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Eisenhower Christmas, An 250 Eisenhower Farm Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Held at the Eisenhower National Historic Site, A month long celebration held each December, “An Eisenhower Christmas” allows visitors to see the home decorated as it was during their presidential years in the 1950s. Poinsettias, a tree surrounded by presents, the dining room table set for Christmas dinner with the Eisenhower Wedgwood china and silver and more are used for the holidays. The 2008 event will takes place December 1 through 31., 717-338-9114 x 10 |
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Eisenhower World War II Weekend [Saturday, Sep. 20, 2008] 250 Eisenhower Farm Drive, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Held at the Eisenhower National Historic Site, Held annually the third weekend in September, this two-day living history encampment features recreated Allied and German army camps with original World War II vehicles, over 150 living history enthusiasts representing American, British, Soviet, Canadian, Polish and German soldiers and more., 717-338-9114 x 10 |
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FALL IN!™ [Friday, Nov. 7, 2008] 2634 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Held at the Eisenhower Inn and Conference Center , With over 1,500 visitors from around the world, FALL IN!™ "is one of the largest gatherings of historical miniatures gamers and exhibitors on the East Coast.", 717-334-6363, 888-497-9386 |
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Anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address [Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008] 33 York Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325, This ceremony held each November commemorates the anniversary of Lincoln’s famous speech with memorial services in the Gettysburg National Cemetery., Sponsored By: Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania, 717-334-6274 |
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Majestic Theater, The 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325, The Jennifer & David LeVan Performing Arts Center, “Opened as the largest vaudeville and silent movie theater in south-central Pennsylvania,” the restored Majestic Theater is an 850-seat performing arts center with two cinemas that feature independent films, an art gallery, and a cafe. The Majestic Performing Arts and Cinema Center is owned by Gettysburg College., 717-337-8200 (Tickets) |
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Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival 47 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Held at Granite HIll Camping Resort on Route 116, The semi-annual Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, just five miles west of Gettysburg and two miles east of Fairfield, has been entertaining festival goers with top bluegrass entertainment for over 55 years. The 2008 Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival will take place May 15-18 and August 21-24., 717-642-8749, 800-642-8368 |
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National Apple Harvest Festival Route 234, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Located at South Mountain Fairgrounds, Held annually during the first two weekends in October, the National Apple Harvest Festival features more than 300 arts and crafts dealers, demonstrations, contests, children's activities, fantastic food and live entertainment. This rain or shine event near Arendtsville, 10 miles northwest of Gettysburg, will take place in 2008 on October 4 & 5 and 11 & 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 717-334-6274 |
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South Mountain Fair Route 234, Gettysburg, PA 17303, Held at South Mountain Fairgrounds near Arendtsville, 10 miles northwest of Gettysburg, the 86th annual South Mountain Fair will take place August 19-23, 2008. This county fair will feature exhibits, 4H/FFA judging, fireworks, rides, a food auction, and live entertainment., 717-677-9663 |
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Rememberance Day Parade [Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008] A parade of Civil War living history groups and a wreath laying ceremony is held each November in conjunction with the observance of the anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address., Sponsored By: The Union Veterans of the Civil War, 717-259-6156 |
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