Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

01-08-2009

Explore Lincoln and the aftermath of battle at the David Wills House

 

“After the battle, Gettysburg became a vast hospital and morgue: dead and wounded soldiers outnumbered civilians eleven to one,” – so begins the Battle’s Aftermath exhibit at the David Wills House, opening Feb. 12 in downtown Gettysburg, Pa., as part of Gettysburg National Military Park.

For the first time ever, the National Park Service has created a museum to tell the story of the aftermath of battle, and Lincoln’s visit to the give the Gettysburg Address.

In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday on Feb. 12, the David Wills House will celebrate an official ribbon cutting. Grand opening events will take place throughout 2009 – Lincoln’s bicentennial year.

 

 

 

 

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to host Re-enactor’s Appreciation Weekend in March

 

The fourth annual Gettysburg Re-enactor Appreciation Weekend will be held March 6-8, 2009. The weekend-long event is open to re-enactors of all eras, not just Civil War.

Admission to the Re-enactor Appreciation Weekend is free to living historians in period attire, and many local businesses offer specials rates and discounts for re-enactors and their families.

This weekend is Gettysburg’s way of expressing gratitude to all the re-enactors and living historians who help bring the historic town to life. The event includes dances, receptions, teas, fashion and other entertainment.

 

 

Historic Farnsworth House Inn to be featured on live 12-hour broadcast

 

The Historic Farnsworth House Inn in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is once again in the paranormal spotlight as LIVE-Sci Fi will conduct a live webcast on Saturday, Jan. 17 starting at 8 p.m. The 12-hour live event will feature members from their East and West Coast Investigative Teams, including Shannon Sylvia from the show, “Ghost Hunters International.”

Viewers can log onto www.livescifi.tv on Jan. 17 to view the webcast. After logging on, just click on the “live shows” icon. Viewers can register to chat in the chatroom and see the feedback, or text the team’s cell phones.

The website, www.livescifi.tv was founded in San Francisco in 2006. They provide online, live, interactive, paranormal, sci-fi based content with “In Search of the Paranormal.” Live-Sci Fi is the largest webcast company with paranormal/sci-fi based content in the United States and averages 40,000 to 60,000 viewers per broadcast. Their success is due to their revolutionary, live, interactive, approach toward paranormal investigations. 

 

Bonus Book available at Chamber of Commerce office

 

The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce is now offering the Bonus Book 2008 for the Greater York/Adams County Area. Find 50-percent off or 2-for-1 discounts on many of restaurants – leisure to carry-out; entertainment – movie theaters to museums; and sports and recreation – golfing to hockey. Year-round fun, food and recreation for only $25. For more information, contact the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce at 334-8151.

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