, one hit after another is sung just as if they were seeing the original band perform. This country music tribute show is full of upbeat, honky-tonk hits like
The Gettysburg Civic Chorus presents their annual holiday concert entitled "Believe". The chorus is comprised of 100 members and is directed by Bill Serfass and accompanied by Sharon Hedges. Favorite holiday songs and new works will be offered and accompanied by instrumental guest artists. The concert will be held at the Gettysburg Area Middle School
Hot Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls – Family Cooking Class Saturday, December 21st 10 – 11:30 a.m. Hot Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls will be the new holiday favorite after this class! Learn how easy it is to make these delicious chocolaty rolls. Kids (of all ages) will love working with yeast dough and everyone will love eating this
We welcome everyone to join us for the Shrine’s December Film Series. On December 21, we’re featuring animated Christmas Classics, including A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966), and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964). The free showing of these classic Christmas specials takes place in the theater that’s inside the Shrine
DIY Flower Centerpiece Classes Just a little pop of color can change a whole house! Join us and learn how to make absolutely breath-taking centerpieces to decorate your dining room table, entrance hall or even your bedroom. Or make one to give away as a gift to a loved one. Each class cost includes all
Visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center have an opportunity to view the “Seeing Differently” exhibition from Thursday, Nov. 7 through Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. Presented by the Josephine Herrick Project, "Seeing Differently" draws from the images of five veterans who visited Gettysburg for a photography workshop in September, 2019. In Gettysburg, the veterans worked
We welcome everyone to celebrate Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Feast Day with us! Learn about her life, and see where she lived and worked on our Historic Homes Tour, which takes place at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.The tours are available for free on this day. Mass for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Feast Day