March 23rd to 25th, 2018 – Reenactor Appreciation Weekend – Gettysburg, PA
Reenactors from all periods welcome. Many programs, Merchant Specials, Lodging and Restaurant Discounts. Free admission to several museums for Reenactors in any period dress, as well as TWO EVENING SOCIALS AT THE COMFORT INN SUITES, GENTLEMEN'S RETREAT/MUSKET MAINTENANCE, WORLD-RENOWNED AUTHOR TALK ON BRITISH INVOLVEMENT DURING THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR and A LADIES VICTORIAN TEA. A great weekend to honor our Reenactors and history.
Reenactor Appreciation Weekend 2018 Itinerary of Events
March 23RD, 24th & 25th 2018
DISCOUNT SAVINGS
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
(Please Note: Many establishments do ask that Reenactors be in uniform to receive discounts or have their weekend
Reenactor ID card)
Hotel Accommodations:
BEST WESTERN QUALITY INN COMFORT SUITES
(717) 334-1188 (717) 334-1103 (717) 334-6715
301 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg 380 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg 945 Baltimore Pike , Gettysburg
BOOK BY 3/16 FOR DISCOUNT BOOK BY 3/16 FOR DISCOUNT
**Click on Best Western or Quality Inn above for the Discount
(855) 874-3723
301 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg
Restaurants:
O'RORKE'S EATERY & SPIRITS MAY'S AVENUE RESTAURANT FARNSWORTH HOUSE
44 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg 21 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg 401 Baltimore St, Gettysburg
NEWLY OPENED!
GETTYSBURG EDDIE'S RELIANCE MINE SALOON HUNT'S BATTLEFIELD FRIES & CAFE
217 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg 380 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg 61 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg
GENERAL PICKETT'S BUFFET
571 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Shopping:
REGIMENTAL QUARTERMASTER VICTORIAN PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
49 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg 76 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg
5% off in retail store 10% off pictures
THE JEWELER'S DAUGHTER THE MARYLAND SUTLER
49 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg 250 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg
15% off any jewelry item 10% off items under $50 & 5% off items over $50
THE GETTYSBURG EMPORIUM TILLIE PIERCE HOUSE INN GIFT SHOP
421 Baltimore St, Gettysburg 301 Baltimore St, Gettysburg
15% Discount (does not include consignments) 10% off discount
CIVIL WAR STORE AT STEINWEHR GETTYSBURG GHOST TOURS
41 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg 47 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg
10% off discount 10% off discount
GETTYSBURG DIORAMA & HISTORY CENTER GETTYSBURG HERITAGE CENTER
241 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg 297 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg
Free admittance to Diorama and Spirit of G'burg 10% off retail, free admission to museum
AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE THE BLUE & GRAY GIFT SHOP
53 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg 531 Baltimore St, Gettysburg
10% Discount 10% Discount
Reenactor Appreciation Weekend Schedule of Events:
March 23rd, 24th & 25th 2018
Friday, March 23
6PM – 10PM Registration at:
COMFORT SUITES INN
945 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg, PA 17325
All registered Reenactors please join us at Comfort Suites Inn to receive your reenactor ID card,
schedule of events and the discount listing for participating merchants for the weekend. There will also be an evening social for all participants.
Gettysburg Ghost Tours
Come find out what all the talk is about! All reenactors are invited to a complimentary Ghost Tour.
6PM, 7PM or 8PM
at
GETTYSBURG GHOST TOURS
47 Steinwehr Avenue Gettysburg, PA 17325
Saturday, March 24th
10AM – 3PM Registration at:
REGIMENTAL QUARTERMASTER
49 Steinwehr Ave Gettysburg, PA 17325
All registered Reenactors please join us at Regimental Quartermaster to receive your reenactor ID card,
schedule of events and the discount listing for participating merchants for the weekend
9AM - 10:30AM
Yanks, Rebs, and Tories: How the British Spied, Pried, and Scandalized Their Way into the U.S. Civil War, by Christine Trent
GETTYSBURG HERITAGE CENTER
297 Steinwehr Ave Gettysburg, PA 17325
In 1815, the United States kicked Great Britain out of its borders for the second, and final, time. Or did they? Although officially adopting a position of neutrality in the escalating tensions of 1861, the British government observed America’s internal dissentions with great interest and impatience while it waited to recognize the Confederacy at its earliest opportunity. The U.S. minister to Great Britain, Charles Francis Adams, Sr., was just as impatient to prevent parliament from doing so.
