The Gettysburg Street Carolers will again come together to bring holiday cheer to the town on Saturday, December 7th, starting at 5 pm. The group was created last year by Gettysburg residents Donate Gardner and Katie Engle, and was welcomed enthusiastically to become an annual Gettysburg tradition.
While the Main Street Christmas Festival has its own activities throughout the area, the Street Carolers will proceed walking the streets close to Lincoln Square, stopping by various businesses – Michaux Brewery, Ploughman’s Taproom, The Gettysburger, Sign of the Buck, Gettysburg Hotel and One Lincoln, etc. The group will proceed, starting at Ghost City Tours at 10 Lincoln Square at 5 pm.
Donate Gardner is a freelance writer and journalist who came to Gettysburg from Montgomery County, Maryland. A former linguist-turned-legal professional, Donate recently retired and is eager to support her new community in a variety of ways. She currently serves as the news communicator for the Adams County migrant outreach program, Pasa La Voz and supports various pro bono legal services to migrants in the area.
An immigrant born, raised, and educated in Western Europe, Donate uses her multi-lingual background to maintain connection to other cultures, both as a writer, historical researcher and advocate.
Donate is also an active musician, multi-instrumentalist and award-winning songwriter, enjoying the rich music and arts community in Gettysburg, and supporting traveling musicians coming through the area. Donate can be reached at: dvbgardner@gmail.com.