July 2024:
July 3: (Wednesday) Special Dinner and Civil War Workshop: Battle of Gettysburg…..at a small crossroads in southeast Pennsylvania, two armies collided in one of the most devastating fighting done on American soil, and forever changed the course of history. 6-8 pm including dinner, limit 32 people in the new Education Center at the Gibson House Manor. $24 per person. Tour Director Douglas Veverka is our guest speaker. To reserve your spot call or text our reservation line at 724.456.4983.
July 6: (Saturday) Underground RR Tour this weekend 11:30-1:30. Includes lunch. Limit 50 people. Advance reservations needed. $24 and $32 deluxe. Learn about Dr. and Mrs. Gibson and the house they designed with 11 secret design elements to protect and hide runaway slaves before the Civil War along with Pennsylvania’s contributions to the Civil War. Today also learn about Mark Twain and his relationship with Dr. and Mrs. Gibson.
Pop up Breakfast including pastries, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, hash browns, avocado toast on multi-grain bread and more. All breakfast foods served a la carte.
July 9: (Tuesday) Private Event Study Group 12:30-3:30
July 13: (Saturday) Underground Railroad Tour on Saturday 11:30 to 1:30. Includes lunch. Limit 50 people. Advance reservations needed. $24 and $32 deluxe. Learn about Dr. and Mrs. Gibson and the house they designed with 11 secret design elements to protect and hide runaway slaves before the Civil War along with Pennsylvania’s contributions to the Civil War. ** Special tour incorporating 12 documented quilting symbols used by slaves and UGRR “conductors” to help slaves time their escape, find their way and find refuge on their way to freedom.
Pop up Breakfast including pastries, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, hash browns, avocado toast on multi-grain bread and more. All breakfast foods served a la carte.
July 20: (Saturday) Underground RR Tour on Saturday 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. Limit 50 people. Advance reservations needed. $24 and $32 deluxe, Learn about Dr. and Mrs. Gibson and the house they designed with 11 secret design elements to protect and hide runaway slaves before the Civil War along with Pennsylvania’s contributions to the Civil War. ** Special tour incorporating 12 documented quilting symbols used by slaves and UGRR “conductors” to help slaves time their escape, find their way and find refuge on their way to freedom.
Pop up Breakfast including pastries, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, hash browns, avocado toast on multi-grain bread and more. All breakfast foods served a la carte.
July 21: (Sunday) Summer Breakfast Fundraiser at the Manor 9 am – 12 pm. Limit 150 people. Walk-ins welcome. Parties 5 and over call to hold your table. $12 donation.
July 28: (Saturday) Underground RR Tour on Saturday 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. Limit 50 people. Advance reservations needed. $24 and $32 deluxe. Learn about Dr. and Mrs. Gibson and the house they designed with 11 secret design elements to protect and hide runaway slaves before the Civil War along with Pennsylvania’s contributions to the Civil War. LEARN ABOUT MARK TWAIN AND HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH DR. AND MRS. GIBSON.
Pop up Breakfast including pastries, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, hash browns, avocado toast on multi-grain bread and more. All breakfast foods served a la carte.
August 2024:
August 3: (Saturday) Underground RR Tour on Saturday 11:30-1:30. Includes lunch. Limit 50 people. Advance reservations needed. $24 or $32 deluxe. 29: (Sunday) Underground Railroad Tour on Sunday 11:30 to 1:30. Includes lunch. Limit 50 people. Advance reservations needed. $24 and $32 deluxe. Learn about Dr. and Mrs. Gibson and the house they designed with 11 secret design elements to protect and hide runaway slaves before the Civil War along with Pennsylvania’s contributions to the Civil War. **Special tour incorporating 12 documented quilting symbols used by slaves and UGRR “conductors” to help slaves time their escape, find their way and find refuge on their way to freedom.
Pop up Breakfast including pastries, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, hash browns, avocado toast on multi-grain bread and more. All breakfast foods served a la carte.
August 10: (Saturday) Underground RR Tour on Saturday 11:30-1:30. Includes lunch. Limit 50 people. Advance reservations needed. $24 and $32 deluxe. Learn about Dr. and Mrs. Gibson and the house they designed with 11 secret design elements to protect and hide runaway slaves before the Civil War along with Pennsylvania’s contributions to the Civil War. ** Special tour incorporating 12 documented quilting symbols used by slaves and UGRR “conductors” to help slaves time their escape, find their way and find refuge on their way to freedom.
Pop up Breakfast including pastries, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, hash browns, avocado toast on multi-grain bread and more. All breakfast foods served a la carte.
13: (Tuesday) Private Event Study Group 12:30-3:30
August 17: (Saturday) Underground RR Tour on Saturday 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. Limit 50 people. Advance reservations needed. $24 or $32 deluxe. 29: (Sunday) Underground Railroad Tour on Sunday 11:30 to 1:30. Includes lunch. Limit 50 people. Advance reservations needed. $24 and $32 deluxe. Learn about Dr. and Mrs. Gibson and the house they designed with 11 secret design elements to protect and hide runaway slaves before the Civil War along with Pennsylvania’s contributions to the Civil War. ** Special tour incorporating 12 documented quilting symbols used by slaves and UGRR “conductors” to help slaves time their escape, find their way and find refuge on their way to freedom.
Pop up Breakfast including pastries, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, hash browns, avocado toast on multi-grain bread and more. All breakfast foods served a la carte.
August 24: (Saturday) Pop up Breakfast including pastries, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, hash browns, avocado toast on multi-grain bread and more. All breakfast foods served a la carte. 9-11. Lunch 11-1 pm Underground Railroad Tour starts at 11:30 am.
August 24: (Saturday Night) Underground RR Tour on Saturday Evening 4:30 am- 7 pm. Limit 50 people. Advance reservations needed. $30 for full dinner and evening tour or $38 deluxe (includes wine and mimosas from Gatehouse Winery). SPECIAL TOUR FEATURING THE LIFE OF MARK TWAIN AND HIS CONNECTION TO THE GIBSON FAMILY AND GIBSON HOUSE MANOR.
August 25: (Sunday) Summer Breakfast Fundraiser at the Manor 10 am – 1 pm. Limited seating at 9, 9:30, 10 am or 10:45 or 11:30 am. Advance reservations recommended….call or text to hold your table. $12 per person.** Deluxe includes a signature Gatehouse Winery Mimosa for the walk around tour
Note: Effective May 1st Walberg Family Pharmacies are selling Discount Underground Railroad Luncheon and Tour Tickets at the following locations: Jamestown, PA….Greenville, PA…..Reynolds, PA….Andover, OH….Linesville, PA…..Mercer, PA. After you purchase, call the Reservation Line at 724.456.4983 to give us your arrival date so we have adequate food and tour guides for the tour.
Friends of the Manor Charitable Trust sponsors events and activities at its Historic Visitor’s Center events every weekend all year around. For a complete calendar visit our website at FriendsoftheManor.org or call 724.456.4983 to be added to the mailing list to receive an electronic calendar every month. Events are subject to change weekly. Please check our website for latest calendar.
For all Advanced Reservations and Questions and to Inquire about hosting a Private Event at the Manor, call or text the Gibson House Manor at 724.456.4983 or email Anita.brattina@allfacilities.com