1. November/December 2013
CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR • HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE • THE FACES OF BATTLE
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anniversary
of the
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4 Editor’s Note
6 Upfront
13 Gardening Guidance
The colorful history of the cranberry
BY STEVE ZIMMERMAN
14 First Person
Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett
16 Experience Adams
22 How 2
Illuminate your home with holiday lighting
BY JEN ESPOSITO
24 Civil War Journal
A presidential visit in November 1863
BY JOANNE LEWIS
26 Artisan
Pastel artist Dianne Lorden
BY NICOLE JOVEL
PHOTOGRAPHY BY NOEL KLINE
30 Edible Enlightenment
Holiday gifts from the kitchen
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAELVYSKOCIL
52 On the Menu
One Lincoln
BY BARBARA D’ARIENZO
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASEY MARTIN
58 Dining Directory
60 Adams county remembered
Ramage Press display, 1940
Cover photo by Andrew Murdock
A reenactor pauses in a moment of reflection
during the 150th
Gettysburg Anniversary Committee
(GAC) Reenactment this year.
departments
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32 Inside Gettysburg’s Inns
Behind the doors of bed and
breakfast establishments
BY JAMES RADA JR.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASEY MARTIN
36 2013 Gift Guide
Holiday gift ideas from our advertisers
38 Heroes on Hallowed Ground
The 2013 Congressional Medal of Honor
Society Convention
BY JEN ESPOSITO
PHOTOGRAPHY BY NOEL KLINE
46 The Faces of Battle
Commemorating Gettysburg’s 150th
battle anniversary in photos
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW MURDOCK
48 Coming Home to Gettysburg
The stories of Pennsylvania’sWorldWar I and II
veterans in Soldiers’ National Cemetery
BY KAREN HENDRICKS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANASTASIA TANTAROS
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6. Editor’s note
wWhether you’re a longtime resident or a
frequent visitor to Gettysburg, you know
how the town always seems to take on a
special glow at this time of year. Wreaths
bedeck doors and windows of homes
along the town’s streets. The shimmering
Christmas tree takes its place on Lincoln
Square, and the homes and businesses
along the main thoroughfares and back
roads that crisscross all corners of Adams
County glow with multitudes of holiday
lights. These visible symbols of the holiday
season serve as yet another reminder of
how much warmth and spirit radiates from
this special place.
As 2013 draws to a close, this issue of
Celebrate Gettysburg is filled with stories
that reflect this spirit and the authenticity
of Gettysburg. Writer Jen Esposito and
photographer Noel Kline share highlights
of the recent Congressional Medal of
Honor Society Convention in Gettysburg
this past September (page 38). Karen
Hendricks and Anastasia Tantaros take us
to Soldiers’ National Cemetery for a story
of “Coming Home to Gettysburg,” a tribute
to those World War I and II veterans whose
final resting place is here in Gettysburg
(page 48). Photographer Andrew Murdock
displays his masterful work of the “Faces
of Battle,” images of reenactors who
participated in the reenactment for the
150th
anniversary of the battle (page
46). And writer James Rada Jr. and
photographer Casey Martin share some
“inn-side” looks at the area’s bed and
breakfast establishments (page 32).
We at Celebrate Gettysburg are
especially honored to share a special First
Person story from Pennsylvania First
Lady Susan Corbett in this issue (page
14). In her story, she shares reflections on
what makes Gettysburg a special place for
her. I want to extend a very special thank
you to the First Lady, Katie Sokoloski
and Kirsten Page from Governor Tom
Corbett’s office for bringing this story
to the pages of the magazine.
As we conclude this year and look
ahead to the start of a new year, I want to
also thank all of our readers, advertisers
and members of the staff for their support
of Celebrate Gettysburg this past year. While
your names are too numerous to mention
in this space, know that all of you have
played a huge part in what makes this
magazine—and this town, for that matter—
so special, not just during the holidays
but every day of the year. We send our best
wishes to you for a healthy, joyous season.
MichaelVyskocil, editor
editor@celebrategettysburg.com
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8. 6
American Civil War Wax
Museum changes ownership
The family-owned American Civil War
Wax Museum Complex in Gettysburg
has changed ownership. FutureStake,
Inc. has acquired the museum after
C.M.UbermanEnterprisessteppeddown
frombeingtheexclusiveproprietor.
FutureStake is a Gettysburg-based
corporation and plans to operate the
museum similarly to the previous
owner, with a continuing emphasis on
friendly and attentive customer service.
The American Civil War Wax
Museum Complex is located at 297
Steinwehr Ave. in Gettysburg. For more
information on the museum, visit
www.gettysburgmuseum.com.
New amish market
opens in Hanover
Hanover has become the hotspot
location for a new Amish market. The
Amish Markets at Hanover offer 112,000
feet of market space and more than 30
new vendors. The variety of products
includes meats, cheeses, produce, gifts
and much more.
The market is a complement market
of The Markets at Shrewsbury, which is
family owned by the Silbaugh brothers.
The Amish Markets at Hanover is located
at 1649 Broadway in Hanover and will be
open Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-
7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dancing with the Local Stars
returns to Majestic Theater
Thecastlisthasbeenfinalizedandtickets
areavailableforthefourthannualDancing
withtheLocalStars.Theeventwilltake
placeJanuary17at7p.m.intheMajestic
Theateraspartofafundraiserforthe
YWCAGettysburgandAdamsCounty.
For more information on this event
or to order tickets, call 717-337-8200 or
visit www.gettysburgmajestic.org.
ProceedsfromGettysburgGarden
Club’ssaletobenefitcommunity
The Gettysburg Garden Club’s
Christmas Greens and Gourmet Gift
Sale will use all proceeds from the sale
to beautify the Lincoln Square flower
gardens and to provide scholarships
for Adams County students majoring
in horticultural-related fields.
The sale offers handcrafted wreaths
made from fresh greens, decorated
table-size trees, Williamsburg-style
wreaths, swags and centerpieces.
Seasonal plants and homemade gourmet
baked goods will also be offered.
The sale will be held Saturday,
December 7 at the Charlie Sterner
Building, Gettysburg Recreational Park,
545 Long Lane. The event will run from
8 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information on
the Christmas Greens and Gourmet Gift
Sale, call 717-334-7688 or visit
www.gettysburggardenclub.homestead.com.
— Anna Seils
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adams tips and tidbits
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Lincoln app chronicles Lincoln’s journey to Gettysburg
Theyear2013marksthe150th
anniversaryoftheBattleofGettysburg,aswellasthe
GettysburgAddress.TheApp“Lincoln1863,”createdbyCelebrateGettysburgCivilWar
JournalcolumnistJoanneLewisandtheGettysburgFoundation,chroniclesthejourney
takenbyAbrahamLincolnfromWashington,D.C.toGettysburg.
TheappincludesfeaturessuchasamapofLincoln’sjourney,digitalpostcardsand
photos,triviaandstories,andpeoplethatshapedthejourneyfromWashington,D.C.to
Gettysburg.ThereisalsoinformationonhowtoplanavisittotheGettysburgNational
MilitaryParkandtheMuseum&VisitorCenter.
TheappisfreeandwillbeavailableforiOSmobiledevicesbeginningNovember1.
—AnnaSeils
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Turkeys have not always been viewed with
such pity and amusement. On this 150th
anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s
declaration ofThanksgiving as an official
federal holiday, it’s fitting to take a second
look at the misunderstood bird which has
been the centerpiece of American tables
for more than three centuries.
Turkeys were revered by Native
Americans, who ate their meat and eggs.
They also created tribal dances based off of
turkey movements and used turkey feathers
to create headdresses and cloaks for their
chiefs. Founding father Benjamin Franklin
suggested that the wild turkey, rather than
the bald eagle, be the national bird. He
stated that “the turkey is in comparison a
much more respectable bird, and withal a
true original native of America.”
The species enjoyed at the first
Thanksgiving in 1621 would have been
the Eastern Wild Turkey, one of six
subspecies of wild turkey native to
North America.They are found nearly
everywhere in the eastern half of the
country and are common throughout the
state of Pennsylvania.They were a staple
of the settlers’ diet and continued to be
readily hunted until they were nearly
wiped out of North America in the
early 1900s. However, the species was
protected and able to rebound.There are
now about 7 million wild turkeys roaming
North America.
Those wanting a head start to lessen
the impact of their fattening Thanksgiving
dinner (and maybe even glimpse a turkey
in the wild) should consider the Twisted
Turkey Trail Tussle at Strawberry Hill
Nature Preserve on November 16.
For more information about the trail
run, visit www.strawberryhill.org or e-mail
info@strawberryhill.org.
