Saving the Dobbin House

Schedule

Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

89 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2811, United States | Gettysburg, PA

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By the 1970s, the Dobbin House stood at the brink of loss—weathered, neglected, and facing possible demolition. In 1976, during the nation’s Bicentennial, one young couple and a team of experts began the process of saving it.
Through photographs, stories, and behind-the-scenes insights, this program traces the remarkable restoration that brought the house back to life—preserving not just a building, but a tangible link to Gettysburg’s colonial past. Longtime owner Jackie White, who led the restoration, will also highlight the legacy of the builder of the Dobbin House, Rev. Alexander Dobbin, a minister, educator and community leader who left an indelible mark on Gettysburg that still stands today.
This program will take place Thursday, August 27th at 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m.
The dinner buffet will include: Tuscan salmon over rice pilaf, chicken primavera over cavatappi pasta, vegetable lasagna, roasted asparagus, roasted garlic parmesan red potatoes, cheesecake, chocolate mousse, and fruit tarts.
Registration is required. The cost is $60 per person for dinner and the program. Program-only tickets are not available. Reserve your tickets here: https://113910.blackbaudhosting.com/113910/Saving-the-Historic-Dobbin-House
*Menu subject to change without notice
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89 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2811, United States

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