Family Weekend: Schedule
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Friday, October 30
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Musselman Library Children's books and a puzzle table are available in the Browsing Room, main level. |
| 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Family Weekend Registration College Union Building, Lobby |
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Admissions Visits for Prospective Students and their Families *Registration is requested. Prospective students and their families are invited to attend an information session, led by an admissions counselor with a student co-presenter, and/or a student-led campus tour. To learn more or register, visit gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid/visit/campus. All sessions take place at the Admissions Office (Eisenhower House and Fourjay Welcome Center). Information Sessions at 10:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Schmucker Art Gallery Visit Schmucker Art Gallery, located on the first floor of Schmucker Hall, to view two student-curated art exhibits. A Great and Truthful Medium: Photography at Gettysburg and Beyond, Selections from the Ron Perisho Collection at Gettysburg College (Main Space) This exhibition celebrates Gettysburg College’s recent acquisition of nineteenth and early twentieth-century photographs of the battlefield and town of Gettysburg. Included in this collection are the iconic images of the battle’s aftermath by Alexander Gardner, Timothy O’Sullivan, and James Gibson. Also included are less well-known images by photographers such as William H. Tipton, Charles and Isaac Tyson, Samuel Corlies, and Peter S. Weaver. The collection ranges in medium, encompassing albumen silver prints, tintypes, stereographs, and lantern slides. Accompanied by research from Gettysburg College students, this show explores the role of photography in documenting and circulating imagery of the battlefield both during and after the Civil War, and of how technology aids and shapes memory and memorialization. “Uncle Abe”: The Common Image of the Uncommon Man (Project Space) The exhibit explores the popular visual culture associated with Lincoln throughout, and beyond, his life. This show is curated by Devon Szczepkowicz ’26, the 2026 Susan ’77 and Joseph Biernat ’75 Intern. |
| 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Civil War Institute (CWI) Open House Stop by the Civil War Institute Open House 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (233 North Washington St.) and test your Trivia Skills at the Family Weekend Open House. Correct answers will be submitted for a drawing, and the winner will receive a CWI mug that they can pick up at CWI before Thanksgiving Break. |
| 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | 2026 Kolbe Research Fellows Poster Presentation The 2026 Kolbe Research Fellows will share their summer research during a poster presentation. This is a great opportunity to hear about their summer projects, learn more about the Kolbe Research Fellowship experience, support student scholarship, and enjoy refreshments. |
| 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Special Collections and College Archives Exhibits, 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Musselman Library Fraktur-ing the Family: The Printed Art of the Pennsylvania Germans Featuring 11 pieces from the Elizabeth H. Paul, Class of 1964, Collection of PA German Fraktur. Selections on exhibit feature decorative motifs such as birds, hearts, and biblical symbols. Fraktur, a distinctive printed art form developed by Pennsylvania-German communities is known for sharp Gothic lettering and bright colors. Fraktur prints were often used to document important life events like births and baptisms. The exhibit also provides information about the artists, printing methods, and cultural traditions behind the works. Visitors can create their own fraktur certificates using stamps featuring designs from the collection. Fraktur-ing the Family will be on display in the Special Collections Reading Room through May 2027, it was curated by Riley Yorke, Class of 2026, and the 2025-2026 Tricia Smelter Intern.
