This 2-hour tour explores little-known sites in historic Gettysburg--prisoner-of-war camps, an Army intelligence camp on the battlefield, and the Navy's secret map-making service, Tour guides share stories of WWII leaders Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charles de Gaulle, Dwight Eisenhower, as well as the civilian experiences of war -time Gettysburg. Two tours daily each Saturday
Art Downtown is going small … miniature really … this month. The Hanover Area Arts Guild, with its Art Downtown gallery in Hanover, is sponsoring its first Miniature Art Exhibit during May. The artists love it and, Sharon Benner, who is coordinating the exhibit, says she thinks art lovers will, too. “I was expecting 100
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
Civil War Dance Ensemble: Dance demonstrations and civilian artifact display at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. Free and open to the public. Visit http://www.civilwardance.org/schedule.htm for details.
Celebrate the summer in style at the Farm Winery. Our Terrace Bistro will be open on Memorial Day this year, with live music from Faded Denim on the Terrace.
The years 1861 to 1865 were not all blood and mud, death and destructions. On the Homefront there was grace and beauty, music and dancing. Almost everyone in America was dancing during the Civil War, North and South, young and old, rich and poor, urban and rural. Dancing was one way to forget, at least
Celebrating 25 years, the Frederick Festival of the Arts is held along Carroll Creek Linear Park in Historic downtown Frederick, Maryland. This juried, fine art show features over 100 artists from across the country in more than a dozen mediums. Live music and dance performances take place on four stages, plus artist demonstrations, children’s activities,
Tour Dates: Saturdays from June 2 – July 28, 2018. Time: 11:30am and 1:30pm. As the bloodiest battle of the Civil War raged just miles from the peaceful home of the Sisters, they could not ignore the call to go and care for the wounded. With casualties totaling over 50,000 after the Battle of Gettysburg
Celebrate the release of our Sangria Wines with some live music from Mojovishnu, food from Sam & Jo Gyros, wood-fired pizzas, and a build your own sangria bar. The event is free, but the build your own sangria bar is $8
The Gettysburg Civic Chorus, a 100 voice community organization presents their spring concert,"Magical Musical Moments". The chorus is under the direction of Bill Serfass and is accompanied by Sharon Hedges.
The Gettysburg Civic Chorus, a 100 voice community organization presents their spring concert, Magical Musical Moments. The chorus is under the direction of Bill Serfass and is accompanied by Sharon Hedges.
Twenty-three pieces of art by Richard Hamwi, an artist and professor at Albright College in Reading, Pa., are featured this June at Art Downtown, 32 Carlisle St., Hanover. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native says adventure is essential to life and he likes to spend his summers in upstate New York. Those experiences are reflected in his
The George Spangler Farm Civil War Field Hospital Site will open for the summer season on Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10. Reynolds’ Battery living historian encampment will be on site for demonstrations this weekend. The George Spangler Farm Civil War Field Hospital Site is a great weekend discovery and a must see for families. The
FunFest is a free event featuring face painting, balloon artists, and activities for the entire family. This is the kick-off celebration for Summer Learning. Funfest happens rain or shine! Theme: Libraries Rock! Gettysburg Rec Park 545 Long Lane Gettysburg, PA 17325 www.adamslibrary.org Dawn Smith 717-334-0163 DawnS@adamslibrary.org
Join us at the market for a lovely summer-themed tea time! We’ll start with an informal tea with time to chat with your friends and new acquaintances, while enjoying several courses of delicious seasonal foods. We’ll conclude our gathering by making a craft to add a touch of the season to your home. Join us
Join us at the Farm Winery for a relaxing afternoon of acoustic music. June 9: Elijah Cross June 16: Matt Runciman
Join artist Dawn Spruill and learn how to paint a beautiful scene of flowers and dragonflies on a mason jar. The class is $40 per person, which includes 2 mason jars to paint and all of your painting supplies. Reservations are required, so call 717-334-4631 to reserve your spot!
