To Historic Gettysburg, Pa.


History Lesson

The Gettysburg Address
Delivered by Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863

"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.

But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate- we cannot consecrate- we cannot hallow- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us, the living, rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.

It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion; that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that this government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth."

Annual Events

May

Apple Blossom Festival
An annual event held the first weekend in May at South Mountain Fairground, 10 miles northwest of Gettysburg on Pa Route 234. A brochure of events available after December 1, 1995.

Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
An annual event held at the Granite Hill Campground, 6 miles west of Gettysburg on PA Rout 116. For information and tickets call or write Granite Hill Campground, 3340 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 -- (717) 642-8749

Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show
Held annually in May with over 175 dealers along the downtown streets of Gettysburg from 7 am - 5 pm. Sponsored by Gettysburg Retail Merchants.

Gettysburg Square Dance Round-Up
Held at Gettysburg College, a festival with nationally known callers. For more information call (717) 528-4442.

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies
One of the oldest memorial Day observances in the United States, with a parade at 2 pm, followed by a ceremony in Gettysburg national Cemetery with guest speakers.
June 

Kustom Kemps of America Car Show
Held at Oakside Park in Bigerville, PA. For more information, call (717) 637-5229
New Oxford Outdoor Antique Show
One of the largest and oldest one day antique shows with 135 antique dealers, artists and craftsmen, food and entertainment. Held in new Oxford, PA 10 miles east of Gettysburg on U.S. Route 30
Gettysburg Civil War Heritage Days
Held annually the last weekend in June and first week in July, commemorating the Battle of Gettysburg with living history encampments, band concerts, 4th of July program, Civil War lecture series and battle re-enactments. The annual Fireman's Festival is held during War lecture series and battle reenactments. The annual Fireman's Festival is held during this week (July 1-6). Gettysburg Recreation Park with daily activities including fireworks on Friday of that week.
July 
Gettysburg Civil War Book Fair
Held annually the first weekend in July, over 40 major book dealers selling, new used, out of print and rare books, documents, prints and photographs. For information write GBPA, Box 1863, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Annual Gettysburg Civil War Collectors Show
held annually the first weekend in July during Civil War heritage Days at the Ramada Inn- Gettysburg, 5 miles south on Business Route 15, sponsored by Mason-Dixon Collectors Association. Presents 250 tables of original Civil War accouterments, weapons, documents, books and personal effects.
August

Littlestown Good Old Days
Annually the 3rd Weekend in August. An old-fashioned festival offering a flea market, craft displays, antique display, parable, and hometown cooking in the town park for information call (717) 334-6274.

Gettysburg Fall Bluegrass Festival
Held annually the fourth weekend in August or the weekend prior to the Labor Day weekend, featuring some of the country's best stars of bluegrass music, held at Granite Hill Campground, 6 miles west of Gettysburg on PA Route 116. For information on tickets write or call Granite Hill Campground, 3340 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325 -- (717) 642-8749.
August or September

South Mountain Fair
Held annually just before Labor Day, a traditional country fair held at the South mountain Fairgrounds, 10 miles northwest of Gettysburg on PA Route 234. For more information on activities call (717) 677-8409.
September

East Berlin Colonial Day
held annually the second Saturday in September in East Berlin, 19 miles east of Gettysburg on PA Route 194. A street fair featuring 18th Century crafts and demonstrations. For information call (717) 259-0822.

Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show
Held the 4th Saturday in September with over 175 dealers displaying their wares on the sidewalks in downtown Gettysburg 7 am - 5 pm. Sponsored by Gettysburg Retail Merchants.
Fairfield Pippinfest
held annually the last weekend in September along main Street in Fairfield, PA, 8 miles west of Gettysburg on PA Route 116, features apple products, music, crafts, and antiques in street fair setting (fair weather only). For information call (717) 642-5640.

October

Annual Apple Harvest Festival
Held annually the first two weekends in October at South Mountain Fairgrounds, 10 miles west of Gettysburg on PA Route 234. An old time festival of apple products, live country music, arts and crafts, antique autos, steam engines, orchard tours, and plenty of food. For information & brochure call the Gettysburg CVB.
November

International Gift Festival
Held annually at the Fairfield Mennonite Church, Fairfield, PA, 8 miles west of Gettysburg on PA Route 116, featuring handcrafts from over 30 countries. For times call or write The Gettysburg CVB.

Anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
An annual observance with brief memorial services in the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Sponsored by Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania.

Remembrance Day
An annual event held in conjunction with the Lincoln Observance, with a parade of Civil War troops to the Albert Woolson Monument for a wreath laying ceremony, sponsored by the Sons of Union Veterans.
December

Gettysburg Yuletide Festival
Held annually the 1st and 2nd weekends in December. Highlights include tours of decorated historic homes, live nativity scene, caroling and handbell choirs, holiday dessert tasting and candlelight walking tour. A detailed brochure available after November 1st. For information call The Gettysburg Travel Council, 334-6274.

Civil War Links

Computerized database containing facts about 
servicemen who served during the Civil War

Civil War Mailing Lists

Gettysburg Discussion Group

Civil War Midi Page -Songs and lyrics of the Civil War.

American Civil War Homepage

Civil War Resources on the Internet

The Civil War Archive

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