Miniature Books: Morality, Novelty, Mobility A mini exhibit of the smallest books in our collections, from Mao to micro miniature, all of the books on display are under 5½ inches tall. |
| 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Multigenerational Open House Alumni families and friends are invited to stop by the Norris-Wachob Alumni House (white house next to Glatfelter Hall), sign the guest book, and pick-up a little Gburg swag! |
| 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | The Cross-Disciplinary Science Institute at Gettysburg College (X-SIG) 13th Annual Poster Presentation Students who conducted STEM research on or off campus over the summer will present their findings in posters and be on hand to answer questions. Students and faculty participated in summer research through the X-SIG program, so there is guaranteed to be something of interest for all! The summer research program was funded by gifts from alumni and friends of Gettysburg College. Posters will remain on display the entire weekend. |
| 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Center for Career Engagement (CCE) and Garthwait Leadership Center (GLC) Open House The Center for Career Engagement and the Garthwait Leadership Center will host an open house for students and their families to learn more about the resources and opportunities offered by both offices. |
| 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College Open House Parents and students can visit the Eisenhower Institute to learn more about our programs and events. |
| 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Now Hear This! The Conservatory’s music community gathers for student solo and chamber performances, master classes, and presentations by Conservatory faculty members and guests. Now Hear This! provides an opportunity for all students registered for private applied study to perform. This event is free and open to the public. |
| 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Family Relations Information Table Visit the Family Relations information table to meet members of the Family Weekend Advisory Council, ask questions of current parents, get your Gettysburg College x Mainstreet Gettysburg discount card, learn more about CampusESP, and obtain local visitor information. |
| 3:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Phi Beta Kappa Fall Induction Ceremony 201 Breidenbaugh Hall |
| 3:45 p.m. | Majestic Theater Daily Movies Visit the Majestic Theater to grab some popcorn and watch one of the two daily films screened in our cinemas! Please visit www.gettysburgmajestic.org for movie titles and showtimes. All titles and showtimes are subject to change without notice. |
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Fall Honors Day Attend Fall Honors Day and celebrate the accomplishments of our students and faculty. Everyone is invited to attend this annual ceremony during which awards are presented to students in recognition of their academic, leadership, and athletic achievements; and two awards are presented to faculty. Many of the awards were established more than one hundred years ago in honor of and/or by Gettysburgians whose legacy is celebrated each year on this occasion. Music during the ceremony is performed by Sunderman Conservatory students. This event is free and open to the public. |
| 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Family Weekend Happy Hour Join the Office of Student Activities and Greek Life in the Attic, located in the West Building, for our annual Family Weekend Happy Hour! Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be provided and live music will accompany the event. |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Phi Delta Theta Haunted Mansion* Haunted House themed philanthropy event held by the brothers of Phi Delta Theta, Pennsylvania Beta to benefit the Adams County Child & Youth Services. The event is celebrating its 20th anniversary. *Buy tickets online at https://cglink.me/2fU/r2279309. |
| 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | President’s Welcome Reception with the Parents Leadership Council* The Parents Leadership Council (PLC) is the leadership-giving society for current parents at Gettysburg College. The PLC brings together Gettysburg College parents who provide philanthropic support of college programs for the benefit of our students. The group experiences a unique connection and relationship with the College and other PLC parents. *By invitation only. To learn more about the PLC, email Kathleen Regentin at kregenti@gettysburg.edu. |
| 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Gettysburg College Ghost Tour* Offered by Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tours. *Pre-registration required. |
| 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. | Movie Night: Spider-Man Brand New Day Join us for a Friday night screening of the newly released Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Popcorn and movie theatre candies will be provided to all attendees! If possible, we encourage attendees to bring a blanket or come in their cozy outfits! |
Saturday, October 31
