Events for Gettysburg and surrounding Adams County
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Saturday the 22nd, January, 2022
If you love everything bagels, you’ll definitely want to try these delicious biscuits. We’ll be using cream cheese in the dough and making our own everything seasoning. This biscuit recipe is on...
Saturday the 22nd, January, 2022
Visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center have the opportunity to attend Gettysburg National Military Park’s popular 2022 winter programs. Gettysburg Nationa...
Saturday the 22nd, January, 2022
Here’s your chance to work with your hands, hand building and wheel throwing functional and whimsical works of clay art at your own pace with hands on instruction. Create new pieces each week to i...
Saturday the 22nd, January, 2022
Thrifty visitors, take note! The existence of our winter combo tours seems to be one of the (unintentionally) best kept secrets in Gettysburg. These ghostly adventures are offered on Saturday nights d...
Sunday the 23rd, January, 2022
The Gettysburg Academy would like to invite you to our open house on January 23, 2022 from 1-3pm, at 66-68 W. High Street. There is limited parking on site however on street parking is available a...
Thursday the 27th, January, 2022
Join us as we introduce the new board members and executive committee members. It’s also an exciting time, as we welcome new faces to the staff of Destination Gettysburg. 4:30 – 5:30: C...
Thursday the 27th, January, 2022
Spend a morning with us painting a beautiful and colorful floral themed painting using acrylic paint on canvas. No experience necessary. Add some sunshine to your walls and winter day. Instructo...
Thursday the 27th, January, 2022
Join Chris Parker, stained glass instructor as you learn the basics to make your own stained glass quilt block using the copper foil technique. You will have the opportunity to choose your colors, c...
Friday the 28th, January, 2022
Studio Art Faculty Exhibition (Main Gallery) Open January 28 through March 4, 2022 (Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm) Gallery Talk: January 28, noon-1pm Opening Reception: January 28, 4:30-6:30 pm A selection of r...
Friday the 28th, January, 2022
Under the direction of Prof. Yan Sun, Gettysburg College art history students examine diverse depictions of workers and scenes of labor to consider issues of identity, equality, and injustice across c...
Friday the 28th, January, 2022
Back by popular demand! Experience a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from Telluride’s annual Mountainfilm festival. These short films seek to u...
Saturday the 29th, January, 2022
The Met rings in the new year with the gala premiere of a bold new take on Verdi’s timeless tragedy from Bartlett Sher. The Tony Award–winning director resets the opera’s action in 1920s Europ...
Saturday the 29th, January, 2022
The Met rings in the new year with the gala premiere of a bold new take on Verdi’s timeless tragedy from Bartlett Sher. The Tony Award–winning director resets the opera’s action in 1920s Europ...
Saturday the 29th, January, 2022
Gettysburg Winter Civil War Ball Saturday, January 29, 2022 7:00–10:00 P.M. American Legion Club of Gettysburg 528 East Middle Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 Sponsored by Civilians of Gettysburg 1861...
Friday the 4th, February, 2022
Stroll, Shop and Dine the First Friday of every month with the downtown Gettysburg merchants. Visit the GARMA website for a complete listing of participating First Friday merchants. Parking is availab...
Monday the 7th, February, 2022
Mondays, February 7-28, 7-8:30 p.m. By definition, memoir is any nonfiction narrative based on the writers personal memories and is a very powerful way to express your life story—the story that only...
Monday the 7th, February, 2022
Mondays, February 7-28, 6-8 p.m. Learn how to manipulate and edit your photographs in Photoshop and move and archive them in Lightroom. Customize and improve vacation pictures, special occasion pict...
Monday the 7th, February, 2022
For many years, no-one was interested in the art of the Impressionists. Artists like Monet, Degas, and Renoir were vilified, attacked, and left penniless as a result. Then something remarkable happene...
Tuesday the 8th, February, 2022
Enjoy painting a heart themed painting with Instructor, Marie Smith, while sipping a glass of wine in a relaxing and encouraging classroom setting. Marie will lead you through each step with easy to f...
Tuesday the 8th, February, 2022
Tuesdays, February 8-22, 10-11 a.m. Show your next watercolor a little love! Warm up to a fun three part zoom workshop that explores the use of various “reds” in creating dramatic skies and beauti...
Thursday the 10th, February, 2022
Make your choice of a cardinal or blue jay stained glass bird using a color combination of your choosing. We will be constructing the bird using a copper foil technique, and your project will be com...
Thursday the 10th, February, 2022
If you think you can’t draw, this workshop will help you discover that, in fact– you can! And if you already know how to draw, this class will help improve your skills. All you need is a table...
Saturday the 12th, February, 2022
Roses are red, violets are blue. We love Valentine’s Day, how about you? Join us at the market to hear a story and make some special Valentines as we get ready to celebrate this special day. Rec...
Saturday the 12th, February, 2022
A special tour that takes you inside both the Jennie Wade House and The Haunted Orphanage. This tour is only available during the winter months (weather permitting). This tour is 90-minutes. ...