Gettysburg College student Madison
McMann is currently performing a work
study assignment at Strawberry Hill Nature
Preserve.The 609-acre preserve features
a variety of habitats to explore, including
wet and dry woodlands, three ponds, two
pristine mountain streams and more.
Strawberry Hill is at 1537 Mount Hope
Rd., Fairfield. For more information, call
717-642-5840 or visit www.strawberryhill.org.
Let’s talk turkey By Madison McMann
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Novelist publishes new
CivilWar-era inspired story
Christian fiction novelist Janet Stafford has published her latest
novel, Walk By Faith (Squeaking Pips Press, Inc., 2013), on the
historical events of Gettysburg.The novel follows the fictional
character Maggie Smith as she moves from the violence in the
city of Blaineton, New Jersey to Gettysburg in hopes of avoiding
the Confederate Army.The novel is written as a series of journal
entries, dates and locations giving a frame-by-frame understanding
of the events taking place. Walk By Faith is a stand-alone sequel
to the award-winning novel Saint Maggie. For more details on the
novels or author, visit www.janetrstafford.com.
—Anna Seils
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adams tips and tidbits
Outings in Adams: Congressional Medal of Honor Society Town Hall Forum
PhotographybyCaseyMartin
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FOX NEWS Sunday’s Chris Wallace listens to a
discussion at Gettysburg College.
An attendee addresses the panel at the
Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Town Hall Forum.
Barney Barnum, Sal Giunta, Clint Romesha and
Chris Wallace take questions from the audience
during the Town Hall Forum.
Chris Wallace is interviewed by a
junior reporter school group from
Milford, Pennsylvania.
A junior reporter school group from Milford,
Pennsylvania poses with military officials.
Nonprofit SPOTLIGHT: Casa de la Cultura
Casa de la Cultura works to enhance the cultural rights
of immigrant communities and create ways for people to
explore the arts and healthy living in Adams County. One
area the organization focuses on is helping undocumented
young people who came to the United States as children and
who have pursued either education or military service here
receive deferred action permits.
SinceJune2012,theorganizationhashelped83youth
fromAdamsCountyapplyforadeferredactionpermit;47have
receivedtheirpermits.Typically,applicationstakeafewmonths
tobeprocessed,accordingtoJorgePerez-Rico,directorofCasa
delaCultura,anditistruecommunityinvolvement.
Hospitalsprovidemedicalrecordsforproofofresidency;
churcheshostworkshopstohelporganizepaperwork,and
lawyersassesstheriskofsubmittingapplications.
“Non-high-school student applications have been
taking longer to process,” Perez-Rico says. “They look more
closely at those.” Permit holders are then able to apply for
jobs and driver’s licenses. “It is safer for them, and it is
safer for the community,” he adds.
CasadelaCulturaalsosupportsEnglishasaSecond
Languageinstruction,Photovoiceprojects,sports,acommunity
gardenandoralhistoryproject.Volunteersareespecially
neededtoassistadultswithEnglishlanguagepractice.
For more information or to learn about volunteer
opportunities, call 717-334-0006, ext. 2340 or visit
www.casagettysburg.org.
–Ben Streeter
TheCongressionalMedalofHonorSociety
helditsannualconventioninGettysburgon
September18-22.Previously,theconvention
hasbeenheldinHonolulu,Hawaii;Louisville,
Kentucky;Chicago,Illinoisandmanyother
locations.Activitiesincludedanautograph
signing,atownhallmeeting,aconcertonthe
GettysburgbattlefieldandthePatriotAward
Dinner,whichtookplaceattheWyndham
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GettysburgFacebookpageandwatchsomevideo
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Whenawoundwon’theal By Anita Fordyce
When a wound or open sore doesn’t heal
properly after four or more weeks, and you’ve
done seemingly everything you and your
doctor can do, it may be time to consult a
wound care specialist. Non-healing wounds
affect more than 8 million people in the U.S.
Non-healing surgical wounds may be caused
by diabetes, infections, obesity, aging, poor
circulation, the effects of radiation therapy or
even bug bites. Those confined to wheelchairs
or beds are also vulnerable to developing
pressure ulcers. Without proper care, serious
infection, such as gangrene, may develop and,
in the worst cases, may require amputation.
Wound care is an emerging specialty
able to aggressively treat wounds using
more than conventional antibiotic topical
treatments. These specialties may include
internal medicine, neurology, podiatry and
surgery. Depending upon the reason for the
ongoing wound, any or all may collaborate
in the treatment plan. Beginning with blood
tests and other laboratory work-ups to assess
blood circulation and particular infections, the
cause must be determined before beginning
treatment. Treatments may include:
• Advanced wound care products to
accelerate tissue growth
• Compression therapy designed for
the individual patient
• Hyperbaric therapy (providing a
high concentration of oxygen, under
pressure, which is proven effective
in promoting improved healing of
complicated wounds)
Sharon Brady, RN, BSN, CWOCN,
Director of Wound Ostomy at Hanover
Hospital, says that when wounds won’t heal,
a local option is the hospital’s newly opened
Total Wound Care Center. The center gives
physicians and patients specialized expertise
needed for a comprehensive management
plan. A member of the Healogics™ network,
it employs a rigorous scientific approach to
explore, test, find and develop the clinically
proven methods and technologies needed to
reintroduce the body’s natural ability to heal.
Hanover Hospital’s Total Wound
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Preparations underway for Gettysburg Festival’s Fourth Annual Gingerbread Celebration
By Anna Seils
The Gettysburg Festival, Inc.
will hold its Fourth Annual
Gingerbread Celebration
and Holiday Mart December
6-7 at the Gettysburg
campus of Harrisburg Area
Community College, 705 Old
Harrisburg Rd.This free event
is a fundraiser for nonprofit
organizations, Gettysburg
Festival and Survivors, Inc.
Prizes,“People’s Choice”
voting, a live auction of gingerbread houses and a ticketed
reception are all part of the event, along with the popular Holiday
Mart featuring vendor booths from area artisans and crafters.
The Gingerbread Celebration will be accepting entries in
the categories of families/school-aged children, amateur/home
bakers and professional chefs.There will also be a Gingerbread
Man/Women design competition and a gingerbread “Business
Challenge.” Submissions will be accepted through November
22, and the winners will be determined through the “People’s
Choice” votes submitted during the event.
Gettysburg Festival, Inc. is the parent organization of the
Annual Gettysburg Fest. Its goal is to provide accessibility to the
arts while striving to present family appropriate and affordable
entertainment and activities for every taste and budget.
Survivors, Inc. provides domestic violence, sexual assault
and stalking services to all victims of interpersonal violence
while offering a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week hotline service,
counseling, support groups, shelter services and traditional
housing services. More information about Survivors, Inc. can
be found at www.adamscountysurvivors.com.
For more information on the Gettysburg Festival, Inc.’s
Gingerbread Celebration, visit www.gettysburgfestival.org.
Americans love to take pictures. National Geographic estimates
that we took some 80 billion photos in 2011 and projects that
we’ll snap as many as 105 billion by 2015, thanks in great part
to the convenience of camera phones.While more photos are
uploaded to Facebook than any other form of social media, the
photo site Flickr is seeing a resurgence in usage resulting from a
makeover by its parent company,Yahoo!
Flickr has two main advantages: sharing of photos to a wide
audience and free online storage space. Once uploaded to Flickr,
users can highlight their photos via a Flickr photostream on their
website, Facebook account or blog. Users can also tweet the
URLs of their photos to share them onTwitter.
What types of photographs could you upload to Flickr
to promote your business or nonprofit? The possibilities
include: photos of your products, finished or in behind-the-
scenes stages of development; photos that demonstrate your
services; smiling employees or customers (you can even add
testimonials in the photo comments); and involvement in
community or volunteer events.
Creating a Flickr account is completely free, unless you’d
like to upgrade to an ad-free, paid account.To log in, you will
need to create a Yahoo! account, which is also free. Flickr
users receive a terabyte of space—that’s about 500,000
photos, according to Flickr. Professional grade cameras are
certainly not required.What are the top three most common
cameras from which photos are currently uploaded? The
iPhone 5, 4S and 3 take the top places.
Several Adams County businesses are showcasing the area’s
beauty through photography on Flickr:
• The Lodges at Gettysburg: Take a virtual tour of this
gorgeous property, its cottages and dining facilities.
• SegTours of Gettysburg: Enjoy sweeping battlefield vistas
combined with the often-comical visuals of visitors on segways.
• The Land Conservancy of Adams County: Explore the
pastoral settings of preserved Adams County properties.
Simply go to flickr.com to get started.Type the above
businesses in the search bar, or create your own personal or
business account today!
