Where exactly is the event held?

The program is presented at farnsworthhouseinn in Gettysburg; check your booking confirmation for arrival details.

How long is the talk?

The program runs approximately 2 hours, with time for questions.

What is the cost and refund policy?

Admission is $10.00 per person plus tax. The host notes a no-refunds policy.

Is food or drink available?

Yes—there is a full tavern menu and drinks available at additional cost.

Is this suitable for children?

Organizers list no formal age restrictions, but the program is best suited to adults and older teens given the historical content and seating format.

How large is the audience?

Seating is limited to around 40 guests; booking early is recommended to secure a spot.

Hollywood at Gettysburg: Movie Clips & Stories with Historian Tim Smith | Guided Tour | History Tour

On a winter evening in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the hush that settles over Cemetery Ridge makes the town feel like a place where history keeps breathing. Hollywood at Gettysburg with Historian Tim Smith is a two-hour illustrated talk that flips between clipped reels and battlefield maps, tracing how filmmakers have used this small Pennsylvania borough as backdrop, character, and argument. Tim Smith screens rare and familiar video clips — some iconic, others nearly forgotten — then connects them to the monuments, stone walls, and oak-lined ridges that still mark the landscape. The event takes place at farnsworthhouseinn in Gettysburg; expect a convivial tavern atmosphere, a full menu and drinks available at additional cost. The program runs February 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM, costs $10.00 per person plus tax, and seats up to 40 guests. The host notes a no-refunds policy, so plan accordingly. What makes this small-night film series special is the way it knits cinematic history to place. Gettysburg’s signature sites — Cemetery Ridge, the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, Little Round Top, and the scatter of memorials across the fields — have appeared on screen in dramas, documentaries, and television specials. Smith’s narration ties on-screen scenes to the physical markers visitors can still walk to: chalky stone walls, battered cannon emplacements, and the gnarled oaks that shade the ridges. He also brings local connective tissue: actors and crews who lived or worked in the area, production choices shaped by the terrain, and the odd filmic moments that reveal how Hollywood reads American memory. The program is designed for history buffs, film fans, and travelers who prefer a storytelling night over a museum crawl. Expect lively context, clear references to primary locations, and a close-captioned viewing of clips—ideal for anyone who wants richer meaning before setting out to explore the battlefield at sunrise or take a guided tour the next day. Practical notes: arrive early to secure a seat, consider dining beforehand at the tavern since food and drink are extra, and remember the tight group size. This is a rare chance to let Gettysburg’s landscape guide a cinematic conversation—one that changes how you see both screen and site. Reserve through the event booking link to guarantee your spot. Inside farnsworthhouseinn the screening is intentionally intimate: low light, a single projector and rows of chairs that encourage conversation after each clip. Expect pauses for questions, historical context, and moments when a film frame dovetails exactly with a nearby monument—those are the sparks that make the evening memorable. The talk suits adults, film students, and older teens with an interest in history; organizers list no age restrictions but space is limited. Book early: with seating capped at 40, most memorable nights sell out.

About Historic Farnsworth House

Historic Farnsworth House offers guided tours, paranormal investigations, living-history shows, and specialty events in a preserved Civil War–era property. Located in Gettysburg, the Farnsworth House is listed as a National Historic Place and draws visitors interested in military history, Victorian domestic life, and paranormal investigation.

Visitors can choose from a variety of experiences that interpret the house’s Civil War significance and its later Victorian-era character. The Farnsworth House Tour highlights the attic used by a Civil War sharpshooter, a Victorian viewing parlor with an antique coffin, and exterior walls bearing more than one hundred bullet holes. Medical history programs such as the Blood, Guts and Glory Civil War Medical Presentation present authentic instruments and a lifelike operating-room demonstration to examine wartime medicine.

For guests seeking the supernatural, the property offers the Mini Paranormal Night, Haunted Cellar Tour, Tormented & Lost Souls Tour, and gallery readings by professional mediums during special events. Outdoor programming includes Campfire by the Creek Ghost Stories beside a flowing stream. The site also stages family-friendly entertainment like A Civil War Era Magic Show…. LIVE!, performed by a veteran magician with decades of experience.

Group sizes for investigative nights are limited to maintain an intimate experience; some tours specify a 15-person maximum. The Farnsworth House operates as a curated historic attraction and event venue, emphasizing factual interpretation, trained guides, and artifacts connected to the Civil War and Victorian periods. Visitors are encouraged to book specific experiences in advance to secure preferred dates and times. Tours run seasonally.