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Photo Gallery: Project Gettysburg León hosts 2025 Garden Party

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Project Gettysburg León hosted its annual Garden Party at the home of Karl Mattson on Saturday.

The event included music by Lisa Cadigan and Ben Kennedy as well as a catered dinner.

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Participants had an opportunity to learn more about PGL’s sister city work in Nicaragua and Mexico, while enjoying one of the most beautiful private gardens in the state.

Donate Gardner

Donate Gardner

Donate Gardner is a freelance writer and journalist who came to Gettysburg five years ago. A former linguist-turned-legal professional, Donate now enjoys her retirement focused on writing, music, and exploring her new community in a variety of ways. While still serving on the board of various non-local organizations, she also supports several local pro bono services to immigrants in the Adams County area, including as the director for the Adams County migrant outreach program, Pasa La Voz. An immigrant born, raised, and educated in Western Europe, Donate uses her multi-lingual background to maintain connection to other cultures, both as a historical researcher and writer, as well as through select advocacy. Donate is also an active musician, multi-instrumentalist, and award-winning songwriter, enjoying the rich music and arts community in Gettysburg, and supporting upcoming and traveling musicians coming through the area. Donate can be reached at: dvbgardner@gmail.com.

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