Karen Hendricks owns Hendricks Communications, a
Gettysburg-based firm specializing in PR, marketing and related
services.Visit HendricksCommunications.com or call
717-253-3553 for more information.
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Focus on photography with Flickr By Karen Hendricks
This column examines the latest social media trends, while highlighting Gettysburg and Adams County businesses.
13. 11
What is it? By Anna Seils
The coat that graced the shoulders of Union
Gen. George G. Meade during the Battle
of Gettysburg has returned to Gettysburg,
150 years after the epic battle. The coat is
in the style of the standard blue uniform of
the Army of the Potomac, including the two
major general’s shoulder straps.
At the Battle of Gettysburg, Meade
is credited for holding off the attack of
General Robert E. Lee’s forces and driving
the Confederate army back to Virginia.
Despite the victory of the Union, President
Abraham Lincoln and the public at the
time were critical of Meade because of his
inability to completely destroy Lee’s forces.
Meade had also suffered heavy casualties
during the battle that resulted in the death
of Union Maj. Gen. John R. Reynolds.
Prior to the Battle of Gettysburg,
Meade worked his way up through the
ranks, starting at the United States
Military Academy. He was later promoted
to commander of the Army of the Potomac
a few days before the Battle of Gettysburg.
Meade died in 1872, achieving the rank of
major general.
AmonumentofMeadeastridehis
horse,OldBaldy,canbefoundonCemetery
RidgeatGettysburgNationalMilitaryPark.
UnionGen.GeorgeG.Meade’scoatiscurrently
onexhibitinthe“TreasuresoftheCivilWar”
exhibitattheGettysburgNationalMilitaryPark
MuseumandVisitorCenter,1195Baltimore
Pike,Gettysburg.Thecoatisonloanfromthe
CivilWarMuseumofPhiladelphia.Ticketsare
available at the ticket counter in the lobby of
the MuseumandVisitorCenter,onlineat
www.gettysburgfoundation.orgorby
telephoneat877-874-2478.
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15. Can you believe that another gardening
season is coming to an end and our big
holiday season is about to begin? In just
a few days, most of us will gather together
to start the festive season with the
celebration of Thanksgiving. It seemed
like just yesterday I was anxiously awaiting
the arrival of spring. Now it is time to start
preparing for Thanksgiving, Christmas
and the beginning of a new year.
Partoftheholidayseason’scelebration
formanyofusisalargefamilydinner.
Inourhousehold,asizeableroastturkey
usuallytopsthemenuformostofthese
meals,followedbyallthetrimmings.One
ofthetrimmingsthatisguaranteedtobe
onthetableeachyearisthecranberry.The
cranberrymakesitsappearanceinsauces,
saladsandwonderfulholidaydesserts.
The cranberry is one of only three
major fruits native to North America,
with the other two being the blueberry
and the Concord grape. This small
evergreen plant is native to eastern and
northeastern North America, and is a
member of the heath family.
Long before the arrival of Europeans,
Native Americans used cranberries as a
staple in their diet. They mixed mashed
cranberries with deer meat to make
pemmican, a jerky-like food that kept for
long periods of time. Native Americans
dressed arrow wounds with cranberry
paste and used the juice as a dye for
clothing, blankets and rugs.
Since its discovery, cranberries
have had many different names. The
term “cranberry” that we know today
comes from the German and Dutch
settlers who referred to it as “crane
berry.” This name was derived from the
appearance of the cranberry bloom, which
resembles the neck, head and bill of a
crane. Over time, the berry’s name was
shortened to cranberry.
Cranberries are very unique plants,
growing and surviving in acidic peat bogs.
They require few nutrients and thrive in
low temperatures. Unlike its first cousin,
the blueberry, the cranberry is difficult to
grow in the home landscape.
Harvesting the cranberry is rather
unique. The majority of growers today use
either wet or dry harvesting techniques.
In the dry harvesting technique, a
mechanical picker similar to a lawn
mower gently combs the berries from
the vines without damaging the plants.
The dry method berries are the ones we
find bagged in the produce aisle of the
market and are ones we use fresh for
cooking and baking. The wet harvesting
technique begins after the bogs have been
flooded with water. Water reels called “egg
beaters” are used to stir the water. As the
water is stirred, the cranberries separate
from the vine and float to the surface.
The floating berries are then pumped
into trucks and taken to processing
plants. These berries are used for
processed foods, juices and sauces.
Cranberries are a great source of
Vitamin C, and studies have shown they aid
in the treatment and prevention of urinary
tract infections. Approximately 444
cranberries are contained in one pound,
and Americans consume more than 400
million pounds each year. More than one-
third of that amount is used during the
holiday season, starting with Thanksgiving
and ending with New Year’s Day.
Cranberries can also be used as
holiday decorations. Place them on
wreaths for added color, or string them
onto garlands to decorate your Christmas
tree. It is just good old-fashioned fun to
string berries for the tree, along with some
popcorn. After Christmas, when the tree
is put outside, your feathered friends will
enjoy picking the goodies off your tree.
Enjoy these delightful fruits in any
form this holiday season and have a safe
and happy holiday season.
Steve and Laurie Zimmerman have owned
and operated Zimmerman’s Azalea Gardens
and Landscaping in Adams County since
1992. Submit questions or comments to
zimmermans@embarqmail.com or call
717-642-6256. Visit their website at
www.zaglandscaping.com.
Gardening Guidance
The colorful history of the cranberry | By Steve Zimmerman
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16. Gettysburg is one of the most intriguing,
multilayered, multifaceted places in our
country. There are multiple ways you can
approach the understanding of the Battle
of Gettysburg and its lasting significance.
One of the first things I noticed
about Gettysburg is its great beauty.
We are fortunate to have so much of the
battlefield preserved and rehabilitated.
There’s nothing quite like standing on
the top of Little Round Top and looking
across the Gettysburg landscape. When
you’re walking through the battlefield,
you feel the importance of what
happened here. The Governor and I
believe that there are a handful of
places in the world that are sacred,
and the Gettysburg battlefield is one
of those places.
But the Gettysburg experience is
also the study of war. It’s a study of
leadership. There aren’t many sites
where you can stand in the place where
incredible leadership decisions were
made and the consequences of those
decisions were immediate and dramatic.
It’s also the study of disaster relief
and how a town dealt with a tragedy of
mammoth proportions.
However, the approach that appealed
most to me was the study of arts and
humanities. One of the first things I
noticed about the battlefield was the
beauty of its sculpture—how the story of
the battle is revealed through art.
I worked with Sue Boardman
[Gettysburg Foundation leadership
program director] to develop an Art in the
Park tour, which is still one of my favorite
ways to explore the battlefield.
Then there’s the storytelling aspect.
One hundred sixty-five thousand men
fought there, and every one of them had a
life and a family. Hearing the individual
stories was just such a privilege. One of
the most moving artifacts I saw while
working at the museum was a soldier’s
journal that had newspaper clippings,
photos and a dried flower within it.
They are little pieces of someone’s life.
Ialsothinkabouttheprecisionof
theGettysburgAddress.It’ssoconcise,
insightfulandeloquent—withexactlythe
rightwordchoiceforimpact.
I’m delighted that the 150th
anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
has been such a success, especially for the
community. I’m most happy that many
people visited Gettysburg for the first time
as a result of the promotion surrounding
this important commemoration. I know
many of those first-time visitors will
return. There are so many opportunities
for volunteerism at Gettysburg. It is
a place people can help preserve and
rehabilitate. Whether it’s rolling up
your sleeves and building a fence on the
battlefield, serving on a committee, or
making a contribution, I hope people
will come here and take advantage of
these opportunities because Gettysburg’s
history belongs to all Americans.
Iamfrequentlyaskedquestions
aboutmycareer,beingFirstLady,andthe
amazingopportunitiesthatIhavehad.But
Ibelievethat,forme,lookingback,being
involvedinthecreationofanewmuseum
inGettysburgwillbethethingofwhichI
ammostproud.Ithaschanged,andwill
continuetochange,whatgenerationsof
peopleunderstandaboutourhistoryand
howGettysburgdefinedusasanation.
Susan Corbett became the 44th
First Lady
of Pennsylvania when her husband
Tom Corbett was sworn in as Governor
of Pennsylvania on January 18, 2011.
As First Lady, she is passionate about
promoting the commonwealth’s unique
historical and cultural attractions as
Pennsylvania’s First Tourist. In this role,
she visits and recommends must-see
museums, important historic locations
and one-of-a-kind attractions found only
in Pennsylvania. The First Lady has also
begun the Opening Doors initiative, which
aims to increase the number of students
who graduate from high school on time by
focusing on middle school students.
