Friday, April 13, 2012

We Are Proud Members of the Gettysburg Wine and Fruit Trail



"The Gettysburg Wine & Fruit Trail, a unique consortium of local family businesses, is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the area, including the South Mountain Fruit Belt and the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains."

Visit vineyards nestled in the mountainside, sip wine and take in the spectacular settings. Drive through sprawling orchards and visit farms offering the best local produce and nurseries boasting beautiful plants,trees and shrubs.  Wrap it all up with a delicious meal at our Inn, followed by a  luxurious stay in one of our deluxe rooms or suites.

Commemoration Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Fairfield Schedule of Events-Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6

"Medal of Honor",
Don Stiver, Artist

Saturday, May 5th

9:30am-5pm: Living History Village open to the Public (Steelman Street)
9am: Meet the Union Generals as they plan the battle (108 West Main Street)
10am-11:30am Special Presentation by Tim Smith (Adams County author and historian) (108 West Main Street)
11am, 12pm,1pm-Civil War Era House Tours$
11am-3:00pm- "Lunch with Mrs. Lee" Quartermaster's Luncheon (Historic Fairfield Inn, 15 West Main Street)$
12Noon- A Taste of History, Wine and Dine-(Historic Fairfield Inn, 15 West Main Street) $
12 Noon: Insight into the Civil War Spy Organizations (108 West Main Street)
1pm: A Moment with General Longstreet (108 West Main Street)
3pm: Meet the Southern Generals and their staff (108 West Main Street)
4pm: Insightful conversations with General and Mrs. Lee (108 West Main Street)

2:00pm REENACTMENT BATTLE:"Conferderates Attempt a Rear Guard Movement" (Landis Farm, N. Miller Street)
7:00pm-9:00pm Bonfire with Music and Songs at the Fairfield Inn with Ken Courtney (Historic Fairfield Inn, 15 West Main Street.)

Sunday, May 6th

8:30am Living History Village-Free and Open to the Public -(Civil War Encampment, Steelman Street)
9:00am-4:00pm Living History Village (108 West Main Street)
9:00am Period Church Service in the Town Hall (108 West Main Street)
10am-Ladies Relief Society Speaks of the Courageous Efforts During the War-(108 West Main Street)

2:00pm REENACTMENT  BATTLE: “The Union Cavalry Protects the Gap” (Landis Farm, N. Miller Street)

3:00pm Meet the Union and Confederate Generals for a Q & A (108 West Main Street)
4:00pm Closing Ceremony, Roll of Honor and Taps at (The Historic Fairfield Inn)
$-Cost


Sponsored by the Town of Fairfield http://www.battleoffairfield.com//