Events

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Admission is free to all events unless otherwise noted. For additional information on any of these events, contact Katie Barako at 717-337-6012 or kbarako@gettysburg.edu.

2013 Schedule of Events

Slaves, Soldiers, Citizens:  African American Artifacts of the Civil War Era
Musselman Library, Special Collections
Collection has been expanded and is on display through December 2013
Call 717-337-7002 for hours and further information
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"Gettysburg:  The Last Invasion"
A book signing by Luce Professor of Civil War Era Studies Dr. Allen C. Guelzo
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Summer 2013

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Civil War Institute Conference

June 21 - June 25, 2013
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World Premiere of "Copperhead" starring Peter Fonda and Billy Campbell

Ron Maxwell's newest Civil War film

Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg PA
Thursday, June 27, 2013
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.:  Ron Maxwell will sign books in the main lobby
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.:  Film premiere
8:30 - 9:00 p.m.:  Q & A with Ron Maxwell
Admission:  This is a paid ticket event.  Price:  TBA

 

Gettysburg 150:  Reflections of History

June 28 - July 7, 2013
Sponsored by Gettysburg College, the Gettysburg National Military Park, the Gettysburg Foundation, the Gettysburg Area Community 150th Steering Committee and various community partners.
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"Copperhead" starring Peter Fonda and Billy Campbell

Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg PA
Friday, June 28 - Thursday, July 11, 2013
Times
Monday - Thursday:  2:15 and 7:15 p.m.           
Friday:                    7:15 and 9:15 pm.           
Saturday:                4:15, 7:15, and 9:15 p.m.           
Sunday:                  2:15, 5:15, and 7:15 p.m.
Admission:  All tickets $7.50

 

"The Gettysburg Story" a 60-minute documentary by Jake Boritt

Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg PA
Friday, June 28 - Thursday, July 11, 2013
Times:  Nightly at 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.
Admission:  All tickets $7.50

 

Seminary Ridge Museum Grand Opening

Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Confederate Avenue
Monday, July 1, 2013, 10:00 a.m.

Gettysburg Community Parade and Fireworks

Parade kicks off at 7 p.m. at the corner of Lefevre and Baltimore Sts. and goes out Steinwehr Avenue to Long Lane
Fireworks at 10 p.m. in the Rec Park on Long Lane
Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Fourth of July Gala Orchestra Concert

Featuring members of the Metta Ensemble and the Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra
Alexander Kahn and Norman Nunamaker, Music Directors
North side of Penn Hall - bring a picnic and lawn chairs
Rain location:  Paul Recital Hall, Schmucker Hall
Thursday, July 4, 2013 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Gettysburg College Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
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SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK ® concert

Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg PA
Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
Ticket prices:  $33, $29, and $24 (includes fees and taxes)
Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling the Majestic Box Office at 717-337-8200 or visiting the Theater's web page:  www.gettysburgmajestic.org
Sponsored by the Gettysburg College Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
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"The Road from Appomattox"

Live on stage at the Majestic Theater
Wednesday, July 10 - Sunday, July 21, 2013
For additional information call 717-337-8200 or visit www.gettysburgmajestic.org
Presented by the Majestic Theater and Totem Pole Playhouse.

75th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg Photo Exhibit

Black and white photographs of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Peace Light dedication
Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater Art Gallery
July to December, 2013

 

Youth Quest, 8th grade student Leadership Conference

Gettysburg College campus
Sunday, July 28 - Thursday, August 1, 2013
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For the People: An Oratorio Celebrating the Life of Abraham Lincoln

Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater
Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
Composed by Prof. Buzz Jones
Stephen Lang, narrator
The Spires Brass Band
Kathleen Sasnett,soprano
Jeffrey Fahnestock, tenor
Robert Cantrell, bass-baritone
The Sunderman Conservatory of Music Woodwind Septet
The Victorian Dance Ensemble
Co-sponsored by Brad and Kay Hoch and the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

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Fall 2013

Africana Studies/CPC Conference

Various locations
Friday, November 15 - Saturday November 16, 2013

 

DJ Spooky

Friday, November 15, 2013
Location and Time:  TBA

 

Keynote Address by Angela Davis

Saturday, November 16, 2013
Location:  TBA

Time:  4:00 p.m. (tentative)
Sponsored by Africana Studies, Central Pennsylvania Consortium (CPC), the Provost's Office, the President's Office, the Diversity Commission, and the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

Dedication Day 2013 - the 150th Anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

Gettysburg National Military Park, Soldiers' National Cemetery, Taneytown Road
Tuesday, November, 19, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. (wreath-laying); 10:00 a.m. (Ceremony) - tentative
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Sponsored by the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania in partnership with the Gettysburg National Military Park, the Gettysburg Foundation, and Gettysburg College