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18. November 2
HOLIDAY FOOD AND WINE PAIRING
Adams County Winery
251 Peach Tree Rd., Orrtanna
Participate in this class and learn how to pair wines
with holiday dishes. 5-7 p.m. $. 717-334-4631.
www.adamscountywinery.com.
PARTY FOR THE PRESERVE
Liberty Mountain Resort
78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley
Community members and Strawberry Hill
supporters are invited to take the opportunity to
socialize as well as join the bidding for gift items at
the 12th
annual auction fundraiser. 6-10 p.m.
717-642-5840. www.strawberryhill.org.
November 3
ARTIST RECEPTION
Hauser Estate Winery
410 Cashtown Rd., Biglerville
Joan Lenker, skilled in fine art porcelain sculpting
and painting, will be painting wine glasses at
this reception event. 2-4 p.m. 717-334-4888.
www.hauserestate.com.
November 5-9
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES GIFT
FESTIVAL AND ORIENTAL RUG EVENT
Fairfield Mennonite Church
201 W. Main St., Fairfield
Discover handcrafted gifts and home décor.
Browse more than 300 hand-knotted Oriental
rugs and fairly traded gift items from more
than 35 countries around the world.Tuesday,
November 5-Friday, November 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.;
free public seminar,Thursday, November 7,
7 p.m.; Saturday, November 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
717-721-8800. http://rugs.tenthousandvillages.com.
November 8
SNOWFLAKE GALA
Wyndham Gettysburg
95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg
Come for dinner, dancing and bidding on terrific
auction items. Proceeds from the event benefit the
Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center. 6 p.m.
$. 717-337-9888. www.kidsagaincac.org.
November 9
SHARE THE LOVE GIFT FAIR
AND HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Saint Francis Xavier Center
465 Table Rock Rd., Gettysburg
Browse a wide selection of Fair Trade gifts,
coffees, teas and chocolates as well as holiday
gifts and crafts, baked goods and religious
articles.Visit the café offering breakfast and
lunch items. Raffles for themed gift baskets will
also be available. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 717-334-0333.
www.sfxpccw.org.
FLY TYING WITH CUSTOM TIED
Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve
1537 Mount Hope Rd., Fairfield
George Hammond, licensed Pennsylvania Fishing
Guide of Custom-Tied Flies and Guide Service,
will be teaching how to tie four types of flies.
Register by November 7. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $.
717-642-5840. www.strawberryhill.org.
November 10
CELEBRATE VETERANS DAY
Hauser Estate Winery
410 Cashtown Rd., Biglerville
This is Hauser Estate Winery’s day to celebrate
veterans. Come up on the hill and listen to music
by Dearest Home and get delicious food from
the Chow FoodTruck. 1-4 p.m. 717-334-4888.
www.hauserestate.com.
November 13
THE LINCOLN DECEPTION
David Wills House
8 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg
Constitutional lawyer, speaker and author David
O. Stewart presents an enlightening discussion
about his latest book, The Lincoln Deception, a
historical mystery about the John Wilkes Booth
conspiracy. 6 p.m. $. 540-882-4929.
www.hallowedground.org.
DANCING WITH THE VINES
Hauser Estate Winery
410 Cashtown Rd., Biglerville
Boogie down during the cool nights with disco.
Bring a partner or come by yourself.The evening
will start with a welcome reception held from
6-7 p.m., followed by the class at 7 p.m. 6-9 p.m.
$. 717-334-4888. www.hauserestate.com.
November 14
MAINSTREET BRASS
Gettysburg Area High School
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg
Listen to the group praised in The Morning Call:
“The group is as much at home with Bach
fugue as it is playing the blues of Fats Waller…
Mainstreet Brass resonates with fun.” 7:30 p.m. $.
717-334-5738. www.gettysburg.com/gca/gcca.htm.
November 16
TWISTED TURKEY TRAIL TUSSLE
Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve
1537 Mount Hope Rd., Fairfield
Come participate in a 10K and 10-mile run
and power walk or a 1-mile trail trot. Online
registration closes November 14.Walk-ins
welcome (cash and check preferred). 8 a.m.-
1 p.m. $. 717-642-5840. www.strawberryhill.org.
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November 1-January 2, 2014
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg
1863 Gettysburg Village Dr., Gettysburg
Visit the Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg
and witness the illumination of more than
100,000 lights throughout the holiday season.
www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com.
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19. November 16
MULLING CLASS
Adams County Winery
251 Peach Tree Rd., Orrtanna
This class will provide you with the origins
of mulled wine along with the proper mulling
techniques, demonstrations, recipes and sampling.
1-2 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. $. 717-334-4631.
www.adamscountywinery.com.
November 18
THE VERBAL TAPESTRY OF
THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS
G.A.R. Hall
53 E. Middle St., Gettysburg
Come hear how Abraham Lincoln crafted his
verbiage for a powerful and positive impact in
this presentation by Charles Teague. 8 p.m.
717-334-8312. www.hgaconline.org.
November 19
LIVING LEGACY TREE
PLANTING CEREMONY
Bliss Farm, Gettysburg National Military Park
A tree planting ceremony in conjunction with
the Journey Through Hallowed Ground’s
Living Legacy Project will commemorate the
150th
anniversary of the Gettysburg Address.
2:30 p.m. Call 717-334-1124 or 540-882-4929
for directions to the ceremony site.
www.hallowedground.org.
GETTYSBURG ADDRESSES LINCOLN EVENT
Gettysburg Presbyterian Church
208 Baltimore St., Gettysburg
Hear Brian M. Jordan, Civil war scholar and
adjunct instructor in Civil War Era Studies at
Gettysburg College, speak on “The Unfinished
Work: Union Veterans,The Gettysburg Address,
and the Meaning of the Civil War.” 4 p.m.
717-334-0753.
SCREENING OF “THE INVISIBLE WAR”
AND DISCUSSION
YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County
909 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg
A screening of “The Invisible War” will be
followed by a discussion.The film shares the
experiences of women who have been sexually
assaulted while serving in the military. It also
focuses on the struggles to report assaults
and bring assailants to justice. 6:30 p.m.
717-334-9171. www.ywcagettysburg.org.
HIKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
Adams County Agricultural Center
670 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg
Listen to Nate Shank’s presentation about his
experience hiking the entire Appalachian Trail.
Pre-registration is required. 7-8:30 p.m. $.
717-642-5840. www.strawberryhill.org.
November 22
EVENING WITH THE PAINTING
Gettysburg National Military Park
Museum and Visitor Center
1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg
Join the Gettysburg Foundation’s Sue Boardman,
Licensed Battlefield Guide and author/historian,
on the platform for an exclusive “after-hours”
program of the Gettysburg Cyclorama
painting.Visitors will explore the history of
the genre of cycloramas and in particular the
history of the Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama.
The presentation will include a discussion of the
massive multi-year conservation effort of our
country’s largest painting.The program concludes
with extended time on the platform to view
the painting in full light and a journey under
the diorama to see how the illusion comes to
life. Reservations required. 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. $.
877-874-2478. www.gettysburgfoundation.org.
November 23
SANTA’S ARRIVAL
The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg
1863 Gettysburg Village Dr., Gettysburg
Come have breakfast and get photos with
Santa.This event is for children 12 and
younger. 10 a.m. 800-868-7553.
www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com.
REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE
AND CEREMONIES
Downtown Gettysburg
Sponsored by the Sons of UnionVeterans of the
Civil War, this annual event is held in conjunction
with the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address.
1 p.m. 717-259-6156. www.pasuvcw.org.
NOUVEAU WINE PARTY
Adams County Winery
251 Peach Tree Rd., Orrtanna
Celebrate as the Adams County Winery
presents the release of the Nouveau wine.
There will be live music, tours, food and
wine samples.Time TBA. 717-334-4631.
www.adamscountywinery.com.
11TH
ANNUAL
REMEMBRANCE ILLUMINATION
Soldiers' National Cemetery, Gettysburg
Witness the solemn commemoration featuring
a luminary candle on the grave of each Civil War
soldier. Candles are placed on graves by Friends
of Gettysburg volunteers. 5:30-9:30 p.m.
717-339-2148. www.gettysburgfoundation.org.
SONGS AND STORIES OF
A CIVIL WAR HOSPITAL
Christ Lutheran Church
30 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg
Experience live Civil War-era music, featuring
local musicians and sing-a-longs. Poetry and
readings from hospital diaries bring alive the
stories of men and women who were treated
and served in the building when it was used
as a hospital during and after the Battle of
Gettysburg. 7:30 p.m. 717-334-5212.
www.candlelightatchrist.org.
November 26
ZUMBA, SANGRIA & SKINNY JEANS
Hauser Estate Winery
410 Cashtown Rd., Biglerville
Zumba your way into your skinny jeans and
treat yourself to a glass of wine. 6:30 p.m. $.
