Annual Picnic Photo Gallery

Lynn, Ken and Jackie welcome guests at the registration table.

Ernie, Vanessa and Andrew set up and test the audio equipment.

More guests check in at the registration table.

Guests listen to some Eisenhower history before entering the Eisenhower Home.

More guests tour the home.

Guests practice their putting skills.

Putting competition begins in earnest.

Three guests got holes in one at the putting contest. A putt-off was held. Steve and Kathy gave him a run for the money, but Buzz, pictured on the right, was the winner.

Ranger John Tuskan presented the program “Eisenhower Adventures in the City of Light.”‘

The catering staff from the Ragged Edge Coffee Shop prepared our delicious meal.

Everyone gathered for dinner.

Andrew staffed the wine bar.

Board Chairman Walt Jones welcomed everyone to the picnic while Executive Director Carol Hegeman looked on.

Walt presented Carol with flowers for her excellent work organizing the D-Day + 80 symposium.

In keeping with our theme of Ike and Mamie in Paris, Vanessa Rice played music from those time periods during dinner.

Site Manager Jana Friesen McCabe served as our host.

Guests met new people as they worked on the trivia questions with their tablemates.

Intern Denver shows off the I Like Ike cookies that each guest received.

I Like Ike cookies were a hit. They both looked and tasted great!

Linda and Duane Williams, third and fourth from left, sponsored the wine for our guests.

Vice President Ruthmary McIlhenny thanks picnic and door prize sponsors,. She also introduced Eisenhower and Gettysburg Superintendent Kristina Heister, Site Manager Jana McCabe. and the Eisenhower Site interns. Then Carol provided Triavia answers and awards.

Buzz received his putting contest award from Trustee David Jones.

Vocalist Ernie Kranias and pianist Vanessa Rice presented songs about Paris and some of Ike’s favorites.

Guests relax and enjoy the after dinner entertainment.

The view to the West was lovely and a nice way to end our evening at the Eisenhower farm.

Lynn, Ken and Jackie staff the registration table.

Ranger Josh shares some Eisenhower history before picnic guests tour the Eisenhower Home.

After an introduction, its time to enter the Eisenhower Home.

The Garage was open to view the Eisenhowers’ vehicles.

Entertainer John Tschop does a sound check during set up.

Larry and Andrew tend the bar. Bill gets a glass of wine.

Paul and Erma enjoy the guest house rockers.

Guests practice for the putting contest.

Ranger Quincy takes a photo of Beverly and Greg in their Panama best.

Ranger John presents a program for Society guests entitled “A Pregnant Tour of Duty: Ike and Mamie in Panama, 1922-1924.”

The Ragged Edge Coffee House staff prepares the catered meal.

Guests have an animated conversation!

Steve mugs for the camera!

We had a tent full of guests as the picnic was a sell out!

Vice Chairman Walt Jones welcomes everyone to the picnic as Carol gets ready to call guests to the catering tent. John Tschop prepared to play dinner music,

Interns Sam and Mary were guests of Society trustees.

Executive Director Carol Hegeman runs the Trivia Contest while guests check their answers.

President John Burt presents the putting contest award to Doug, who was the only person to sink his putt.

John and Carol give out door prizes, thanks to our many generous sponsors.

Baritone Wayne Hill accompanied by Jonathan Noel sings some of the Eisenhowers’ favorite songs from the early 1920s and before. The Eisenhowers quarters were always referred to as Club Eisenhower as after pot luck dinners, they would gather around the piano with their friends and sing favorite songs. Wayne sang some of their favorites.

Guests register for the picnic.

Our sponsors make the picnic possible!

Ken and Jackie work the registration table while Bruce checks in.

Picnic guests enjoy the guest house rocking chairs.

Guests enter the Eisenhower Home for a tour.

Guests practice on the putting green prior to the putting contest.

Ranger Dennis talks with picnic attendees prior to their house tour.

The friendly Ragged Edge catering staff served our meals. New this year, Jake made chicken in Ike’s barbecue sauce.

More guests arrive.

Dave serves Mike a glass of wine while Heather and David look on.

Betty, Dale and Sally smile for the camera.

The view to the West was a little overcast, but it cleared up nicely after dinner.

A nice crowd joined Dennis for the talk: “The 70th Anniversary of Ike’s Secret Trip to Korea.”

As tours end, tables begin to fill.

Annette and Jackie, two of the three interns supported by the Eisenhower Society.

Site Manager Jana points out a barn feature to Shane, Steve, Jill, Lisa and John.

Guests enjoy conversation.

Vice Chair Walt Jones welcomes guests.

Carol explains the Trivia game and calls tables to the catering tent.

Mamie’s Deep Dish Apple Pie is dessert.

The Buzz Jones Quartet provided 1950s music from the Bossa Nova Revolution to early Rock and Roll to Cool Jazz.