Saturday the 12th, February, 2022
he Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) Written and directed by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor They’ve skewered history, the Bible and the world’s most celebra...
Wednesday the 16th, February, 2022
With a legendary career spanning several generations and a multitude of genres, Aretha Franklin truly earned her title, “The Queen of Soul.” Wrought in the Baptist congregations of Detroit, Frankl...
Thursday the 17th, February, 2022
The term panade refers to a method using milk and layers of stale bread to create a one pot casserole of wintry goodness. Although meat is typically included, this recipe could convert any meat love...
Saturday the 19th, February, 2022
This exclusive, “after-hours” program, hosted by Licensed Battlefield Guide, author and historian Chris Brenneman, offers guests a close-up look at the historic Gettysburg Cyclorama painti...
Saturday the 19th, February, 2022
This delicious recipe is a definite kid-pleaser, and adults will love it, too! And what could be better than some fresh strawberries in February to chase away the winter blues? We’ll also be...
Saturday the 19th, February, 2022
Ceramic, woven baskets are versatile because they are functional and make beautiful accessories to enjoy in your kitchen. Local hobbyist Pat Verderosa will guide you to make and assemble coils or slat...
Saturday the 19th, February, 2022
Join us on February 19, 2022, for our annual Community Free Day, Celebrating Black History Month and Presidents Day. Completely free of charge, this is a fun and history-filled day for everyone! We wi...
Saturday the 19th, February, 2022
In honor of President’s Day weekend, take a 60-minute walking tour and learn about three Presidents (Lincoln, Eisenhower and Kennedy) who impacted the town of Gettysburg! Walk the streets of Get...
Sunday the 20th, February, 2022
Hike your way to better health with The Physical Fitness Task Force’s guided Winter Fitness Hikes! These fully-guided hikes are open to beginner and seasoned hikers; we will take breaks as necessa...
Wednesday the 23rd, February, 2022
Wednesdays, February 23-March 23, 6-8 p.m. In this five week course, we will explore the tools and techniques of soft pastels. Soft pastels have both qualities of painting and drawing media, and they ...
Thursday the 24th, February, 2022
Starting with a 60” by 13” piece of silk, you will learn how to needle-felt and design a scarf using your choice of wool, alpaca or mohair fibers and a needle-felting tool. This step by step fre...
Saturday the 26th, February, 2022
Strawberry Hill’s annual sugaring festival is back at Camp Eder! Saturday, February 26, AND Saturday, March 5 Featuring: Live demonstrations and sugaring tours An All-You-Care-To-Eat Pancake Bre...
Monday the 28th, February, 2022
Maverick Modigliani Marking the centenary of the death of Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920), this documentary feature is the story of a remarkable talent that transcended stereotypes. From his origins ...
Monday the 28th, February, 2022
Create a one-of-a-kind 8 by 8 fused glass dish by stacking and designing glass using colors of your choice. All materials are provided for a piece that is both functional and beautiful. All materi...
Wednesday the 2nd, March, 2022
Wednesdays, March 2-23, 10-noon Learn about applying color techniques to canvas using acrylic paint while covering brush techniques, methods of composition and more. Instructor demos, and hands on i...
Saturday the 5th, March, 2022
Saturdays, March 5-26, 10-noon Here’s your chance to work with your hands, hand building and wheel throwing functional and whimsical works of clay art at your own pace with hands on instruction. C...
Saturday the 5th, March, 2022
Experience the joy of painting! You will learn how to paint using the wet-on-wet technique from artist Bob Ross. We will be creating “Splendid of Winter” from his PBS TV Series “The Joy of Paint...
Sunday the 6th, March, 2022
An America’s Got Talent finalist, Catapult is a magical production that features incredible dancers who work behind a screen to create shadow silhouettes of shapes from the world around us. Be ama...
Saturday the 12th, March, 2022
It’s almost pi day, and around here, we love pies! Join us for this family cooking class as we discuss pi while making a delicious apple pi from scratch. We’ll assemble the pie here, and then yo...
Saturday the 12th, March, 2022
The exhilarating soprano Lise Davidsen brings one of her signature roles to the Met for the first time as the mythological Greek heroine of Strauss’s enchanting masterpiece. The outstanding cast als...
Sunday the 13th, March, 2022
Hike your way to better health with The Physical Fitness Task Force’s guided Winter Fitness Hikes! These fully-guided hikes are open to beginner and seasoned hikers; we will take breaks as necessa...
Friday the 18th, March, 2022
Colin Mochrie (of Whose Line is it Anyway?) presents HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis From the brilliant minds of improv legend Colin Mochrie and master hypnotist Asad Mecci comes a brand new, mind-blowi...
Saturday the 19th, March, 2022
Spring officially begins on March 20th, and even though it may not feel like it outside, it’s time to get the garden ready and begin planting. During this program, children will learn about gardenin...