717-334-4888. www.hauserestate.com.
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November 19
150TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE
GETTYSBURG ADDRESS
Soldiers’ National Cemetery
97 Taneytown Rd., Gettysburg
This annual observation includes
memorial services, a wreath laying ceremony
at the Soldiers’ National Monument and a
formal ceremony with a keynote speaker.
The U.S. Colored Troops Graveside Salute
begins immediately following the Dedication
Day ceremony. 10 a.m. 717-334-1124.
www.nps.gov/gett
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November 28-29
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg
1863 Gettysburg Village Dr., Gettysburg
The shops will open at midnight Thanksgiving
night and stay open until 9 p.m. Friday,
November 29. 12 a.m.-9 p.m. 800-868-7553.
www.theoutletshoppesatgettysburg.com.
November 30
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: A WINE
CABARET WITH GETTYSBURG ALUMNI
Gettysburg Community Theatre
49 York St., Gettysburg
Get into the holiday spirit with an uplifting
concert filled with inspiring songs fit for the season.
Reservations required. 7 p.m. $. 717-334-2692.
www.gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org.
December 1
HOLIDAY WREATH CRAFT WORKSHOP
Adams County Winery
251 Peach Tree Rd., Orrtanna
Start decorating for the holidays with a
beautiful wreath you can make from this
craft workshop. 1-3 p.m. $. 717-334-4631.
www.adamscountywinery.com.
December 4
LADIES NIGHT
Hauser Estate Winery
410 Cashtown Rd., Biglerville
Come shop for holiday gifts from a variety of brands.
6-9 p.m. 717-334-4888. www.hauserestate.com.
December 6-7
GINGERBREAD & HOLIDAY MART
HACC Gettysburg Campus
731 Old Harrisburg Rd., Gettysburg
A ticketed reception and live auction will be held
from 5-7 p.m. on December 6. Enjoy gingerbread
creations and a holiday mart. Participate in the
gingerbread creations silent auction and People’s
Choice voting. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit
Gettysburg Festival and Survivors, Inc. Friday,
December 6, 2-7 p.m.; Saturday, December 7, 9 a.m.-
4 p.m. 717-334-0853. www.gettysburgfestival.org.
December 7
ENCOUNTERS WITH HISTORY –
HOLIDAYS ON THE HOME FRONT
AND AROUND THE CAMPFIRE
Gettysburg National Military Park
Museum and Visitor Center
1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg
Join Licensed Battlefield Guide Sue Boardman to
experience the holidays like many Americans did in
the mid-1860s.Areas of interest include: President
Lincoln’sThanksgiving Proclamation in 1863, the
introduction of a modernized Santa Claus through
the drawings of artistThomas Nast, the belief that
Christmas trees brought good luck into a home
and traditional holiday recipes. 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $.
717-339-2148. www.gettysburgfoundation.org.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Adams County Winery
251 Peach Tree Rd., Orrtanna
This event will support the Adams County Holiday
Family Outreach. Light foods with sweets from a
local bakery will be served. 1-4 p.m. $. 717-334-4631.
www.adamscountywinery.com.
NATURAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FALL
SERIES: WREATH MAKING
Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve
1537 Mount Hope Rd., Fairfield
Make a “field and forest” wreath from natural
collected materials. Everything will be supplied
to make one, 10-inch wreath. Pre-registration is
required. 1-2:30 p.m. $. 717-642-5840.
www.strawberryhill.org.
ANNUAL OLDE GETTY PLACE
CHRISTMAS PARADE
Downtown Gettysburg
The parade is the official welcome for Santa Claus in
the Gettysburg area.7 p.m.Contact Stephanie McIlwee
at 717-334-1518,ext.229.www.adamscha.org.
December 8
FIRESIDE TEA: “1860s HOLIDAY BALL”
Gettysburg National Military Park
Museum and Visitor Center
1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg
As part of the FiresideTea series, the Gettysburg
Foundation is presenting an “1860s Holiday Ball.”
Savor the delicacies of a high tea service while being
entertained by theVictorian Dance Ensemble in
the Refreshment Saloon. 1-3 p.m. $. 877-874-2478.
www.gettysburgfoundation.org.
December 15
HOME WINEMAKING CLASS
Adams County Winery
251 Peach Tree Rd., Orrtanna
This class is led by Adams County Winery’s award-
winning winemaker MichaelVorauer. 1-3 p.m. $.
717-334-4631. www.adamscountywinery.com.
December 21
A HOLIDAY HAUSER AFTER HOURS
Hauser Estate Winery
410 Cashtown Rd., Biglerville
Enjoy an evening with Kerensa Grey. Catering will
be provided by the NEW A-Ville Inn. 6-9 p.m.
717-334-4888. www.hauserestate.com.
experience ADAMS
December 13
18TH
ANNUAL GETTYSBURG
TUBA CAROL FEST
Lincoln Square in front of the Gettysburg Hotel
1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg
Tuba players will be performing Christmas Carols at
the Annual GettysburgTuba Carol Fest directed by
retired Upper Adams and Gettysburg Band director
Ben Jones.The event is sponsored by the Adams
County Arts Council with hot chocolate provided
by the Gettysburg Convention andVisitors Bureau
and the Gettysburg Hotel. 7 p.m. 717-334-7719.
21. CarrollCounty,Maryland
November 29-December 14
SEVENTH ANNUAL CARROLL
COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES
TownMall of Westminster
400 North Center St., Westminster, Maryland
Come witness over 60 lighted, beautifully
decorated Christmas trees, including a selection
of special designs:“Around the World” and
“Heroes Among Us.” Proceeds will benefit
The Shepherd’s Staff’s outreach programs.
Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Silent Auction closes Saturday, December 14 at
4 p.m. 410-857-5944.
November 30-December 8
16TH
ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WREATHS
Carroll Arts Center
91 West Main St., Westminster, Maryland
This event features more than 200 unique theme
wreaths that range from whimsical to wacky.
Hundreds of visitors flock to this event each year
to marvel at the extraordinary display of wreaths
and to vote for their favorites.The wreaths are
sold through a silent auction that benefits the
Arts Council. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. 410-848-7272.
www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org.
CumberlandCounty
December 5
CELTIC WOMAN: HOME FOR
CHRISTMAS, THE SYMPHONY TOUR
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
Parting from their critically-acclaimed, majestic
tour productions,“Home For Christmas -
The Symphony Tour” will organically showcase
the Celtic woman in a reverent and dynamic
live music experience accompanied by a full
symphony orchestra. 7:30 p.m. $. 717-477-7469.
www.luhrscenter.com
DauphinCounty
November 23
BULLRIDE MANIA RODEO FINALS
Farm Show Complex
2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
Top contestants from the 2013 KnowYour
Enemy Tour will complete for more than $10,000
in prize money and year-end championship titles.
A concert will take place featuring Jerrod
Niemann and a special appearance by Tim Lepard
and Team Ghost Riders cowboy monkeys.
7:30 p.m. $. 717-334-7724. www.bullridemania.com.
FranklinCounty
November 8-10
FRENCH COOKING CLASS
Mercersburg Inn
405 S. Main St., Mercersburg
Chef Francois Dionot is the founder and director
of L’Academie de Cuisine and has more than
30 years of experience in the food-service
industry. A founding member and past president
of the International Association of Culinary
Professionals (IACP), he also is a Chef Rotisseur
member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs and a
member of the Vatel Club.Take advantage of
the opportunity to cook with Chef Dionot.
717-328-5231. www.mercersburginn.com
Frederick County,
Maryland
November 1
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SCENTS & SWEETS
COMPETITION AND AUCTION
The Faux School
35 S. Carroll St., Frederick, Maryland
Local professional and amateur bakers and
florists create gingerbread structures and floral
arrangements for this judged competition.
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BY JEN ESPOSITO
For many, holiday memories include
basking in the glow of strings of festive
holiday lights. Adults and children alike
reminisce about traveling around town to
marvel at holiday decorations and light
displays. Numerous households adorn
their homes, both inside and out, with
strings of lights to celebrate the season.
Thetraditionofholidaylighting
beganinGermanyaroundthe18th
century.
WhendecoratingtheChristmastree,
familieswouldcarefullypincandlestothe
treeboughs.Thecandleswerelitonlyfor
afewminutesatatime,andspectators
wouldsimultaneouslysoakuptheholiday
ambianceandwatchtheopenflameswith
trepidation.Often,abucketofsandorwater
waskeptnearby,justincaseoffire.Withthe
adventofelectricity,holidayrevelerscould
enjoyasaferholidaylightingexperience.
