May 18, 2012

Busy Weekend in Gettysburg...Check Out These Events

There are lots of activities taking place this weekend in Gettysburg and Adams County. Here's a rundown of the highlights:

May 17-19

The Great Country Show

East Berlin Area Community Center
401 North Ave., East Berlin

Americana dealers from six states offer early samplers, quilts, folk art, country furniture, paintings, textiles and books. Thursday, May 17, 5-8:30 p.m.; Friday, May 18, 1-7 p.m. and Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $. 717-259-9866. www.ebhpspa.org.

May 17-20

64th Semi-Annual Bluegrass Festival

Granite Hill Camping Resort
3340 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg

Bluegrass tunes resound in Gettysburg during this popular four-day event. $. 717-642-8749. www.gettysburgbluegrass.com/festival.

May 19

Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show

Carlisle, Chambersburg, Baltimore and York streets, downtown Gettysburg

The 45th Annual Gettysburg Spring Outdoor Antique Show is held rain or shine. More than 125 antique dealers offer high quality antiques and collectibles. The event is sponsored by The Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 717-253-5750. www.gettysburgretailmerchants.com.

Mamie Remembers Gettysburg

Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg

Join living historian Ruthmary McIlhenny as she performs her first person program as Mamie Eisenhower at the Eisenhower National Historic Site. The Victory Society will present a 1950s era fashion show. The Gettysburg Foundation will host a special High Tea for an added fee. Mamie Remembers Gettysburg is included in the admission charge to the site. $. 717-338-9114. www.nps.gov/eise.

May 10, 2012

May/June Issue Is Out!
















The May/June issue of Celebrate Gettysburg is out! In this issue, we're focusing on weddings and home entertaining. Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the groom in the "Groom 101" feature story. Find out the best ways to host a fun summertime gathering in the story "Get Your Party On!" Plus, test your knowledge of Adams County and Gettysburg landmarks in the "Hidden Adams County" photo feature.

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