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Encounters with History: Paint Like a President

History, art and hands-on creativity combine in an exploration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s legacy as a statesman and an artist in this Encounters with History series event.

Enjoy a free presentation highlighting President Eisenhower’s artistic passion and stories behind his works with Eisenhower National Historic Site Ranger Dan Vermilya. Then, ticketholders will participate in a paint night experience. Recreate your own version of Eisenhower’s iconic “Potted Pink Hydrangeas”. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar are offered as part of the paint night portion of the experience.

Read more about this unique paint night inspired by President Eisenhower.

The opening Ranger Program is free and open to the public. Catering by Battlegrounds Hospitality. Ticket reservations are required for the paint night experience. Friends of Gettysburg receive member rate. Reservations close Feb. 12 or when sold out.

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1195 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg, 17325

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03:00 pm - 06:30 pm

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