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Gettysburg Events Schedule

Here is the Gettysburg Events schedule. Want to know when the next living history reenactment will be? Or what festival will take place during your visit? The Gettysburg Events schedule has the answer!

I suggest you print out this page each month, highlight the events you want to attend, and hang it on the refrigerator.

If you need to see which day of the week an event falls on, use this handy little calendar. Or if you want a monthly email reminder about the best upcoming events, sign up for my Gettysburg Events newsletter.

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February 2010

6 Heritage Tour Luncheon with Patrick Kinkade, brother of famous painter Thomas Kinkade, at Boyds Bear Country. Advance registration required.
6 Annual Gettysburg Hospital Auxillary Ball in the Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel at 6pm with dinner at 7:30pm. Cost of $75 per person includes dinner, dancing, music by the After Hours band, and supports the contributions the Auxiliary has made to improving healthcare in the community. Contact Sherri Small at 717-337-4110.
6 The U.S. Army Chorus performs classical, Broadway, and patriotic mainstays in the Seminary Ridge Chapel at 7:30pm. Sponsored by Music, Gettysburg! Free and open to the public with offerings collected. This one is always a full house, so come early for a seat. Call 717-338-3000 for more info.
7 Bridal Faire 2010 1-4pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Historic Gettysburg Hotel. Sponsored by the Gettysburg Times and 1320 WGET. For tickets and more details visit the Bridal Faire website.
11 The Moscow Circus, consisting of 25 performing artists and one phenomenal dog, takes flight in the Majestic Theater at 7:30pm. Call (717)337-8200 for tickets.
12 Abraham Lincoln's 201st birthday
12 The Gettysburg Foundation's virtual fieldtrip airs for 2010. Register in advance.
13 12th Annual Lincoln Ball at the 1863 Inn of Gettysburg from 8pm-1am. Music by Smash the Windows, Bruce Young & Peg Shutes. Light refreshments. Period attire required. Sponsored by Civilians of Gettysburg 1861-1865. $20 per person, payable to Civilians of Gettysburg, to Camille Cline, P.O. Box 570, Fairfield, PA 17320. For more information, call Camille at (717)642-6540 or Norma at (717)337-0748.
13-14 President's Day Scavenger Hunt at Boyds Bear Country for children 12 and under from 11am-4pm. Prize upon completion.
14 Valentine's Day -- Make restaurant reservations well in advance!
14 The Gettysburg Big Band performs a tribute to Glenn Miller in the Seminary Ridge Chapel at 7:30pm. Sponsored by Music, Gettysburg! Free and open to the public with offerings collected. Call 717-338-3000 for more info.
15 President's Day
16 Performance of the musical comedy Church Basement Ladies in the Majestic Theater at 7:30pm. All proceeds benefit St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. Call (717)337-8200 for tickets.
19-21 Author Mark Nesbitt'sSupernatural Summit: A Virtual Paranormal Gathering will take place online. Register before Jan. 15 for a discount. It is sponsored by Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tours. You can share ghost stories right here.
19 Winter Jazz Ensemble concert in the Majestic Theater at 8pm. Sponsored by the Gettysburg College Sunderman Conservatory of Music. Free admission.
19-20 Adams County Home Show about home building, design, and renovation. At All-Star Funland from 5-9pm on Friday and 9am-7pm on Saturday. Admission is $3 with $1 off for a canned food donation. Call (717)337-5144 for details.
20 A multicultural puppet show, North, South, East & Jim West, takes place in the Majestic Theater at 3pm. Call (717)337-8200 for tickets.
21 Gretchen Dekker-Elicker, a harpsichordist, performs in the Seminary Ridge Chapel at 7:30pm. Sponsored by Music, Gettysburg! Free and open to the public with offerings collected. Call 717-338-3000 for more info.
24 Registration for Reenactor Appreciation Weekend ends at 5pm. (See March 5-7 below.)
26 A Woman's Purse will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Gettysburg Hotel from 5:30pm to 10pm. Sponsored by The United Way of Adams County. Entry fee includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Live and silent auctions. Call 717-334-5809 for ticket information.
26 Wind Band Invitational at 2pm and Wind Symphony concert at 8pm in the Majestic Theater. Sponsored by the Gettysburg College Sunderman Conservatory of Music. Free admission.
27 Spend an evening with the Cyclorama painting Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center from 5pm to 7:30pm. Learn about the history and conservation of the Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama painting and spend time viewing it. Call 1-877-874-2478 to order tickets. Space is limited!
28 Orchestra Master Works concert in the Majestic Theater at 3pm. Sponsored by the Gettysburg College Sunderman Conservatory of Music. Free admission.
28 Liturgical organist Felix Hell performs in the Seminary Ridge Chapel at 7pm. Sponsored by Music, Gettysburg! Free and open to the public with offerings collected. Call 717-338-3000 for more info.
Every Sunday Authentic Civil War chapel worship services held in the U.S. Christian Commission Museum in GAR Hall on E. Middle St. from 10am to 11am. Services include period music and hymns, prayer for the soldiers today, an era sermon that encourages and inspires all in attendance. Modern clothing or period attire both welcome.