Tuesday the 22nd, March, 2022
The National Civil War Museum is excited to announce another presentation by the popular photographer, Garry E. Adleman, Chief Historian at the American Battlefield Trust. Garry Adelman will be at the...
Saturday the 26th, March, 2022
For the first time in company history, the Met presents the original five-act French version of Verdi’s epic opera of doomed love among royalty, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition. ...
Saturday the 26th, March, 2022
You will create your very own wire tree from 100 strands of steel wire and choice of design, color and granite base. Your tree will be painted with your choice of color; black, white, silver, gold, co...
Sunday the 27th, March, 2022
Hike your way to better health with The Physical Fitness Task Force’s guided Winter Fitness Hikes! These fully-guided hikes are open to beginner and seasoned hikers; we will take breaks as necessa...
Monday the 28th, March, 2022
Marking the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s death, the documentary Napoleon: In the Name of Art explores the complex relationship between Napoleon, culture and art. Host Jeremy Irons brings au...
Friday the 1st, April, 2022
Reserve your spot on our next Historic Downtown Food Tour and visit six different tasting locations while drinking in our rich history. Savor Gettysburg Food Tours offers a total food cultural experie...
Saturday the 2nd, April, 2022
A statue of Thaddeus Stevens, the most powerful congressman during and after the Civil War, will be dedicated in front of the Adams county courthouse on Baltimore Street in Gettysburg on April 2 at 2...
Sunday the 10th, April, 2022
The Gettysburg Festival of Races is the combination of three historic races in one single weekend! Come and race alongside the hallowed ground of Gettysburg battlefield. Our course winds through beaut...
Monday the 11th, April, 2022
The story of Christ’s death and resurrection has dominated western culture for the past 2000 years. It is perhaps the most significant historical event of all time, as recounted by the gospels but, ...
Tuesday the 12th, April, 2022
Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classi...
Saturday the 30th, April, 2022
As the redheaded child of exhausted parents, humorist, storyteller, singer and songwriter Kim Weitkamp grew up enjoying the role of the middle child. Allowed to roam free in the heart of Amish Country...
Saturday the 7th, May, 2022
Two of today’s most thrilling voices share the title role of the legendary cold-hearted princess: Christine Goerke, the Met’s reigning dramatic soprano, and superstar Anna Netrebko, making her lon...
Monday the 9th, May, 2022
Raphael: The Young Prodigy Raphael: The Young Prodigy tells the story of the Italian Renaissance artist from Urbino, starting from his extraordinary portraits of women – the Mother, the Friend, ...
Saturday the 21st, May, 2022
In recent seasons, soprano Nadine Sierra has brought down the house at the Met with virtuosic vocalism and captivating stage presence as Gilda in Rigoletto, Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro, and Ilia in ...
Saturday the 28th, May, 2022
Created and originally directed by Ted Swindley, Always…Patsy Cline is based on a true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship with a fan, Louise Seger, who befriended the singer in 1961, and c...
Friday the 27th, May, 2022
Always… Patsy Cline is more than just a tribute concert to the legendary country singer who died tragically at the age of 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline...
Saturday the 4th, June, 2022
When Australian composer Brett Dean’s Hamlet had its world premiere at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2017, The Guardian declared, “New opera doesn’t often get to sound this good … Shakespeare o...
Saturday the 18th, June, 2022
The Sound of Music! When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport wi...
Thursday the 23rd, June, 2022
After 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it’s safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with ...
Saturday the 2nd, July, 2022
Confederates Take the Shriver House: Civilians Caught in the Crossfire! During the battle, Confederate sharpshooters took over the Shrivers’ home to set up a sharpshooters nest in the attic to fire...
Friday the 8th, July, 2022
July 8 – July 24, 2022 BEEHIVE The ‘60’s Musical is a wild toe-tapping, head shakin’ musical tribute to the rockin’ women who made the music of the era so special – everyone from Lesley Go...
Sunday the 17th, July, 2022
July 17 – July 3, 2022 Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a ...
Saturday the 23rd, July, 2022
Beehive. The 60’s Musical July 8 – July 24, 2022 Beehive is the ultimate celebration of 1960’s female empowerment. Featuring such timeless classics as “My Boyfriend’s Back”, “Be My Baby...
Saturday the 30th, July, 2022
Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with mo...
Friday the 29th, July, 2022
July 29 – August 14, 2022 Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren f...
Friday the 19th, August, 2022
August 19 – September 4, 2022 The classic farce that everyone should be doing – especially around tax time! Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out of work musicians who room together in New York ...
Saturday the 19th, November, 2022
November 19, the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address and the Dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, was formally designated as Dedication Day, by a joint resolution of the U.S. Senate and H...
Saturday the 19th, November, 2022
Join us in honoring the soldiers and civilians of the American Civil War in this special annual parade. The parade will line up on Middle Street and then proceed to Baltimore Street and then turn onto...