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:  Our first reception was held at the Grand Army of the Republic Hall (GAR) to chat with fellow members, learn about some Eisenhower Society programs, hear a brief talk “Major Eisenhower’s Neighborhood” and enjoy light refreshments.

Annual Picnic: Join us for the Eisenhower Society picnic at Eisenhower National Historic Site.
Putting contest, ranger programs, trivia contest, exhibits, after dinner entertainment and picnic foods made from Eisenhower’s recipes. 4:30-8 p.m.

World War II Weekend:  World War II living historians will encamp at the Eisenhower National Historic Site. Demonstrations of military tactics, medicine, communications and more. Tanks, trucks and Jeeps on display.  Learn about the home front. Talks on World War II by authors and educators. Visit us at the Eisenhower Society display at the event. For more details, visit the the Eisenhower National Historic Site website. 

Eisenhower Birthday Commemoration: 12:00 noon. Annual Dwight D. Eisenhower Society commemoration and wreath laying at the Eisenhower Statue, 300 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg College. Weath laying event is free.  Please register for 1:00 p.m. Buffet Luncheon at the Dobbin House Restaurant, 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg. ($35/person). Luncheon speaker:  Dr. Michael J. Birkner, Professor of History at Gettysburg College.”

An Eisenhower Christmas: The Eisenhower Home will be decorated for Christmas.  See PHOTOS here from previous years.