Join a park educator each Saturday at 11 a.m. in the theater to read a new children’s book (with pages on the big screen). Then participate in an indoor activity or outdoor adventure.The History Kids Reading Adventures Club 2026 theme is “America: 250 Years of Change-Makers” and the schedule of book selections this year include:
January 10:Revolutionary Mary: The True Story of One Woman, the Declaration of Independence, and America’s Fight for Freedom by Karen Blumenthal and Jen McCartney
January 17:Guts for Glory: The Story of Civil War Soldier Rosetta Wakeman by Joanna Lapati
January 24:Rosie the Riveter: The Legacy of an American ... Read This Story
KEY CITY STEAMPUNK CONVENTION
The Key City Steampunk Convention is the yearly gathering of Steampunk enthusiasts. Beginning in 2016 in Frederick Maryland, the convention has continued to grow and evolve into one of the most prominent events on the East Coast, and with attendees traveling from far and wide to join in the festivities.Currently hosted at the Wyndham Gettysburg, in Gettysburg Pennsylvania, the event continues to feature award winning makers and panels, vetted and unique vendors, workshops, and most importantly, the opportunity for those in the community to interact and share their love of all things Steampunk.Click here to purchase ... Read This Story
The Battle of Gettysburg has been a fixture in American historical memory since 1863. Many people are familiar with how it has been depicted in fiction and on screen, but how has it been represented in the theatre? As it happens, both the Battle and the town have appeared on the stage on many occasions over the last 150 years. This presentation will examine these representations and explore how they reflect developments in theatre history and the reframing of issues of race, gender, and conflict in American popular culture.
This program is FREE/Members; $10 General admission.
Join us for Meet the Collectors, an exciting, one-of-a-kind, evening of discovery in which some of the collectors, who have graciously loaned some of the artifacts currently on display in Seminary Ridge Museum, will share rare artifacts not available for public viewing.Enjoy an exclusive, up-close look at remarkable pieces from private collections, hear the stories behind them straight from their caretakers, and experience a uniquely personal connection to history.Click Here to Register
Inclement Weather Make-Up Date is Friday, February 6.
On the afternoon of June 24,1863, 700 men of the 26th Pennsylvania Emergency Regiment were steaming towards Gettysburg. They had been ordered to the mountains west of Gettysburg as a blocking force against a possible Rebel invasion of the county. As luck would have it, an elderly woman was driving her cow on a railroad bridge crossing a gully over Swift Run, east of town at the same time. Suddenly, an unscheduled train carrying the 26th Pennsylvania appeared. Although the woman was able to reach safety, the cow was struck and killed, derailing the locomotive and sending several cars over ... Read This Story
Join us on the Cyclorama platform for an exclusive after-hours, close-up look at the iconic Gettysburg Cyclorama painting. Enjoy additional time on the viewing platform to observe in full light the remarkable, close-up details and distant battle scenes of the painting. Journey under the diorama to see how the 360-degree illusion comes to life.Read more about this extraordinary program.
Join us on the Cyclorama platform for an exclusive after-hours, close-up look at the iconic Gettysburg Cyclorama painting. Enjoy additional time on the viewing platform to observe in full light the remarkable, close-up details and distant battle scenes of the painting. Journey under the diorama to see how the 360-degree illusion comes to life. Read more about this extraordinary program.
Join us on the Cyclorama platform for an exclusive after-hours, close-up look at the iconic Gettysburg Cyclorama painting. Enjoy additional time on the viewing platform to observe in full light the remarkable, close-up details and distant battle scenes of the painting. Journey under the diorama to see how the 360-degree illusion comes to life. Read more about this extraordinary program.
The New Oxford Antique Show is expanding to three shows in 2026, giving antique lovers even more chances to shop and explore. Hosted by Zelma’s Emporium and Sherry Cline Wise at the New Oxford Social Club Pavilion, each show brings together a curated selection of antiques, fine art, furniture, and décor.March 29Early Buyers: 8–10 a.m.General Admission: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.June 20Special Edition celebrating America’s 250th Birthday: Antiques return to the New Oxford Market on the Square with this expanded show8 a.m.–3 p.m.Free admission, sponsored by Zelma’s EmporiumOctober 18Early Buyers: 8–10 a.m.General Admission: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.These expanded shows promise something special ... Read This Story
Couples are invited to experience Central PA’s Best Wedding Shows™—the area’s go-to events for wedding inspiration and planning.
Guests can look forward to thousands in cash and prizes, exclusive booking discounts and incentives, and the chance to meet Central PA’s best wedding vendors—all in one place. It’s a fun, stress-free way to plan a dream wedding, their way.There are three remaining Winter 2026 shows, and each one offers something special:
Hotel Gettysburg | Gettysburg – February 15, 2026York – February 22, 2026Harrisburg – March 22, 2026These shows are designed to inspire, connect, and help couples book with confidence—so don’t ... Read This Story
Doc’s Drawing Room DramasStarring Doc Weitzel, the Keeper of Countless Voices (and Questionable accents) Collector of Curious Characters, Scholar of Shadows and Stories, and Living Library of Legends! Pull up a chair, pour a glass, and prepare to be dramatically dazzled.Doc’s Drawing Room Dramas is not your average dinner theater—it’s a full-bodied feast of folklore, theatrics, and the occasional identity crisis, all served up by the inimitable Doc Weitzel, the Chameleon of the Stage.January 10 – Lizzie Borden: Did she or didn’t she?Step into the shadows with Doc as he guides guests through the blood-stained mystery of the Borden Murders. ... Read This Story
Join Timothy H. Smith, a highly respected historian in Gettysburg with over 25 years of experience for his annual history presentation at the Farnsworth House Inn. Tim goes into detail, and discusses how a cow on the tracks may have altered the course of the Gettysburg Campaign. Tickets are $10.00, granting you exclusive access to his presentation and the chance to ask him questions. To purchase your tickets, please call 717-334-8838.
January 5th – Cow On The Tracks
On June 24, 1863, the 26TH Pennsylvania Emergency Regiment was racing toward Gettysburg—700 men ready to stop a Confederate invasion. But just outside town, ... Read This Story