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Bicycle Ride Start the day with a bicycle ride in bucolic Adams County, which will include stretches on both the Battlefield and quiet country roads in the area. Led by John Regentin P’26, Allison Singley P’23, P’27, and Professor Chris Fee P’23, P’27, we’ll plan to ride 12-15 miles in about 75 minutes, which will allow us to finish in plenty of time to grab a cup of coffee and hear President Iuliano’s Welcome Session at 10 a.m. Bring your bike, helmet, and water bottle. |
| 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Alpha Phi Omega Pancake Breakfast Want some breakfast before the President's Welcome Session? Stop by Alpha Phi Omega's pancake breakfast on your way in to grab some fresh pancakes and other breakfast foods. |
| 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Family Weekend Registration CUB, Lobby |
| 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Family Relations Information Table Visit the Family Relations information table in the CUB Ballroom to ask questions, get your Gettysburg College x Mainstreet Gettysburg discount card, learn more about CampusESP, and obtain local visitor information. |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Family Weekend Welcome Session Join President Iuliano and members of our campus community as they welcome all visitors to Family Weekend, provide a campus update, and offer a Q&A for parents and families. The session also includes coffee and a conversation with two current students, who will share stories of how Gettysburg's unique programs and opportunities have shaped their college experience. |
| 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Musselman Library Children's books and a puzzle table are available in the Browsing Room, main level. |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Schmucker Art Gallery Visit Schmucker Art Gallery, located on the first floor of Schmucker Hall, to view two student-curated art exhibits. A Great and Truthful Medium: Photography at Gettysburg and Beyond, Selections from the Ron Perisho Collection at Gettysburg College (Main Space) This exhibition celebrates Gettysburg College’s recent acquisition of nineteenth and early twentieth-century photographs of the battlefield and town of Gettysburg. Included in this collection are the iconic images of the battle’s aftermath by Alexander Gardner, Timothy O’Sullivan, and James Gibson. Also included are less well-known images by photographers such as William H. Tipton, Charles and Isaac Tyson, Samuel Corlies, and Peter S. Weaver. The collection ranges in medium, encompassing albumen silver prints, tintypes, stereographs, and lantern slides. Accompanied by research from Gettysburg College students, this show explores the role of photography in documenting and circulating imagery of the battlefield both during and after the Civil War, and of how technology aids and shapes memory and memorialization. “Uncle Abe”: The Common Image of the Uncommon Man (Project Space) The exhibit explores the popular visual culture associated with Lincoln throughout, and beyond, his life. This show is curated by Devon Szczepkowicz ’26, the 2026 Susan ’77 and Joseph Biernat ’75 Intern. |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Trunk-or-Treat Tailgate Join faculty, staff, students, and other parents for our first ever Trunk-or-Treat tailgate. Dressing up is encouraged and candy will be distributed to attendees that would like to participate in a small trick-or-treat experience! Reserve your own spot! |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Rogers Center for Innovation & Creativity Tour Come explore the newly renovated and expanded Rogers Center for Innovation & Creativity (RCIC), formerly the Innovation & Creativity Lab (ICL). Tour our new spaces, check out the tools and technology, and see where Gettysburgians create, experiment, collaborate, and bring their ideas to life! Whether you're curious about 3D printing, laser cutting, AI, electronics, textiles, or just want to see what’s new, come take a look! |
| 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Special Collections and College Archives Exhibits, 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Musselman Library Fraktur-ing the Family: The Printed Art of the Pennsylvania Germans Featuring 11 pieces from the Elizabeth H. Paul, Class of 1964, Collection of PA German Fraktur. Selections on exhibit feature decorative motifs such as birds, hearts, and biblical symbols. Fraktur, a distinctive printed art form developed by Pennsylvania-German communities is known for sharp Gothic lettering and bright colors. Fraktur prints were often used to document important life events like births and baptisms. The exhibit also provides information about the artists, printing methods, and cultural traditions behind the works. Visitors can create their own fraktur certificates using stamps featuring designs from the collection. Fraktur-ing the Family will be on display in the Special Collections Reading Room through May 2027, it was curated by Riley Yorke, Class of 2026, and the 2025-2026 Tricia Smelter Intern.