President John Burt thanks our sponsors.

Executive Director Carol Hegeman gives the Trivia answers.

Drew, Priscilla, General Lessey, and Craig enjoy the Trivia contest.

John presents Ethan with the putting contest award.

John and Carol call door prize numbers.

As the skies cleared, we were treated to a lovely sunset at the farm.

Our guests in 1950s attire posed for photos.

Dave and Carol welcome guests at the registration table.

A membership table display was set up.

Check-ins went smoothly.

Picnic guests toured the Eisenhower Home.

President John Burt tests the green for the putting contest.

Steve takes a practice putt.

Members gather under the picnic tent.

Priscilla, Craig and Julien pose for the camera.

The wine bar was a popular place to visit.

The putting contest is underway.

Friendly conversation under the tent.

More friendly conversation.

The Ragged Edge Coffee House staff gets ready to serve our dinner.

Threatening clouds gather to the West.

The Gettysburg Times reporter interviews Michael.

Fred, Pam and Walt smile for the camera.

Picnic foods were served to attendees following Covid-19 protocols.

The rain began while Mamie’s Chocolate Cake was served for dessert.

President John Burt thanks our picnic sponsors and hosts.

Carol shares the answers to our “All Things Western” trivia game.

Steve receives the putting contest award.

Tom Fontana, the Singing Cowboy, performs.

Ken and Jackie Staff the Guest Registration Table.

A Slight Breeze Cooled the Registration Area.

Sally Talks with a Ranger prior to the Eisenhower Home Tour.

A Jeep Provides Some Ambiance for Our World War II Themed Picnic.

Thanks to Frank and Loni for Bringing Their Jeep.

The Putting Contest Drew a Crowd Even in the Heat.

Adrienne Putts on Ike’s Putting Green during the Contest.

Buzz Putts Too.

Craig, Priscilla and General Lessey talk with Paul and Carol as Bill looks on.

Larry Tends the Wine Bar.

Guests Chat Under the Tent.

General Lessey Talks with a Friend.

Ranger Dennis Presents a Talk about Gettysburg in World War II.

Larry is Popular as Wine Server.

Friends Enjoy Good Conversation.

Jake Grills the Angus Beef Sliders.

Everyone Enjoyed Yummy Potato Salad, Angus Sliders and Mamie’s Apple Pie.

Dancing to the Buzz Jones Quartet

Jackie and Carol Thank Sponsors and Give Awards.

David Gives Buzz the Putting Contest Award.

The Buzz Jones Quartet Entertains after Dinner with 1940s Tunes.

President Jackie White registers guests

Secretary Ken Weiler gives out tickets for tours, door prizes and wine

David, Steve and Theresa smile for the camera

Tom and Larry talk with Carol

Guests came prepared for the weather

Site Manager Ahna Wilson talks with Ragged Edge catering staff

Eisenhower Home tours began on the guest house porch

Tents kept everyone reasonably dry

Guests enter the Eisenhower Home for a tour

Guests chatted among themselves

Everyone enjoyed wine courtesy of Duane and Linda

Officers John Burt, Ken Weiler and Jackie White at the registration table

Guests tell stories to friends

Camp Colt talk by intern James Goodman

The tent fills up

Working on Trivia Contest questions

West Point Alumni Glee Club prepares to sing National Anthem

Jackie and Carol thank sponsors and give trivia answers

The Glee Club sings patriotic songs

Vice President Tony Ten-Barge and picnic guests pose with Acting Superintendent Bill Justice

The West Point Alumni Glee Club serenades picnic guests after dinner

The West Point Alumni Glee Club salutes as the flag is folded

The putting contest on Ike’s green is always challenging

Putting contest winner receives a flag that was flown at the farm

Posing for the camera

Perfect weather and setting for the 2017 Eisenhower Society picnic

Jacqueline White and Christina Charney greet 2017 picnic guests at the registration table

Ike’s favorite Angus burgers were served

Guests gather to watch the lowering of the United States flag

Eisenhower NHS Site Manager Ahna Wilson talks with guests at the Society picnic

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President Jackie White poses with Eisenhower Society scholarship awardees.

Eisenhower NHS Site Manager Ahna Wilson talks with guests at the Society picnic

Guests gather to watch the lowering of the United States flag

Ike’s favorite Angus burgers were served

Jacqueline White and Christina Charney greet 2017 picnic guests at the registration table

Perfect weather and setting for the 2017 Eisenhower Society picnic

Posing for the camera

Putting contest winner receives a flag that was flown at the farm

The putting contest on Ike’s green is always challenging

The West Point Alumni Glee Club salutes as the flag is folded

The West Point Alumni Glee Club serenades picnic guests after dinner

Vice President Tony Ten-Barge and picnic guests pose with Acting Superintendent Bill Justice