A Visit with Abraham Lincoln

A Visit with Abraham Lincoln

April 17, 2010 at 6:30pm

The life of our 16th president comes alive as one of Gettysburg's most recognized residents, nationally-renowned Lincoln actor and Lincoln historian, James A. Getty, takes the stage in the award winning, one man performance of "A Visit With Mr. Lincoln."
Getty brings Lincoln to life: audiences see and hear the President recount his homespun stories of youth, his recollections of his personal and political life, and his special anguish for Gettysburg.

Prices are: $25/person, $45/couple, $20 for students w/ ID. Event starts at 6:30pm.

The menu for this event includes: Roast Beef, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Salad, Red Skinned Potatoes, Vegetable, Cake, Coffee/Tea.

Catering by Carson's Premier Catering in Scottdale, PA

For more information, or to purchase tickets call (724) 887-7910 or email us at: info@westovertonvillage.org.

Show Reviews
"Audiences love it! Abe would have been pleased" - Chicago Tribune

"Hundreds of people have called to praise the show...You are a powerful talent, a real professional, and a prince to work with." - K. Berry, Producer at The National Theatre in Washington, DC.

Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip

Need a cure for your cabin fever, join us on a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on March 6, 2010. The bus will be leaving the village at 5am sharp and will reach the Convention Center in Philadelphia at approximately 10am or there abouts. Spend the day viewing the show or venture out into the city. The bus will depart Philadelphia at 8pm.

Cost for the trip is $90.00 for non-members and $80.00 for museum members. This includes admission to the show. This is one flower show not to be missed, best this side of the Atlantic! Ten acres of all things SPRING!!!!!! For more information about the show, please visit www.theflowershow.com.

Check out Uncle Martins Company Store Online!

Christmas is just around the corner. As you begin your Christmas shopping check out Uncle Martins Company Store online (http://www.shop.westovertonvillage.org)! We have many gifts that are sure to meet your every need. Check back often as we will be adding additional items this week and we will be having specials as the holidays approach.

New York City Bus Trip

West Overton Museums is sponsoring a one-day self-guided tour of New York City on October 11. If your interested in attending or need additional information, please visit our website at http://www.westovertonvillage.org/ for the registration form and payment information or email your questions to info@westovertonvillage.org.

World War II Reenactment Weekend

What an awesome weekend! The Operation Market-Garden weekend was a huge success for West Overton. All the reenactors had a great time and are looking forward to next year.

The weekend started with a Memorial Dinner featuring Lt. Col. William Russell (Retired - USAR) as our guest speaker. Lt. Col Russell was stationed in the Pentagon during the terrorists attacks of September 11, 2001. Lt. Col. Russell spoke about the importance of understanding our history as a nation and the importance of keeping history in mind when decisions are made about our nation.

It was a great weekend and the staff did a great job planning and coordinating the event. This weekend is just another example of the many great things to come at West Overton.

Below are two pictures from the weekend. The first is Lt. Col. Russell speaking and the second is one from the reenactment event.

Have a great evening!

World War II Reenactment

Registration forms are now available for the Operation Market-Garden Reenactment to be held September 18-20. The forms, along with additional information, can be found at http://www.westovertonvillage.org/operationmarketgarden.html.

We are looking forward to seeing on September 18!

Book Signing Well Attended

We would like to thank all the guests who came out to greet author Paul Estronza LaViolette this afternoon at Uncle Martins Company Store. It was a privilege to hear such a fine author talk about what inspires him to write about the things he does.

We would also like to give a special thanks to Paul for taking time out of his busy schedule to spend an afternoon with us at West Overton; we are most appreciative.

Please continue to check the website for upcoming events including additional book signings as more are being planned.

Have a great day!