A great summer activity for kids, ages 3-8! Wednesdays, from June 13 – August 1, 2018 Choose from two times: 9:00am OR 10:30am Cost: $7.00/first child/session, $6/additional child/session – No registration required Get the kids out of the house this summer for a fun time on the farm! Kids who participate in our Read, Learn, Grow program will: Enjoy story
Here at Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. Fruit Farm & Market, we really value family. We believe that every dad and granddad is a unique and special part of the family. We invite all children to join us Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for our Fathers’ Day Gift Event. Join us on
An Evening With The Painting: Join the Gettysburg Foundation’s Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide and author/historian, on the platform at 6 p.m. for an exciting and exclusive "after-hours" program of the Gettysburg Cyclorama painting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, located at 1195 Baltimore Pike. Visitors will have a chance to spend “quality time”
Here at Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. Fruit Farm & Market, we love everything green and growing, even if it isn’t fruit trees. And we want to share our excitement with you! Join us for our “Let’s Create Terrariums” event on June 19th 4 – 7 p.m. to bring your creation to life and take something green
Here at Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. Fruit Farm & Market, we love good food and great company. That’s why our cooking classes are the best way to spend an evening! Come and spend some time with us on Tuesday, June 19th at 6:00 p.m. for our June Cooking Class, “Salads and Sides.” We also love healthy
More than 1,900 wounded Union and Confederate soldiers were hospitalized. Living historians help you discover the stories of the soldiers, surgeons and civilians of Gettysburg–just minutes from the battlefield. The site is open in summer through Friday, August 12th, Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th only with access via shuttle from the Gettysburg National
“Courtyard Chats” take place at 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard at the rear of the Rupp House, 451 Baltimore Street in downtown Gettysburg. Talks last approximately one hour. Visit https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/rupp-house/ or call 717-338-1243 for details. Free and open to the public.
Rides, Food, & Games! FIREWORKS – Friday at 11pm Pay One Price, Ride all Night – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Bingo tent open nightly, plus Gun Bowls and other games of chance $3,000 cash prize Chance Book drawing! Pit beef – Thursday, Friday, Saturday Pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, fresh cut French fries,
Summer always has a certain magic to it. Whether it is childhood memories of sprinklers in the yard, or romantic memories of star gazing with your true love, it is one season in which everyone has a created a magical memory. One of our favorite summer activities is enjoying some of the delicious local ice
More than 1,900 wounded Union and Confederate soldiers were hospitalized. Living historians help you discover the stories of the soldiers, surgeons and civilians of Gettysburg–just minutes from the battlefield. The site is open in summer through Friday, August 12th, Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th only with access via shuttle from the Gettysburg National
Book talks, lectures and panel discussions at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA. Friday – June 29 (Kinsley Theatre), 7:00 p.m. “What is the Role of Museums and the History Community?” Dr. Edward L. Ayers, Tucker-Boatwhite Professor of the Humanities and President Emeritus, University of Richmond Ms. Christy
June 29 & 30, 2018 Book talks, lectures and panel discussions at Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA. Friday – June 29 (Kinsley Theatre), 7:00 p.m. “What is the Role of Museums and the History Community?” Dr. Edward L. Ayers, Tucker-Boatwhite Professor of the Humanities and President Emeritus,
What’s better than all you can eat pancakes? All you can eat pancakes topped with delicious fruit syrups from the farm! Join us for our first an all you can eat pancake breakfast of the season! Enjoy all you can eat pancakes, sausages, coffee, and juice. Then, round out your time at the farm by
The Rupp House "Living History Demonstrations & Events," are free and open to the public from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Special Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tours: Battlefield Bus Tours are a great way to experience the hallowed ground of the Gettysburg battlefield led by a Licensed Battlefield Guide throughout the day. In summer, visitors will also have the extraordinary opportunity to step aboard a double decker bus for a special open air tour to see
Join us at the Farm Winery for a dog walk through the vineyard on Saturday, June 30th at 1pm. The entrance fee for the walk is a donation of any amount to the SPCA. These donations will be collected the day of the walk and may be in the form of cash or a check
“Courtyard Chats” take place at 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard at the rear of the Rupp House, 451 Baltimore Street in downtown Gettysburg. Talks last approximately one hour. Visit https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/rupp-house/ or call 717-338-1243 for details. Free and open to the public.
Tour Dates: Sundays in July and August Tour Times: 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm and 5pm Cost: $10/adult, $7/youth ages 7-18, free for children 6 and under Step back into 1842 with the daughter of Elizabeth Ann Seton, Catherine, and her contemporaries. 1842 was a pivotal year in the life of Catherine Seton. She returned to
More than 1,900 wounded Union and Confederate soldiers were hospitalized. Living historians help you discover the stories of the soldiers, surgeons and civilians of Gettysburg–just minutes from the battlefield. The site is open in summer through Friday, August 12th, Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th only with access via shuttle from the Gettysburg National