Join a park ranger for a guided-walking tour of WWII burials in Gettysburg National Cemetery, focusing on stories from the Pacific Theater of World War II. This program meets at the Taneytown Road entrance to the cemetery, Auto Tour stop #16, Gettysburg NMP.
Join the National Park Service in commemorating the events of 80 years ago for Eisenhower National Historic Site’s 2025 World War II Weekend event. The 2025 event will focus on the year 1945 and the end of World War II.Eisenhower National Historic Site’s annual World War II Weekend is a living history focused event that includes guest speakers, ranger guided tours, family activities, and more. This year’s event will bring the stories of 1945 to life through three days of programming and interactive activities for visitors of all ages. 2025 will be the 27th year for this event, taking place ... Read This Story
Bantam Coffee Roasters Plant Swap is a way to join the community, make new friends, drink great coffee and get a new plant.
September 10th, 2pm meet in front of the shop and remember to bring one to swap!
Saturday, November 8th, shop the Parish Gift Fair and Holiday Bazaar, at Saint Francis Xavier Center, 465 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg, from 8a to 2:30p. Visit with local vendors, crafters, and artisans. Browse vintage collectibles, holiday gifts, a silent auction, and a bake sale. Take a chance on door prizes, raffles, and more. Xavier Cafe will serve an American & Latino breakfast & lunch menu prepared by our Hispanic Community. Admission is free with free parking. Fully accessible. Call 717-309-2482 or visit online for details.
On Saturday, Nov. 15, from 5:30 until 9:30 p.m., the Gettysburg Foundation hosts the annual Remembrance Day Illumination in Gettysburg National Cemetery. This time-honored tradition commemorates President Abraham Lincoln’s dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery on Nov. 19, 1863, and honors the 3,512 Civil War soldiers interred there.
With the support of Gettysburg Foundation donors and volunteers, each grave is lit with a luminary candle, and the names of the fallen soldiers are read aloud in remembrance of their sacrifice at Gettysburg.
Guests may enter the cemetery through the gate at Taneytown Road or the gate at Baltimore Street. The event is ... Read This Story
Adams County Winery is excited to welcome back Brahman Noodles for another Live Music on the Grounds performance! Brahman Noodles performs at the Farm Winery from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Adams County Winery has its award-winning wines available in addition to wine slushies, local craft beer, and snacks, including cheese and crackers. Wood-fired pizzas and pretzels available at the Terrace Bistro from 11a – 4p.
The last call for purchasing onsite drinks is 30 minutes prior to close. Children are always welcome with supervision. We are pet-friendly at the Farm Winery, just no pets in the Tasting Room, please.
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Supplies provided: 10″ clamp style wreath ring, various mixed greens (firs, pines, cedar, holly etc.), standard red bow, pine cones & berries, hand shears. Suggested items to bring: Flexible gardening gloves and any additional decor or bows.
Cost is $45/person and all ages welcome. Pre-registration is required.
Make stained glass artwork at Hollabaugh Bros. with stained glass artist, Chris Parker. All supplies will be provided. For this class, choose between a variety of projects including a star, Santa, bells, candy cane, string of lights, and more! Learn the copper foil technique and take home a piece of handcrafted art at conclusion of the class.Cost is $55/person and includes all supplies to make your stained glass art. Must be at least 12 years old to participate. Pre-registration is required.
Always wanted to decorate sugar cookies? This fun 2 hour long class covers the basic tools used to decorate sugar cookies with royal icing and talks about tips for cookie making + icing consistency. Then, the class creates 5 large themed cookies that will taste and look amazing once the decorating is done!All supplies will be provided: cookies, icing and a box to take the cookies home!Cost is $47 and pre-registration is required. Space is limited – don’t delay, register today.
Learn the science behind today’s recommended methods for making and processing jam and jelly in this “Home Food Preservation: Jams and Jellies” workshop for new and experienced food preservers. Also find out about food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. Penn State Extension’s Home Food Preservation series, hosted by Hollabaugh Bros., explains the science, preparation tips, and safe processing methods you need to know to preserve delicious food at home.TOPICS:
Basics of water bath and atmospheric steam canning for jam and jelly Techniques for making cooked and freezer jam and jelly. Types of pectin products and use for a proper set. Nature ... Read This StoryJoin the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania for the annual Dedication Day ceremony on November 19th in Gettysburg National Cemetery. The program features a wreath-laying, music, and a U.S. Naturalization and Citizenship ceremony.
The 162nd Dedication Day Ceremony features a keynote speech by Dr. Jonathan White of Christopher Newport University and the recitation of the Gettysburg Address by Dr. Michelle Krowl, from the Library of Congress.
The ceremony begins at 10:15a and is free and open to the public.
Guests are invited to register for the Lincoln Fellowship’s annual luncheon and meeting which follows immediately after the conclusion of the Dedication Day ceremony. ... Read This Story
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