March

5-7 5th Annual Reenactor Appreciation Weekend featuring various free events, guest speakers, receptions, a period fashion review, Civil War tea, Grand Ball and much more. All eras of history are welcome from Napoleonic to the Civil War to WWII and beyond. Admission is free to all registered reenactors and living historians in period attire. Events are also open to the public for a small charge. If you are interested in presenting a talk or demonstration, please contact graw2010@reenactorsrock.com Registration ends at 5pm on February 24.
7 WGTY 107.7 FM broadcasts another Country Show from the in the Majestic Theater at 4pm. Call (717)337-8200 for tickets.
7 The Atwater-Donnelly Duo performs a blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance in the Seminary Ridge Chapel at 7:30pm. Sponsored by Music, Gettysburg! Free and open to the public with offerings collected. Call 717-338-3000 for more info.
3 15th Annual Women's Health & Wellness Conference in the Gettysburg College Union Building. The event focuses on education, relaxation, pampering, and fellowship. In addition to the keynote speaker the conference includes breakout sessions of health and wellness topics, Friday night dance, breakfast and lunch and much more. (Optional Saturday night program available). Early registration is requested. Call Cindy Gilbert at 717-337-4272, option 1.
11 Land Conservancy of Adams County Annual Member Dinner (nonmembers welcome) plus Silent Auction at 5:30pm in the Historic Gettysburg Hotel. See the website to make reservations. Deadline is February 26.
13 Disco the night away with ABBA - The Music performing hits including "Dancing Queen," "Waterloo," and "Mama Mia," wearing vintage costumes, in the Majestic Theater at 8pm. Call (717)337-8200 for tickets.
18 Mosccow Festival Ballet presents Cinderella, a full-length ballet in three acts, in the Majestic Theater at 7:30pm. Call (717)337-8200 for tickets.
20 Spend an evening with the Cyclorama painting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center from 5pm to 7:30pm. Learn about the history and conservation of the Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama painting and spend time viewing it. Call 1-877-874-2478 to order tickets. Space is limited!
20-21 Clean Break Flyball Tournament from 8am-4pm at the All-Star Events Complex. Flyball is a team sport for teams of 4 to 6 dogs and handlers. For more information, contact Jennifer Menges at 717-542-6533.
27 Boyds Bear Country's Most Humongous Easter Egg Hunt with 35,000 colorful plastic eggs. Admission is free and open to the public. Sessions: 11am for ages 0-2 (with parent), 12 noon for ages 3-5, 1pm for ages 6-8, and 2pm for ages 9-12. Bring your own basket.
27-28 3rd annual Gettysburg Bike Show & Expo (motorcycles) at the Allstar Funland. No entry fee to show your bike, plus the chance to win $1,000. Also fashion shows, contests, prizes, and over 150 vendors. Call Robert M. Farrell, Sr at (717)309-3881 or email him at rfarrellsr@gmail.com for more info.
30 Joanna Pascale, a vocalist with a 3 piece backup, performs in the Gettysburg High School Auditorium at 7:30pm. Contact the Gettysburg Community Concert Association at 717-334-5738.
Every Sunday Authentic Civil War chapel worship services held in the U.S. Christian Commission Museum in GAR Hall on E. Middle St. from 10am to 11am. Services include period music and hymns, prayer for the soldiers today, an era sermon that encourages and inspires all in attendance. Modern clothing or period attire both welcome.

If you notice an error here or have an event that you would like added, please contact me and I'll add it to the Gettysburg Events schedule. I will keep this list as accurate and up to date as possible!

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