Gettysburg’s Eisenhower farm

Ike’s limo to debut at Gettysburg’s Eisenhower farm
National Historic Site to hold 1950s day in May
 
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – April 29, 2010
 
On May 22, Eisenhower National Historic Site in Gettysburg, Pa., will host a day of 1950s culture featuring the dramatic program, “Mamie Remembers Gettysburg,” a 1950s fashion show and the unveiling of the newest addition to the Eisenhower museum collection: a presidential limousine.
 
In addition, Gettysburg resident Stanley Wolf will display one of Eisenhower’s golf carts at the plaza of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center and sign his book, “Ike: Gettysburg’s Gentleman Farmer,” in the museum lobby from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
Gettysburg resident Ruthmary McIlhenny will portray Mamie Eisenhower at 11:15 a.m. and again at 1:45 p.m. in her program, Mamie Remembers Gettysburg. She has studied the life of Mamie Eisenhower and written her own original portrayal of the first lady. Her 30-minute program is suitable for all ages and included in the site admission. McIlhenny has been a volunteer at the Eisenhower Site since 1991.
 
The Victory Society will present Fashions of the Fifties at 12:15 p.m. and again at 2:45 p.m. The narrated fashion show will feature styles for men, women and children in both casual clothes and more formal attire.
 
The site recently received a donation of Eisenhower’s presidential limousine, a 1955 Imperial made by Chrysler and modified by Derham. It was in the White House motor pool when Eisenhower was president and he used it to make many trips to Gettysburg. It is very similar to the car that the Eisenhowers’ purchased from the White House motor pool when they left the White House. Staff will be stationed by the garage to answer questions about the vehicle.
 
Eisenhower National Historic Site is open daily. All visits are via shuttle bus from the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike in Gettysburg. Shuttles depart every half-hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission is $7.50 for adults, and $5 for children ages 6-12.
 
For more information contact the Eisenhower National Historic Site at (717)
338-9114 or visit www.nps.gov/eise.
 
The Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, the official tourism promotion agency, markets Gettysburg – Adams County as a premier travel destination, producing a positive economic impact.
 
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