Posts Tagged ‘Gettysburg Frame Shop and Gallery’
The first weekend of the Gettysburg Fringe Festival, at least from my standpoint, was a great success. My book signings went well, and I was able to meet many nice folks and chat about the Crimean War, the Civil War, Lincoln’s personal security, and many other topics. I also saw the Quantico Marine Band, and especially the Dixieland Ensemble. I knew many of the Marine musicians from when they came to our Marine Corps Historical Company program at Harpers Ferry last October. We also managed to grab a few beers together at the Garryowen Irish Pub later Friday night.
Dixieland! What a treat.
One of the most interesting book signings was at the David Wills House on the square in Gettysburg. This is, of course, where Lincoln stayed while he was in town, and figures prominently in my novel, The Gettysburg Conspiracy. It’s almost mystical being surrounded by the floors, stairs, windows, furnishings, and bedroom where Lincoln resided, and is reported to have worked on the final draft of his famous address.
I’m still trying to get a complete handle on the Twitter, Facebook, Facepage thing, but I’m learning more every day, and my new iPhone is now a permanent part of my anatomy. I am even contemplating buying the new iPhone 4G – better battery and camera among other things. I tried this past weekend to use social media to let folks know where I was signing books and try to get them to come down and chat. Believe it or not, it worked. Several of those I spoke to said they saw my facebook or twitter updates and knew where to come to talk history … so we did!
Five Guys - Five Gettysburg Area Artists Exhibiting
John Paul Strain painting, with gallery owner, Paul Selmer, looking on. An amazing artist
Signing books surrounded by wonderful Civil War art at Paul Selmer's Gettysburg Frame Shop and Gallery
Paul's dog watching the counter while Paul is away
Signing at the American History Bookstore. A store filled with historical books. Don't let the outside fool you - they have a large and complete inventory from Regimentals to an in-depth Lincoln selection.
FACE TO FACE WITH WILL HUTCHISON
Will Hutchison returns to the Festival with his
newest novel in the award-winning Ian Carlyle series:
“A brilliant alternate vision of history. The author’s meticulous research stands out in this fast moving, authentically framed novel. The reader is left wondering if it could really have happened in this way.”
- Editor, The Gettysburg Times
You will not want to miss this opportunity to discuss with the author different perspectives and consequences of a plot that threatens Lincoln’s life.
Other times and locations for author appearances:
Friday, June 18
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Gettysburg Frame Shop and Gallery
17 Chambersburg St.
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Friday, June 18
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
American History Store
461 Baltimore St.
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Saturday, June 19
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
American Civil War Museum
297 Steinwehr Ave.
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Saturday, June 19
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
17 On the Square Antique Center
17 Lincoln Square
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Sunday, June 20
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
David Wills House (Historic Lincoln site)
8 Lincoln Square
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Sunday, June 20
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Farnsworth House Restaurant and Book Store
401 Baltimore St.
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Friday, June 25
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
American History Store
461 Baltimore St.
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Saturday, June 26
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
National Park Service Visitor Center
Gettysburg National Military Park
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Saturday, June 26
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
American Civil War Museum
297 Steinwehr Ave.
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Check out www.willhutchison.com for schedule updates and news about Will and his works.
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