Althoughwildlyexpensiveduringthefirst
halfofthe1900s,Christmaslightsbecame
popularinstoredisplaysandhomesofthe
wealthy.Overthenext50years,theselights
becamemoreaffordableandwereusedina
widercapacity.Nolongerlimitedbyeither
mattersofexpenseandpracticality,oruse
ontheChristmastreealone,lightsbegan
adorningrafters,railings,mantles,roofs
andoutdoortrees.
Lighting tools
The sky is the limit when it comes to
building a spectacular holiday lighting
display. A wide variety of products that
were once available only to commercial
companies have emerged in the home
consumer market. Synchronizing
lights or special effects to music using
a programmable controller is made
simple with products like Light-O-
Rama. After placing your Christmas
props, use one of the pre-programmed
sequences or create your own to wow
your neighborhood. Lights are available
in all shapes, colors and sizes, providing
endless combinations for any building
or size of yard.
Instead of a straight strand of
lights, try incorporating a piece of light
netting in your display. Light netting
allows for a blanket effect over bushes
or trees, eliminating the need for
several strands of lights to cover one
area. Be sure to read lighting labels
carefully and adhere to manufacturer
recommendations regarding how many
strings you can attach together and
which lights can be placed outdoors.
Field trips to dazzle the eyes
If you’re looking for some lighting
inspiration, south-central Pennsylvania
is home to many dazzling light displays.
Christmas begins in September each
year for York County Parks Program
Coordinator Jeri Jones, the brains
behind Rocky Ridge Park’s Christmas
display. For the 30th
anniversary of the
light display at Rocky Ridge, Jones and
his team will spend eight weeks hanging
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more than 600,000 lights for “Christmas
Magic–A Festival of Lights.” The display
offers a half-mile walking trail, with five
enclosed buildings along the trail.
“Pop inside and get warm!” Jones
says. “In the buildings, there are holiday
scenes, food, trains, and even Santa
Claus.” Each year, Jones changes the
trail and adds new elements. “We spent
$4,000 on new lights and props for 2013.
I hate walking the trail behind a person
that says, ‘I saw that last year,’” he says.
The Wall Street Journal listed Christmas
Magic as one of the top 13 Christmas light
displays in the country. For Jones, the
reward is seeing and hearing the jubilant
sounds of families walking through
Rocky Ridge. “It’s become a great family
tradition,” he says. “Those who came here
originally as kids are now bringing their
own children.”
Fifteen-year-old Caleb Linburg has
been decorating his family’s York home
with a dramatic Christmas light display
since 2009. Each year, he designs the
display incorporating 30,000 lights,
which dance to several different songs.
The piece de resistance is a “Megatree”
as tall as the house. The Megatree’s light
strands create the illusion that the tree is
spinning in time with the music.
Linburg’s advice to homeowners
crafting lighting displays is not being
afraid to ask for help. He personally
recruits family members to assist with
some of the setup. “They will help if I
ask them to,” he says. It takes several
weeks for the complete design to take
shape. The “Linburg’s Lights” display
runs from Black Friday until Christmas.
From Christmas until New Year’s Eve, a
second light show set to different tunes
prepares spectators for the New Year’s
Eve celebrations. Here’s one additional
bit of advice from Linburg for building
a holiday light display: “Keep at it!”
Linburg himself works on his display
after he comes home from attending his
high school classes.
The Gettysburg Outlets is a mecca for
holiday shopping. Thousands descend
on the Outlets during the holiday season
and are greeted with a festive display
showcasing over 100,000 lights and
hundreds of yards of garland and ribbon.
“The buildings at the Outlets were
designed in the 1860s style,” says Gina
Slechta, vice president of marketing
for Horizon Group Properties. “We try
to create a big, life-sized display as you
would see on a postcard.”
PreparationsfortheChristmas
seasonbegininJuly.“Wegothroughthe
lightstoensuretheyareinworkingorder,
replacingbulbswherenecessary,”she
says.TheinstallationbeginsinOctober,
foraNovember1premiere.Thekeyfor
Slechta’screw—andaconsiderationfor
homeowners—istoinstallthelightingand
decorationsbeforebadweathersetsin.
“It’seasieronourcrewandequipment,”
shesays.“Itisalsoeasiertoworkwithgreen
limbsontreesthanonescoveredinice.”
Safety is a big concern at the Outlets,
especially with the public. The further the
lights are from the buildings, the more
extension cords need to be run. All cords
are tucked away and hidden to prevent
tripping and falls. The holiday lighting
display remains in its entirety until
January 1. Then, Slechta’s crew begins the
removal and storage process. “We do leave
a few lights up through the winter months
to keep it from looking so stark,” she says.
If you are considering enhancing your
lighting display, plan for the year ahead.
Check out a few area light displays this
year and make notes about the elements
that you like. Wait until after Christmas,
and bring your list to any store’s after-
Christmas sale to stretch your decorating
dollar the furthest.
Holiday Lighting Tips
• Be careful not to overload electrical
circuitry. Add more circuit breakers
if necessary.
• Different types and brands of lighting
may be colored differently, even if they
are all “white” lights. Plug them in to
check the color and brightness before
adding them to your display.
• Consider purchasing LED lights.
LEDs are more expensive; however,
they use less electricity and last
longer, paying for themselves in
vthe long run.
• Don’t just roll up a string of lights.
Place the lights on spools for
installation and storage ease.
“Linburg’s Lights”
Check out Caleb Linburg’s
lighting displays on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/
watch?v=EgODjnujXMQ
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gGettysburg artist Dianne Lorden was born in New Jersey to a family gifted with
artistic abilities. Her father was a draftsman for the Department of Defense, but
in his free time, he created oil paintings and was commissioned for work that
included presidential portraits. Her mother, although reserved about her art,
loved to make fashion illustrations. During Lorden’s childhood, art was always
there—both in her parents’ abilities and in her own. “My dad, in particular, was
drawn to do things with his hands, and I am too,” says Lorden.
Although she has an associate’s degree in fine arts from Morris County
Community College in New Jersey, she considered art a hobby while she
practiced journalism and nursing and raised a family of her own. During that
time, she taught adult oil painting in Connecticut and portrait painting with the
New Jersey Teen Arts program.
While her first love was oil painting—portraits, landscapes and animals,
to name a few of her favorite subjects—she shifted to a more portable medium
while her three children lived at home. “Because I was busy working and raising
a family and didn’t have a studio, I switched to colored pencils,” says Lorden.
“They’re neat and transportable and don’t smell up the house.”
It wasn’t until after her retirement six years ago that her art became more than
Of Pastels and Plein Air
Dianne Lorden looks to nature to color her world
(above) A rainbow of colors and hues make
up Dianne Lorden’s palette of pastels. (right
and opposite) Scenic beauty surrounds Dianne
Lorden as she creates a pastel print of the Bryan
Farm buildings on the Gettysburg battlefield.
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a hobby and evolved into a new medium
for her—pastels. Her love of nature and
the beauty and history of the southern
Pennsylvania region ultimately contributed
to the decision Lorden and her husband
made to relocate to Gettysburg.
The move fueled her interest in
painting pastels en plein air, French for
“in the open air.” “I enjoy nature and
keep nature journals. I have years worth
of them,” says Lorden. “I enjoy the
light changing in nature, the challenges
of water and reflection, and certain
elements, like when you can see light
through shadows. It’s like a glimpse.
I like pictures that incorporate that
notion and draw you in.”
She considers pastels a challenge,
one which pulls her out of her comfort
zone. “Pastels are special because the
pigments are right in your hand. It’s like
finger painting, but not,” she says with
a laugh. “It has that kind of innocent
childlike quality to it. The colors are very
vibrant.” Through her work with pastels,
she strives to be inspired by the subjects
and other artists, all the while enjoying
herself while she’s doing it. “If you’ve
made yourself happy and can make
others happy,” she says, “there’s nothing
better than that.”
Athome,you’llfindherdrawingtable,
builtforherbyherfather,andsupplies
inhersunroom,wherehighceilingsand
lotsofwindowsletinthenaturallight.But
outdoorsiswhereshespendsmuchofher
timealoneandwithothers,withacanvasin
frontofher.“Art,forme,isanopportunity
togetoutdoorsandenjoyotherpeople,”she
says.“Itcanbesocialorcanbetotallysolo.”
Over the summer, Lorden started
a plein air painters group of new and
accomplished artists from the area who
share an interest in painting on location.
“We all belong to other, more formal art
organizations, but agreed there’s plenty
of inspiration right around here to keep
us busy. We meet, work, compare notes
and just enjoy our art together,” she says.
“We don’t even have a name yet, but the
group has been meeting weekly since the
end of July.”