Miniature Books: Morality, Novelty, Mobility A mini exhibit of the smallest books in our collections, from Mao to micro miniature, all of the books on display are under 5½ inches tall. |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Admissions Tour for Prospective Students and their Families *Registration is required; space is limited. Prospective students and their families are invited to attend a student-led campus tour. To learn more or register, go to gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid/visit/campus. Check-in at the Admissions Office (Eisenhower House and Fourjay Welcome Center). Tour at 11 a.m. |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Induction Ceremony Public Policy students who have maintained a GPA of 3.7 or above in the major and a 3.5 GPA or above overall will be inducted into the Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society. |
| 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Family Weekend Lunch* Families receive a lunch ticket for each person who is registered for Family Weekend, which is presented in Servo, and they may choose to dine-in or carry-out with a provided container. *Registration only. |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Family Photos at the “G” Gather your family for a festive photo in front of Gettysburg’s split G statue during the All-Campus Tailgate! A Gettysburg College student photography intern will be on-hand to capture the moment. Photos will be available to download following Family Weekend on the College’s Flickr gallery. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Bullets Marching Band Warm-Up & March through Campus Schmucker Hall, Old Quad |
| 12:45 p.m. | Bullets Marching Band Pregame Show Kickoff may be at 1 p.m., but the festivities begin at 12:45! Enjoy Pregame 2025, full of Gettysburg College’s traditional school music and favorite formations. There will be a BMB Family Reception outside Schmucker Hall following game. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Football vs. Ursinus Musselman Field, Shirk Field |
| 1:00 p.m. | Men's & Women's Swimming vs. Scranton Bullets Pool |
| 1:00 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Ursinus Bream Gym |
| 2:30 p.m. | Schmucker Art Gallery Tour Tour of “Uncle Abe: The Common Image of the Uncommon Man,” led by curator Devon Szczepkowicz ’26, the 2026 Susan ’77 and Joseph Biernat ’75 Intern. The exhibit explores the popular visual culture associated with Lincoln throughout, and beyond, his life. |
| 3:45 p.m. | Majestic Theater Daily Movies Visit the Majestic Theater to grab some popcorn and watch one of the two daily films screened in our cinemas! Please visit www.gettysburgmajestic.org for movie titles and showtimes. All titles and showtimes are subject to change without notice. |
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Gettysburg College Civil War Tour Join John Rudy ’07 on a walking tour of the campus that reveals the College’s Civil War history. This tour was originally developed by John, a history major and Civil War Era Studies minor, as an independent project when he was a Gettysburg College student. |
| 4:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Planetarium Show Please join Hatter Planetarium director Ian Clarke for a tour of the current night sky and the immersive planetarium show "Astronomy of the Civil War Era," produced by faculty and students. Max capacity: 40, food and drink prohibited, no late entry (the doors close when the program begins). |
| 5:00 p.m. | Catholic Family Mass Gettysburg College Catholic Campus Ministry invite all students, families and campus staff to join us for Holy Mass and dinner afterwards. Mass is at 5 p.m. and dinner will be immediately after at 6 p.m. in Rec Space 7. We look forward to greeting you and sharing the many wonderful things happening in Catholic Campus Ministry and the Newman Association. For more information contact: Catholic@Gettysburg.edu. |
| 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass Dinner Gettysburg College Catholic Campus Ministry welcomes all families and students to join for dinner at 6 p.m. For more information contact: Catholic@gettysburg.edu. |
| 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Gettysburg College Ghost Tour* Offered by Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tours. *Pre-registration required. |
| 8:00 p.m. | Fall Choir Concert Featuring each of the four choirs in the choral program: College Choir, Concert Choir, Audeamus, and Camerata. A wide variety of music for the fall season. There’s something for everyone in this concert! Please join us! *Admission free with Gettysburg ID; $5 for adults over 18. |
| 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. | Gettysburg BINGO! Calling all students and families! Join the Office of Student Activities & Greek Life for an evening of Gettysburg Bingo! All prizes will be Gettysburg College themed - from hats and scarves to blankets and mugs - we hope you'll walk away with something orange and blue to comfort you! |
Sunday, November 1
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Gettysburg College Civil War Tour Join John Rudy ’07 on a walking tour of the campus that reveals the College’s Civil War history. This tour was originally developed by John, a history major and Civil War Era Studies minor, as an independent project when he was a Gettysburg College student. |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Sunday Brunch at Waldo’s & Company Stop by a favorite spot for Gettysburg students, Waldo’s, for coffee, brunch, and a relaxed morning before heading out of town! Waldos’ is introducing their new craft boxes as part of the Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree. Guests can buy a kit to support this popular community non-profit and make a project in the shop while hanging out! This event is open to the public. |
| 1:45 p.m. | Majestic Theater Daily Movies Visit the Majestic Theater to grab some popcorn and watch one of the two daily films screened in our cinemas! Please visit www.gettysburgmajestic.org for movie titles and showtimes. All titles and showtimes are subject to change without notice. |
Please note that the Family Weekend schedule is subject to change. Monitor engageGettysburg for the most up-to-date information.