From the Trent Affair to commerce raiders, Great Britain was a constant irritant in an already painful and bloody war. However, it would soon be Great Britain who found herself on the receiving end of pain and punishment. Join Christine Trent, author of the Lady of Ashes historical mystery series, as she spins out the story of British involvement in the U.S. Civil War, a remarkable tale full of skullduggery, sabotage, and covert mischief.
Bio: Christine Trent is the author of the Lady of Ashes historical mystery series, about a Victorian-era undertaker, as well as the author of three other historical novels. The first book in her new Florence Nightingale Mysteries will release on May 8, 2018. Christine’s novels have been translated into Turkish, Polish, and Czech. She writes from her two-story home library, where she lives with her wonderful bookshelf-building husband, six precocious cats, a large doll collection, entirely too many fountain pens, and over 4,000 catalogued books. Learn more about Christine at www.christinetrent.com and follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChristineTrentBooks.
11AM - 12PM
"3d Stereoscopic Images" by Bob Zeller
GETTYSBURG HERITAGE CENTER
297 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325
45 minute discussion on 2D and 3D Stereoscopic Images. A pair of 3D Glasses will be provided at no cost during the discussion.
1 – 3PM
Gentleman's Retreat, Musket Maintenance and other Various Programs
O'RORKES EATERY & SPIRITS
44 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325
While the ladies enjoy their afternoon tea, you are invited to our "Gentlemen's Retreat" at O-Rorkes to enjoy some cocktails (cash bar). a 45-minute hands-on course on musket maintenance (feel free to bring your musket/rifle along), and other various programs planned.
1 - 3PM
Ladies Victorian Tea (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)
COMFORT SUITES
945 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg, PA 17325
$15.00 per person
Join General Meade and Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire as they host a Victorian Tea. Enjoy the discussion, stay for the tea and refreshments! Call 717-338-1864 to reserve your seat today!
3:30 - 5PM
Battlefield Fact or Fiction
O'RORKES EATERY & SPIRITS
44 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Please join Licensed Battlefield Guide Timothy Smith as he discussed facts and fictions of the Gettysburg Battlefield.
3:30 - 5PM
Tussy-Mussy
TILLIE PIERCE HOUSE
301 Baltimore St Gettysburg
On March 24th from 3:30 to 5pm at the historic Tillie Pierce Inn, Cindy Warlick will host a free informational over view on the usage and history of the Tussie Mussie and the language of the flower. Cindy has been working in the Civil War world for over 31 years. She was the long time owner of Heirloom Emporium and now manages the Gettysburg Emporium and the Tillie Pierce Inn.
7 - 10PM
Evening Social
COMFORT SUITES
945 Baltimore Pike Gettysburg, PA 17325
Join us at the Comfort Suites for an Evening Social, live music by The Camptown Shakers. You may come in Period or Casual Attire.
Sunday, March 25th
10AM - 11:30AM
Victorian Sunday Services
GETTYSBURG HERITAGE CENTER
297 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Join Chaplain Rene' Kinard and Rommi for morning services with a Victorian Flair.
Attention All Reenactors!
Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, Mexican War,
American Civil War, Spanish American War,
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and DESERT Storm
Are all welcome to join us for
A Weekend Dedicated to Those Who Keep History Alive
Our Way of Giving Back to the Reenacting Community
ABOUT THE EVENT
The town of Gettysburg likes to show our thanks every year to all the Reenactors that visit and improve our wonderful community. Visit our Schedule of Events page for more details
