The Gaslight Inn Bed and Breakfast
The Gaslight Inn, a Gettysburg bed and breakfast,
provides uncommon attention to details - arranging a private tour guide, helping you select a restaurant for dinner making certain your
wine is chilled or making arrangements for a carriage ride through the Battlefield. An in-town oasis, The Gaslight Inn is conveniently
located just one block from Lincoln Square, the center of Gettysburg,
PA and one block from Confederate Ave., the Culps Hill area of the
Battlefield.
Each of the guestrooms
in this 1872, three-story brick bed and breakfast in Gettysburg, PA offers a private bath, and most have fireplaces. Enjoy a cool drink on the patio or porch while sharing stories about your visit with other guests. Each afternoon freshly made cookies can be found on the refreshment bar as well as wine with cheese and crackers.
If history compels you,
Gettysburg's quaint center, with gift shops, eateries, and historic landmarks is within easy walking distance. Antiquing, skiing, golf, and a myriad of other activities are just minutes from The Gaslight Inn.
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Gettysburg in Bloom: 1st Annual Inns of Gettysburg Area Garden Tour
A Gettysburg Fringe Festival Event
Spend an afternoon exploring ten lush gardens throughout the Gettysburg area. Each garden has its own rich appeal - no two places look quite the same. There are flower-filled gardens, formal and informal, large and small, all bursting into riots of color and overloading the senses with fragrant smells and sights.
June 10th 1-5 p.m. is the date and time. Make
reservations now and look forward to discovering the beauty of the
Gettysburg area: it makes residents never want to leave, and it leaves
visitors wishing they didn’t have to. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by phoning 717-337-3423.
Proceeds benefit: Adams County Land Conservancy
Gettysburg in Bloom Participants:
- James Getty Hotel, 27 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 / (717) 337-1334 or 1-888-900-5275
- Brafferton Inn, 44 York Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 / (717) 337-3423
- The Lightner Farmhouse B&B, 2350 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325 / (717) 337-9508
- The Gaslight Inn, 33 East Middle Street,Gettysburg, PA 17325 / (717) 337-9100
- Brickhouse Inn, 452 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 / (800) 864-3464
- Shriver House Museum, 309 Baltimore Street,Gettysburg, PA 17325 / (717) 337-2800
- Middlekauff Manor, 530 Florhs Church Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353
- The Fairfield Inn, West Main Street, PA Route 116, Fairfield, PA 17320
- Beech Springs Farm, 784 Mount Carmel Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353
- Hickory Bridge Farm, 96 Hickory Bridge Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353
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SPARKLING AFTERNOON TEA WITH GENERAL & MRS. ULYSSES S. GRANT
- May 26th, 3:30-5 p.m. in the parlors at The
Gaslight Inn. Cost is $20/person, reservations and deposit are
required. Children 15 and older are welcome. Please call the Inn to
make your reservation @ 800-914-5698 or 717-337-9100. This event is
open to the public and our guests. Reservations are limited.
Sparkling Afternoon Tea Menu
A selection of finger sandwiches, sweet
and savory pastries, scones with preserves and clotted cream, selection
of teas and, compliments of the Inn, a glass of sparkling wine or
sparkling cider.
New For Our Guests at the Inn for 2012
Midweek Activities - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday beginning Tuesday, May 15th
Return to the Inn after a busy day on the Battlefields and in the museums for a refreshing snack and cup of tea, coffee or wine and crackers/cheese and enjoy a visit with
- Stuart Dempsey, Licensed Battlefield Guide will talk on Civil War related subjects such as tactics and other factors such as how the war's often localized recruiting practices impacted performance in battle, etc. (Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m.)
- On Wednesdays, Mick Chambers, a Pvt. in the 69th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, will join us to provide insight into the rank and file of the army. Mick will talk about his motivation for joining the army and what living conditions were like - especially while on campaign. He will also provide demonstrations of his equipment and firearms. Mick is portrayed by Mike Chambers, an avid re-enactor since 1993. While he portrays a private, Mike currently holds the position of staff Lieutenant Colonel. (Wednesdays 4-5 p.m.)
- General & Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant will share with us their life from courtship and marriage to the end of the Civil War, the Presidency and more (Thursdays 4-5 p.m.)
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149th Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Re-enactment
July 5-8, 2012 - Redding Farm, North of Gettysburg
Volley - Pickett's Charge
Photograph by ronald phillip photography battlefield imagery
Please call the Inn OR reserve your selection online by clicking "Reserve Now" at the top of this page to make your reservation
for the Re-Enactment. We have a 4
night requirement for this important event. Please also check the
Gettysburg Re-enactment website at www.gettysburgreenactment.com to view schedule of events. To
make your reservations at the Inn, please call 800-914-5698.
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Oliver is his usual self and Gideon is exhausted. It ain't easy being an innkeeper!
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A Gift Certificate for a visit to Gettysburg, The Perfect Surprise for That Special Couple or Friend. Even if you decide at the last minute, we can e-mail you the gift certificate. Call the Inn for details - 800-914-5698.
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Be sure to view "Inn Policies" under the "Accommodations" heading above. This page has info to help answer many questions but do not hesitate to call if you have other questions.
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Whatever your interests and whatever the season, you can expect the warmest of welcomes, comfortable elegance, and memories that make you smile.
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We hosted our 2nd Sparkling Afternoon Tea and Fashion show with General & Mrs. Ulysses Grant on Saturday, April 21st and it was even better than the first! As you can see below, Mrs. Grant is demonstrating the use of a corset and hoop to one of our more masculine guests! General Grant is sharing the story of their courtship and all that was expected of a young couple in that time period.
Our next Sparkling Afternoon Tea and Fashion show will be May 26th and we are hoping for beautiful weather so we can enjoy the gardens and patio.
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The Gaslight Inn Bed and Breakfast
33 East Middle Street ~ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (PA) 17325
Telephone: 717-337-9100 ~ Toll Free 800-914-5698
Email: info@thegaslightinn.com ~ Website: Historical Gettysburg PA Bed and Breakfast Inn
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