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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Gettysburg! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Gettysburg honor its heroes at Lincoln Cemetery this Memorial Day?
- See how Dobbin House is transforming its grounds for 250th anniversary
- Want to master cookie decorating at a sweet Gettysburg summer workshop?
Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 55.
- Thursday: Rather cloudy and cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lincoln Cemetery to host annual Memorial Day program May 24 (gettysburgconnection.org) — Lincoln Cemetery in Gettysburg will host its longstanding Memorial Day program on Sunday, May 24, at 3 p.m., with parking at Gettysburg Recreation Park and PNC Bank. Residents can hear keynote speaker Kevin M. Hymel, enjoy music and ceremonial honors, and join neighbors in remembering local service members and preserving community history. 
• Dobbin House prepares for 250th anniversary with historic property project (gettysburgconnection.org) — Work is underway along Steinwehr Avenue to reshape the grounds around Gettysburg’s Dobbin House Tavern for its 250th anniversary in 2026, including a new public park. Crews have moved a neighboring house, plan to reuse original foundation stones, and are preparing for an August 26, 2026 reenactment marking the historic home’s consecration.
• Ice Cream Themed Cookie Decorating Workshop (communitymedia.net) — A hands-on cookie decorating workshop is coming to The Barn Resort in Gettysburg on June 28, offering residents a fun, instructional afternoon with Beehive Cookie Company. Participants will learn decorating basics, design five ice cream-themed cookies, and enjoy a free mini cup of ice cream, with specialty drinks available for purchase.
📸 Around Gettysburg
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Upcoming Events in
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6th-12th Choral Concert
Gettysburg Area HS Gettysburg Area High School, 1130 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg\
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4th/5th Orchestra/Band Concert
Gettysburg Area MS Gettysburg Area Middle School, 37 Lefever Street, Gettysburg, P
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Eisenhower Home Tour
Eisenhower National Park, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg
10:00 am
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
Monday May 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Preschool Pals →
Carroll Valley Library, 5685 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield
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Tuesday Tales Storytime →
New Oxford Area Historical Society, 122 N Peters St, New Oxford
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Preschool Story Time →
Littlestown Library, 232 N Queen St, Littlestown
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Littlestown Adult Book Club →
Littlestown Library, 232 N Queen St, Littlestown
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Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts →
New Oxford Senior High School, 130 Berlin Rd, New Oxford
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School Board Meeting
Upper Adams SD Arendtsville, PA 17303
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6th-12th Choral Concert
Gettysburg Area HS Gettysburg Area High School, 1130 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg\
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Toddler Story Time →
Littlestown Library, 232 N Queen St, Littlestown
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Adult Book Club →
Carroll Valley Library, 5685 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield
2:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
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💬 Chatter
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- Has anyone seen my cat?
He got out late this afternoon/early evening and I’ve looked everywhere. (Nextdoor Bonneauville Borough) - Has anyone seen this cat?
She’s my indoor/outdoor cat. Today is the first day since September that she didn’t show up and I randomly found a baby kitten that could possibly be… (Nextdoor Bonneauville Borough)
- Gettysburg College posted a job opening for Part Time Housekeeper in Gettysburg. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Gettysburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gettysburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Biglerville
- 10 local teams advance in District 3 softball tournament (yorkdispatch.com)
Littlestown
- 17 local teams will compete in District 3 softball tournament (echo-pilot.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because its horns doesn't work! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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