Gettysburg Events

The American Civil War Wax Museum complex hosts many educational and entertaining events throughout the year. Various authors, historians, living history groups and musical guests appear at the museum annually. It is our goal to enrich guests' visits through special programming, performances, and a variety of unique presentations.

Special events in recent years include:

A special presentation by Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House.
Book signings by authors such as New York Times bestseller Jeff Shaara.
Live performances by a variety of Civil War era bands such as the Coburn Brass Band in conjunction with the Annual Gettysburg Brass Band Festival.
Guest appearances by nationally recognized artists including Andrew Chernak, Francis Barnum, and Bradley Schmehl during the annual History Meets the Arts.
Live Nativity during the Holiday season in early December.

In addition to these unique events, every weekend from April until November, the American Civil War Wax Museum offers interactive Living History encampments with Civil War era re-enactors. There any many other special programs taking place year round. Don't forget to mark you calendar and join our email list to learn about all our exciting events! Don't just learn about history, be a part of history at the American Civil War Wax Museum Complex!

Please click on any event link to learn get more information about the event.

Meet Lucy Cadwallader
Victorian Hair Jeweler!
Appearance
Saturday, June 29, 2013

Lt. Col. Ralph Peters
Presentation and Book Signing!
Special Appearance
Wednesday, July 03, 2013

Cornets and Cannons Brass Band Performance
Union and Confederate Brass Bands Compete!
Special Program
Friday, July 05, 2013

Meet Sculptor Andrew Chernak!
Historian, Veteran, & Artist
Appearance
Saturday, July 06, 2013

Meet Artist Bradley Schmehl!
Renowned Historical Artist
Appearance
Saturday, July 06, 2013

Meet Artillerist George Funt!
Hand-crafted Civil War Artillery
Appearance
Saturday, July 06, 2013

Meet Lucy Cadwallader
Victorian Hair Jeweler!
Appearance
Saturday, July 06, 2013

Meet Author Jeff Shaara!
Best-Selling Author Appearance!
Appearance
Saturday, June 29, 2013 to Saturday, July 06, 2013

Culp Monument Dedication
Special Program and Monument Dedication
Special Program
Saturday, July 06, 2013

Meet Rebecca Marie Schmehl!
Specializing in Victorian Jewelry
Appearance
Saturday, July 06, 2013

Author & Artist Presentation Tent
Book signings, speakers, art and more!
Special Appearance
Saturday, June 29, 2013 to Sunday, July 07, 2013

Celebrate History Music Festival
Week-long Music Festival
Special Program
Saturday, June 29, 2013 to Sunday, July 07, 2013

150th Gettysburg Anniversary National Civil War Battle Reenactment
Reenactment, sutler village, special programs, and more!
Thursday, July 04, 2013 to Sunday, July 07, 2013

Motorcycle Madness at the Wax Museum
Vendor Village, Music, beer, and more during Gettysburg Bike Week!
Special Program
Thursday, July 11, 2013 to Sunday, July 14, 2013

Meet Artillerist George Funt!
Hand-crafted Civil War Artillery
Appearance
Saturday, November 23, 2013

Meet Lucy Cadwallader
Victorian Hair Jeweler!
Appearance
Saturday, November 23, 2013

Meet Lucy Cadwallader
Victorian Hair Jeweler!
Appearance
Sunday, November 24, 2013

Annual Remembrance Day Parade and Special Events
A Gettysburg Tradition
Town-wide Event
Saturday, November 23, 2013 to Sunday, November 24, 2013

Gettysburg 50th & 75th Anniversary Memorabilia from the David Loose Collection
Special Exhibit
Special Program
Thursday, May 23, 2013 to Sunday, December 01, 2013

Boy Scout Memorabilia from the Andrew Chernak Collection
Special Exhibit!
Special Program
Thursday, May 23, 2013 to Sunday, December 01, 2013

Gettysburg Living History Tours
Presented by American Historic Productions
Interactive Programs
Thursday, October 25, 2012 to Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Civil War 101
Hands-on program
Interactive Programs
Thursday, October 25, 2012 to Tuesday, December 31, 2013