Calendar of Events

Eisenhower Society Speaker’s Bureau:  PowerPoint programs on Eisenhower and the Eisenhower Society for service clubs, civic organizations, church groups and others in the area that request a program.

Member Appreciation Reception: Join us at the Gettysburg Fire Hall, 35 N. Stratton Street, Gettysburg from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Meet fellow Society members, enjoy light refreshments and learn about the “General Ike” fire truck. Tour the equipment bay and also the fire museum. Volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions.

At Ease with the Eisenhower Society:   Join us for our At Ease with the Eisenhower Society summer event to be held at the World War II American Experience Museum. Our theme is the 1950s.  Come in your 1950s attire if you want.  Listen to a park ranger talk about an aspect of Eisenhower and the 1950s.  Enjoy a glass of wine and dinner catered by Boneyard Barbecue.  Play trivia and win door prizes too.  A DJ will play 1950s music.  Tickets will go on sale in mid June.

World War II Weekend:  World War II living historians will encamp at the Eisenhower National Historic Site. Tours and demonstrations in the encampment.  World War II vehicles on display.  Family tent with family-friendly, World War II themed activities.  Learn about the home front.   Talks by authors, book signings, and more.  Meet World War II veterans. Visit us at the Eisenhower Society display at the event.  For more details, visit the the Eisenhower National Historic Site website nps.gov/eise.

Eisenhower Birthday Commemoration: 12 Noon: Annual Dwight D. Eisenhower Society commemoration and wreath laying at the Eisenhower Statue, 300 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg College.  Awarding of Eisenhower Memorial Scholarships and ROTC Leadership Award. Free.

1:00 p.m. Buffet Luncheon at the Dobbin House Restaurant, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg. Luncheon speaker to be announced.

Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree Join us at the Giving Spree to learn about the Eisenhower Society, make a donation if you wish, and have an opportunity to earn a percentage match for the Society for your donation.   For information on how to donate, contact Carol Hegeman at 717-398-2349.

An Eisenhower Christmas: The Eisenhower Home will be decorated for Christmas.  Check the Eisenhower National Historic Site website for tour days and times. See PHOTOS here from previous years.