Mary Beth Brath, owner of Brath
and Hughes Fine Art in Mechanicsburg,
has painted en plein air with Lorden for
years after meeting her at the Plein Air
Paint Out Event during the Gettysburg
Festival in 2009. “Dianne and I have
painted together many times on the
Gettysburg battlefields, around the town
of Gettysburg and other locations in the
region,” says Brath. “Dianne is quite
prolific and hard working. She sets up
(left) Dianne Lorden’s commissioned work of Christ Lutheran Church in Gettysburg (a circa early to mid-19th
century scene) relied on research
assistance and photographs provided by the Adams County Historical Society. (right) Lorden adds subtle touches with her pastels to the
background of a work-in-progress scene.
31. her easel and gets right to work.”
The Gettysburg Festival is where
Lorden also met Phyllis Netherland,
coordinator of the Fringe Festival, a part
of the Gettysburg Festival that highlights
the work of area artists. “Dianne’s work
in the six years I have known her has just
excelled in talent,” says Netherland. “She
will continually excel as she evolves herself
in her passion and people will remember
her when they see her artwork.”
As a gallery owner, Brath is around art
every day but also finds Lorden’s art to be
recognizable. “Dianne has a very strong
style that is totally unique. Those that have
seen her work can spot it immediately
when walking into an exhibit. Her colors
and compositions are fearless,” says
Brath. “My gallery held a Local Scenes
Exhibit in the month of September.
Dianne submitted a wonderful plein air
streetscape of Mechanicsburg. It sold
within 24 hours of arriving at the gallery.
When I curated the Fringe Festival Plein
Air Exhibits in Gettysburg, her work was
always a favorite.”
Lorden’s art allows her to express
herself and use nature as a springboard,
not record exactly what her eyes spot.
A path she sees may extend farther or
differently in her work, for example,
to add a notion of mystery. “Dianne’s
work is an extension of her own being—
unique, stylish, strong, engaging, and oh
so creative,” describes Brath.
Netherland attests to Lorden’s
judicious use of color in her work. “She
does realism in some ways with her soft
pastels of various historical barns or homes
in Gettysburg. It’s very soft and real.
And then she’ll do a painting of another
historical place and she’ll do it in bright
colors. She can be soft, sublime and totally
realistic with her colors but she also can do
vivid and descriptive,” she adds.
For Lorden, the key to expressing
herself is giving herself permission to
try new things and to not always be good
at them, she says. “If you don’t have high
expectations or be hard on yourself, you
can find out that you have more going on
that you thought you did,” she admits.
In her artist statement, she further
explains, “One day, I hope to master the
use of pastels to evoke what I can best
describe as a combination of moods,
moments and memories. Their purity
and candor would seem to be well suited
to this goal. I’d love, eventually, to prove
to be well suited to the medium.”
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About the Artist
Name: Dianne Lorden
Hometown: Randolph Township, New Jersey
Residence: Gettysburg
Age: 57
Spouse: Craig, retired systems analyst
Education: Associate of Fine Arts, Morris
County Community College, New Jersey
Professional Affiliations: Adams County
Arts Council, Daily Painters of Pennsylvania,
Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters
PlacesWhere HerWork Can Be Found:
Brath and Hughes Fine Art, Mechanicsburg;
Ragged Edge Coffee House Gallery, Gettysburg;
“The 82” (at the GettysburgTour Center),
82 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg. Online:
www.southmountainsketchbook.weebly.com
and www.cafepress.com/diannelordenfineart
Contact: dglorden@comcast.net or
717-338-2076
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There’s a particular warmth and feeling
of good spirit from a gift that comes from
your kitchen. Around the holidays, when
there’s so much baking and cooking taking
place, give the gift of a homemade treat or
two to friends, family and loved ones.
One of my favorite holiday gifts that
always seems to put a smile on someone’s
face is a batch of homemade cookies.
Whether they’re gingerbread or sugar,
spritz cookies or jam-filled cookies (see
recipe at right), I’m sure your family recipe
box is filled with seasonal favorites. When
packing your cookies, think about the type
of container you’ll use to present your
cookies. Antique ice cream molds, loaf
pans and even children’s school boxes can
hold a variety of treats. The added bonus
is that after the cookies are eaten, your
recipients can reuse the containers.
As old-fashioned as they may seem,
pomanders are easy and fragrant gifts to
make. Take citrus fruits—oranges, lemons or
limes—and insert whole cloves in repeating
patterns across the surface of the fruit. To
preserve the fruit, place the fruit in a bag
and coat with an orris root powder (available
from herbal suppliers) and desired ground
spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg. Once
the fruit is coated and the pomanders are dry,
you can pack them in gift bags or place them
in containers for gift giving.
Anothergreattreatishomemadefruit
butters.Appleorpearbutterisadelicious,
low-caloriefruitspreadthatcanbeserved
ontopoftoastedbread.Inalargesaucepan,
combineslicedfruit,sugar,cinnamonsticks,a
vanillabeanand1/4to1/2cupwater.Placethe
saucepanovermediumheatandcookuntilthe
fruitissoftandtender.Transferthecooked
fruittoafoodprocessororafoodmilland
processthecookedfruituntilsmooth.Pack
thepreparedbutterinclean,sterilizedjars.
I hope these ideas will inspire you to
create some edible gifts this holiday season.
Stained Glass Cookies
Makes about 3 dozen filled sandwich cookies
2, 12-ounce jars of apricot, strawberry or
red raspberry jam
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1. In a small saucepan, slightly warm jam. Strain
warm jam through a fine sieve placed over a
bowl and set aside. Discard solids.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the
paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until
light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add eggs,
one at a time, and beat well after each addition.
Sift flour, baking soda and salt into a large mixing
bowl. With the mixer on low speed, gradually
add flour mixture to the dough, alternating
additions with milk. Divide dough in half and
wrap each half in plastic wrap. Let chill until firm,
at least 1 hour or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll chilled dough
to 1/8-inch thickness on a piece of parchment
paper cut to size of baking sheets. Using a 2-inch
square cookie cutter, cut out squares from dough.
Cut out the centers from half the cookies with
desired cookie cutters, such as stars, trees or bells.
Chill for 30 minutes. Remove cutout centers and
dough scraps. Either bake cutout shapes or gather
cutouts together with dough scraps and reroll
dough. Do not reroll dough more than once.
4. Bake cookies until just golden, about 8 to 10
minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Once cool, spread centers of uncut cookies with
jam. Top with a cutout cookie. Store cookies in an
airtight container for up to 1 week.
edible Enlightenment
Holiday gifts from the kitchen
By Michael Vyskocil
MICHAELVYSKOCIL
Michael Vyskocil is the editor of Celebrate
Gettysburg. Michael has cooked, studied
and written about food for more than 10
years. His recipes have been published
nationally in Home Cooking and Taste of
Home magazines. He lives in Glen Rock, Pa.
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Historic bed and breakfast establishments greet guests
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BY JAMES RADA JR. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASEY MARTIN
Higinbotham’s Bed and Breakfast
35. Baladerry Inn
The Baladerry Inn is in a home built in 1812. It’s off the
beaten path of Gettysburg tourism while still being close to
the battlefield.
“We’re in the country where it’s peaceful and quiet and
is ideal for guests who want to get in touch with nature,” says
Judy Caudill, who runs the inn with her husband, Kenny. The
Caudills think their inn is in an ideal location—away from the
noise of downtown yet close to restaurants and other activities.
The property features landscaped grounds that can be viewed
from romantic terraces. Inside, you can relax in your guest room
or enjoy the company of other guests in the great room with a large
brick fireplace. For modern conveniences, guests can soak in the
hot tub. The Baladerry Inn has 10 garden-themed rooms each with
a private bath for the convenience of guests.
The dining room has large tables where guests can enjoy a
hearty country breakfast in the morning. If the weather is warm,
breakfast is also served outside on the terrace.
The oldest section of the inn is built on the historic Bushman
Farm. It served as a field hospital during the Battle of Gettysburg,
making the inn a great place for history enthusiasts to stay.
“You can still see a bloody footprint soaked into the floor in
the dining room,” says Caudill.
Baladerry Inn
40 Hospital Rd., Gettysburg
717-337-1342
www.baladerryinn.com
Barker House Bed and Breakfast
The Barker House Bed and Breakfast was originally built as
an inn in 1794 and it continues to serve in that capacity today.
However, the building is now the second-oldest building in New
Oxford rather than the newest one.
In between then and now, though, the building became a
private home; it still reluctantly served as an inn at times. George
and Nancy Hersh began using the building as a home in 1801 and it
remained in their family for more than 150 years.
