Gettysburg Events

The American Civil War Museum complex hosts many educational and entertaining events throughout the year. Various authors, historians, living history groups and musical guests appear at the museum annually. It is our goal to enrich guests' visits through special programming, performances, and a variety of unique presentations.

Special events in recent years include:

A special presentation by Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House.
Book signings by authors such as New York Times bestseller Jeff Shaara.
Live performances by a variety of Civil War era bands such as the Coburn Brass Band in conjunction with the Annual Gettysburg Brass Band Festival.
Guest appearances by nationally recognized artists including Andrew Chernak, Francis Barnum, and Bradley Schmehl during the annual History Meets the Arts.
Live Nativity during the Holiday season in early December.

In addition to these unique events, every weekend from April until November, the American Civil War Museum offers interactive Living History encampments with Civil War era re-enactors. There any many other special programs taking place year round. Don't forget to mark you calendar and join our email list to learn about all our exciting events! Don't just learn about history, be a part of history at the American Civil War Museum Complex!

Please click on any event link to learn get more information about the event.

ALBG Fall 2010 Seminar: "From the Jaws of Victory?" Command and Control in the Army of Northern Virginia
Battlefield Guides
Friday, September 10, 2010 to Sunday, September 12, 2010

Gettysburg Remembers our First Responders - Eisenhower Hotel Package.
Weekend of September 10th - 12th 2010
Town-wide Event
Friday, September 10, 2010 to Sunday, September 12, 2010

Special Night at the Museum Workshop
Paranormal Investigation Program by The International Museum of Spiritual Investigations
Special Program
Saturday, October 16, 2010

Night at the Museum of Wax
Paranormal Investigation Program by The International Museum of Spiritual Investigations
Special Program
Friday, September 03, 2010 to Friday, October 22, 2010

Gettysburg Remembers our Military and their Families - Eisenhower Hotel Package
Thursday - Sunday, November 11th - 14th 2010
Town-wide Event
Thursday, November 11, 2010 to Sunday, November 14, 2010

Annual Remembrance Day Parade
A Gettysburg Tradition
Town-wide Event
Saturday, November 20, 2010

Remembrance Day Church Service by Chaplain Rene Kinard
Non-denominational service
Appearance
Sunday, November 21, 2010