Civil War Santa and Dean Morrissey show
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Lord Nelson's Gallery Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325
Boston artist Dean Morrissey will be at Lord Nelson’s Gallery in Gettysburg on Friday December 7 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm (accompanied by the Civil War Santa), as well as Saturday December 8 from 12:00 – 5:00 pm for a special signing of his latest book, The Wizard Mouse. Fans of Dean Morrissey’s earlier books The Ship of Dreams, The Crimson Comet, and The Monster Trap will not be disappointed. The public is invited to bring copies of his books they may already own to have signed by Dean. In addition to the book, the gallery will be showcasing Morrissey’s holiday artwork, selected original paintings and limited edition prints.
Appearing on Friday December 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Dean will be accompanied by Kevin Rawlings as the Civil War Santa. Kevin will be dressed as the period Santa to welcome children of all ages, and will be signing his book, We Were Marching on Christmas Day: A History and Chronicle of Christmas during the Civil War. For over 20 years, Kevin Rawlings has been portraying the Civil War era Santa Claus based on the illustration by Thomas Nast that first appeared in 1863.
$1.00 from the sale of Dean Morrissey’s books, as well as Kevin Rawling’s, sold during the show, will be donated to the South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP). Dean’s appearance on Saturday December 8 coincides with the Inns of the Gettysburg Area Holiday House tour, which also benefits SCCAP.
Lord Nelson’s Gallery is located at 27 Chambersburg Street in Gettysburg. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday & Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Lord Nelson’s Gallery at (717) 334-7950 or via their website www.lordnelsons.com.
Price: Free