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
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.
