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Mother's Day and Memorial Day in May! |
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The warm spring air has arrived, the apple blossoms are in full bloom, and Gettysburg is full of activity! The streets of Gettysburg are bustling with visitors, school groups, and history buffs! What a great time of year to visit our historic town!
May is known for two special events, Mothers Day and Memorial Day. Whether you are looking for a special gift for mom, or something to give the veteran in your family, the Gettysburg Gift Center has you covered! Our large selection expands beyond Civil War to home decor and accents, collectibles, and much more! Visit us online at www.GettysburgMuseum.com to see what we have to offer!
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Remember Mom on Mother's Day!
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 Make sure you mark your calendar and remember Mom on May 10! Mother's Day is one day out of the year that you can make Mom feel special and say "Thank you" for everything she has done!
The Gettysburg Gift Center is here to help you find the perfect gift for Mom. Our large selection of home decor and home accents has something for even the hard to shop for Moms. If she has all she needs for the home, we also have a large selection of accessories including Victorian jewelry that will suit any Mom! Not to mention our crafts, cross stitch and scrapbooking materials! No matter what you're looking for, we'll help you find the gift Mom wants!
Visit the Gettysburg Gift Center online store at www.GettysburgMuseum.com! If there is something specific you are looking for, and can't find it, please contact our sales team at info@gettysburgmuseum.com or call 717-334-6245. A knowledgeable and courteous sales associate is waiting to assist you! |
Schmehl Print of the Month Special!
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 The Gettysburg
Gift Center is excited to announce a new promotion for 2009 - The Print of the
Month. Each month, May through December, a different Bradley Schmehl print
will be offered at 30% off! The discount applies only to the print of the
month. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!
If you choose to become a Print of the Month Exclusive
Collector, you will receive all 8 prints at 40% off plus FREE
SHIPPING! You will automatically be billed and shipped the first of
each month. The Prints of the Month are as follows:
- May - Jackson & His Disciples
- June - Lee Deliberates Heath's Advance
- July - Devil's Den
- August - Death of Reynolds
- September - Forrest Takes a Hostage
- October - Into the Wheatfield
- November - Collapse of the Peach Orchard
- December - Tigers to the Rescue
available, offer is valid while supplies last.
For more details visit our PROMOTIONS page on our website. This is our newest page where you can find all our special discounts and upcoming sales! If you have any questions, or would like to place an order please call 717-334-6245 or email us at info@gettysburgmuseum.com!
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Remember our Veterans and Active Military on Memorial Day!
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 Gettysburg has a long tradition of honoring military men and women and veterans on Memorial Day. On May 25, the Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission will host its
142nd annual Memorial Day observance. The Gettysburg Memorial Day parade is the
oldest Memorial Day parade in the country!
The annual Memorial Day parade begins at 2:00 p.m. and travels through town to the National Cemetery just off of Baltimore St. Immediately following the parade, the annual memorial service at the Soldier's National Cemetery will begin. The Keynote speaker for the ceremony is William H. Webster, former Director of Central Intelligence, and current Chairman of the Homeland Security Advisory Council. During the service, school children will strew flowers on the graves of Civil War soldiers killed at the Battle of Gettysburg, Civil War era music will be provided, and the program will conclude with a wreath laying ceremony honoring all fallen veterans.
In addition, Gettysburg will hosts patients from Walter Reed Army Medical Center located in Washington D.C. The veterans will arrive in Gettysburg the morning of May 25, and will be given keys to the city by Gettysburg Mayor William Troxell and greeted by William Webster. During their visit to Gettysburg they will be treated to a luncheon and private battlefield tour. They will also participate in the the 142nd Memorial Day and will assist in laying wreaths during the ceremony at the National Cemetery.
The Gettysburg Gift Center is proud to carry the complete line of pewter by veteran, historian and sculptor Andrew Chernak. In honor of Memorial Day, customers who purchase a "Freedom Series" sculpture by Chernak will receive a free American Flag lapel pin. Chernak served during Vietnam, is the  recipient of two purple hearts and in 2006 was Veteran of the Year by the Vietnam veterans association, Vietnow.
For more information about Memorial Day in Gettysburg, please visit the Gettysburg Convention and Visitor's Bureau at www.gettysburg.travel.
If you are interested in placing an order, visit our online store at www.GettysburgMuseum.com, or call 717-334-6245. |
Historic Discount Days at the Gettysburg Gift Center!
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 As we announced last month, we will hold Historic Discount Days throughout 2009. Each month, we will hold special sales in conjunction with a historical event. The sales are for a very limited time, and while supplies last.
We have developed on our website a PROMOTIONS page that will list all our promotions, plus link you to that sale item in our store! All you need to do is make sure you visit our PROMOTIONS page often for up to the minute sales and specials, and mark your calendar! Once the sale begins, you can log on to our website and start racking up the savings! It is an easy way for you to get the best deals we have to offer! No special codes or coupons! It is that simple!
All our promotions are valid during the specified sale dates, and while supplies last. For more information, visit our PROMOTIONS page or email us at info@gettysburgmuseum.com!
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Living History at the American Civil War Museum
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Most weekends March - November the American Civil War Museum hosts Living History encampments. Each weekend, a different group will set up on the front lawn of the museum and present life as a Civil War Soldier. Groups are both Union and Confederate, and portray different aspects of the soldier's life depending on their specific living history group. Visitor's are encouraged to walk around the camp, ask questions, and witness demonstrations. Typically, groups provide demonstrations on weapons and firing, surgical procedures, cooking, drills, and much more! Living history encampments are set up from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday's & Sunday's. Please visit the Living History page on the website for more details and group schedules.
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Mark Your Calendar!
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There are a number of events taking place at the American Civil War Museum and throughout the town of Gettysburg. Make sure you mark your calendar!!
May 9 - The Great Debate between General Grant and Victoria Woodhull, Election of 1872. 1 p.m. on the front lawn of the American Civil War Museum.
May 14- 17 - Semi-Annual Bluegrass Festival. Held at the Granite Hill Camping Resort. For details, visit www.granitehillcampingresort.com
May 16 - Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show. Downtown Gettysburg, 7 a.m.
May 23 - 25 - Memorial Day observance in Gettysburg. Parade & ceremony on Monday, May 25.
June 13 - 34th Annual Antique Car Show. Latimore Valley Fairgrounds 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
June 18 - 12th Annual Brass Band Festival. For more information visit www.gettysburgfestival.org
June 19-21 - Pennsylvania Lavender Festival. Held at the Willow Pond Farm in Fairfield, PA. Just 10 minutes west of Gettysburg. Visit www.willowpondherbs.com for more information!
June 18 - 28 - Gettysburg Festival. A town-wide festival celebrating America's cultural arts. Visit www.gettysburgfestival.org for more information.
July 3 - 5 - Annual Battle of Gettysburg Reenactment. Tickets are available online by visiting our website at www.gettysburgmuseum.com
November 21 - 22 - Annual Remembrance Day observance. Parade Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
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Don't forget to visit us online for new events, products, and promotions! There is always something going on at the Gettysburg Gift Center! www.gettysburgmuseum.com
Thank you!
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Stephanie Lightner
Public Relations
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