The Victorian Historian: Strange & Curious Stories of 19th-Century America

Schedule

Sat May 23 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

307 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA 17325-2602, United States | Gettysburg, PA

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From dangerous holiday games to forgotten disasters, strange failed inventions to parlor pranks, this program – including live demonstrations and audience interaction – is sure to entertain both history and non-history enthusiasts alike. Viewers will be left amused, shocked, laughing, and possibly scratching their head in disbelief at how truly bizarre and entertaining history can be.
Join Adam Shefts, the Victorian Historian, on Saturday, May 23rd at 3 p.m., for this special program in the Garden Room, located just behind the Shriver House Museum at 307 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg.
Free for Gettysburg History members and youth; $10/general admission.
Reserve your tickets: https://113910.blackbaudhosting.com/113910/The-Victorian-Historian-Strange--Curious-Stories-of-19th-Century-America
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