Tourism is such a large industry in Adams County, and it should be no surprise
that the county has more than its share of bed and breakfast establishments in
all types of settings and serving all types of customers. While different in many
respects, these innkeepers and their bed and breakfasts share one item in common.
They all work hard to put their best foot forward for visitors and they succeed at it.
Celebrate Gettysburg offers you this sampling of bed and breakfast inns in
Adams County. While the inns profiled on the following pages do not include every
bed and breakfast operating in the county, they will give you a peek of Adams
County hospitality at its finest.
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In June 1863, Confederate Gen. John B. Gordon passed
through Gettysburg on his way to Wrightsville and York. He
stopped at the Hersh home to rest.
“The Hershs were abolitionists so they did not like
having a brigadier general from Georgia staying here,” says
Elizabeth Sutton, who shares the innkeeper duties with
Robert Kennedy.
Mrs. Hersh refused to acknowledge the general as he
commandeered her home. She went to her bedroom and
left the servants to feed the general and his officers. As the
Confederate officers relaxed in the drawing room, they planned
their approach to York.
TheBarkerHouseBedandBreakfasthasfourrooms(including
twointheoriginal1794partofthehouse)andacottageforrent.
Barker House Bed and Breakfast
10 Lincoln Way West, New Oxford
717-624-9066 or 888-546-1520
www.barkerhouse.com
Higinbotham’s Bed and Breakfast
Higinbotham’s Bed and Breakfast in New Oxford not only offers
stylish accommodations in one of the town’s oldest buildings, but
it also serves as a tea room.
“We’re a great place to stay if you want privacy and don’t want
to mix with a lot of other people,” says Jim Higinbotham, who runs
the inn with his wife Mary Jo.
Mary Jo is a nationally recognized interior designer; she
and Jim spent three years renovating the house. The federal-
style building was built in 1823 by John Hersh and has had 19
owners since that time. Besides being a private home, it has
been a bookstore and apartment building over the years.
Due to the hard work of the Higinbothams, the house won the
2009 Historic Gettysburg Historical Preservation Award.
The two guest rooms each have a private bath, central air
conditioning, working fireplaces and an in-room refrigerator.
Besides eating delicious breakfasts in the morning, guests
can return in the afternoon to enjoy five-course teas in the
sunroom, library or by the fireplace. It’s a unique way to bridge
your hearty breakfast at the inn and a dinner at one of the
restaurants in the area.
Higinbotham’s Bed and Breakfast
102 Lincoln Way West, New Oxford
717-624-1866
www.higinbothams.com
Keystone Inn
This year is a year of big anniversaries for the Keystone Inn in
Gettysburg. It is the 25th
anniversary of the inn’s service as a bed
and breakfast, the house’s 100th
anniversary since it was built,
and it’s all happening during the 150th
anniversary of the Battle
of Gettysburg.
The three-story colonial revival house on Hanover Street was
actually built during the town’s celebration of the 50th
anniversary
of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1913. The Reaser family members
were the house’s original occupants; the house was turned into
apartments in 1938 and a bed and breakfast in 1988.
The Keystone Inn has six rooms and two suites. Each room
has its own air conditioning and most of the rooms have king-
size beds. Refrigerators and microwave ovens are also included
in many of the rooms.
Keystone Inn
231 Hanover St., Gettysburg
717-337-3888
www.keystoneinnbb.com
The Gaslight Inn
The Gaslight Inn is located in a three-story brick home, built
in 1872 in Gettysburg. Each of the nine guest rooms has a
private bath and most of them have fireplaces, too. Some of the
rooms even have covered decks or whirlpool tubs.
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The Gaslight Inn calls itself an “In-Town Oasis,” and with its
location on Middle Street just a block from Baltimore Street, it is
certainly in the heart of Gettysburg.
“Our guests like that the only thing they need their car for
once they are here is to tour the battlefield,” says innkeeper
Mike Hanson.
The Gaslight Inn makes an excellent honeymoon spot.
Couples can order romantic extras like chocolate-covered
strawberries, in-room massages, long-stem roses and champagne
to make their honeymoons even more memorable.
Breakfast each morning features delicious entrees like
Eggs Benedict, créme brûlée, French toast and baked eggs
in maple egg cups, along with fresh juice and sweet breads.
Hanson uses fresh, local ingredients when available to give you
a true taste of Gettysburg.
“We want to make you feel right at home as soon as you walk in
the door,” Hanson says.
When guests are ready to tour the town, the concierge service
can help them plan out their itineraries and make reservations at
local attractions to make the most of their time in Gettysburg.
The Gaslight Inn
33 E. Middle St., Gettysburg
717-337-9100 or 800-914-5698
www.thegaslightinn.com
Battlefield Bed and Breakfast
The Battlefield Bed and Breakfast is located in a real Civil War-era
farmhouse in Gettysburg. Innkeeper Florence Tarbox works to
make everyone who stays at the bed and breakfast feel welcome
whether they have an interest in history, have a large family or are
traveling with pets.
The farmhouse was built in 1809 on 30 acres behind Big
Round Top. History enthusiasts will enjoy the daily Civil War
discussions with knowledgeable local historians at 8 a.m. each
morning. Guests can learn to fire a Civil War musket, hear
stories of how civilians tried to help the wounded soldiers after
the battle and other topics.
The farmhouse features eight guest rooms. The historic barn
has a guest room that is handicapped accessible, and a honeymoon
cottage can also be found on the property. All of the rooms are
beautifully decorated; some even have Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces.
The Battlefield Bed and Breakfast is also a great location
for weddings. These are held in the barn (seating capacity is
140 people). The bride and groom can then honeymoon in the
Swan Cottage.
Throughout the year, Tarbox also schedules special events
at the Battlefield Bed and Breakfast, such as Civil War balls and a
February dinner with Lincoln.
Battlefield Bed and Breakfast
2264 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg
717-334-8804
www.gettysburgbattlefield.com
www.gettysburgbattlefield.com
James Gettys Hotel
For those who want something more than a standard hotel room
to stay in while visiting Gettysburg or who don’t want to pay the
expensive prices of a boutique hotel or stay in someone else’s
home, they can get the best of both worlds at the James Gettys
Hotel in downtown Gettysburg.
“The plot of land where the hotel is [located] is the first
piece of land sold out of the Getty family,” says hotel manager
Stephanie Lower.
The building has been rebuilt and added to over the years,
and has served as an inn or tavern in many of its incarnations.
The current building was restored in 1996 to give it the look that
existed in the 1920s. Listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, the James Gettys Hotel offers guests 12 suites, each with
their own style and décor. Each suite has a sitting room, bedroom,
kitchenette and private bath.
“We get Christmas cards each year from guests who have
stayed here. How many places do you know of that get Christmas
cards from guests?” Lower asks.
Continental breakfast in the morning includes breads,
muffins and coffee cakes that are baked in-house each
morning and served with seasonal fruits that are served in
the privacy of your suite.
James Gettys Hotel
27 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg
717-337-1334 or 888-900-5275
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Indulge in the freshest homemade
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Learn more at:
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Gettysburg Area
Retail Merchants
We invite you, your family
and friends to shop with us
in historic Gettysburg during
this holiday season.
From quaint boutiques and
attractions to restaurants and
wineries, you’ll find unique treasures
for everyone on your gift list.
405 Boyer Nursery Road, Biglerville, PA 17307
717-677-8558 | www.boyernurseries.com
Send a taste of Adams County
to a loved one...
We ship fresh apple gift boxes!
Choose from one or two-layer boxes
of assorted apples. Or, give a
beautifully arranged gift basket.
Our apple and citrus gift baskets are
trimmed with fresh holly and greens.
Customize your basket with local honey,
preserves, sparkling cider, and more!
Call for details and pricing.
We can deliver large orders.
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Both locations open
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Complimentary Wine Tastings
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Award-Winning Wines for All Palates
Large Rental Facilities
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farm winery
8 Mi. West of Gettysburg
251 Peach Tree Rd.
Orrtanna, PA 17353
10am - 6pm
7 days a week
wine shop at 25 c
Downtown Gettysburg
25 Chambersburg St.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Mon-Sat: 11am - 7pm
Sun: 11am - 6pm
(Check website for seasonal hours)
Experience a Taste of History at
Oldest winery in Adams County
Adams County Winery
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By Jen Esposito | Photography by Noel Kline
They’re heroes of the highest honor, and in September, Gettysburg had the opportunity
to welcome members of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for a special convention.
During their visit to Gettysburg, residents and visitors alike had the opportunity to hear
their harrowing stories of sacrifice and service and meet these incredible individuals
in person—all here on the hallowed ground of Gettysburg.
Congressional Medal of Honor Society
convenes in Gettysburg
