The origins of Gettysburg ghost storytelling...
401 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 - 717-334-8838
HISTORIC
FARNSWORTH
HOUSE
In 19th century
America, mourning the dead was a daily
part of life. Both family customs and etiquette rules of
the time dictated how one would mourn. Even the dinner following
the funeral was part of the ritual. The Pennsylvania Dutch themed dinner
will include choice of our famous game pie or fresh open fire charbroiled Half Chicken with soup, salad, and dessert. A period dressed actor will host the evening and perform civil war era songs intermittently mixed with period superstitions and rituals of mourning. One of these songs, THE VACANT CHAIR, was written to honor a fallen soldier, creating a vacant chair at the dinner table. Following the dinner, the audience will descend the stairs into the cellar of the Farnsworth House for dramatically portrayed ghost stories.
Call 717-334-8838 for reservations.
Tickets can also be purchased in advance at the bookstore adjacent to the Farnsworth House.
There is complimentary parking in the rear of the building.
Check in at the bookstore to be seated.
$44.95plus tax per person/Saturday evenings 7-9pm
$19.95 plus tax per child 10 and under
America, mourning the dead was a daily
part of life. Both family customs and etiquette rules of
the time dictated how one would mourn. Even the dinner following
the funeral was part of the ritual. The Pennsylvania Dutch themed dinner
will include choice of our famous game pie or fresh open fire charbroiled Half Chicken with soup, salad, and dessert. A period dressed actor will host the evening and perform civil war era songs intermittently mixed with period superstitions and rituals of mourning. One of these songs, THE VACANT CHAIR, was written to honor a fallen soldier, creating a vacant chair at the dinner table. Following the dinner, the audience will descend the stairs into the cellar of the Farnsworth House for dramatically portrayed ghost stories.
Call 717-334-8838 for reservations.
Tickets can also be purchased in advance at the bookstore adjacent to the Farnsworth House.
There is complimentary parking in the rear of the building.
Check in at the bookstore to be seated.
$44.95plus tax per person/Saturday evenings 7-9pm
$19.95 plus tax per child 10 and under
-B&B Dinner Theatre Package through March 17-
Includes 2 tickets, one night stay in our B&Bwith Breakfast: $169.95 / or $235 for Jacuzzi Room
Call 717-334-8838 for reservations.
Saturday evenings only January 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 & March 3, 10 & 17