History and exquisite farm-to-table fare will come together at the Eisenhower National Historic Site on August 27, where guests will receive a firsthand look at Eisenhower’s home after hours, and be able to dine as Ike and Mamie did many years ago.
A collaboration between the Gettysburg Foundation, Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, this special dinner is being held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. Guests who attend the outdoor dining event, the first of its kind at this iconic property, will enjoy fare created by Chef Ben Walmer and Highlands Dinner Club with accompanying wine pairings from local Gettysburg-area wineries.
The five-course dinner will be served from 5:30–10:30 p.m. under an expansive tent on the grounds of the Eisenhower National Historic Site. The menu for the evening will include the following items showcasing local ingredients:
Locally made charcuterie, cheeses, bread, crudité, local jams and spreads
Souse & corn fritters with Sgt Moaney’s BBQ sauce
“Oysters Eisenhower” on local greens
Eisenhower duck confit, a.k.a. “Bill’s Duck Goop,” with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Ike-seasoned roast local heirloom pig, cole slaw, grilled peaches with mint, fried hominy a la Marty Snyder
Ike’s Coal Seared Sirloin with Demi-Glace “President,” fresh local tomato salad, fried Eisenhower Farm garden okra
“Ike Day” Committee chocolate cake and cornmeal waffles with herbed whipped cream and local berry ice cream
Sponsors who are helping to make this event possible include Mason-Dixon Distillery, The Ragged Edge Roasting Company, Flower Boutique, Hauser Estate Winery, Fidler and Co. and Gettysburg Rental Center. Also, local film creator Jake Boritt of Gettysburg Story will present a series of short films showing the creation of this dining event during the evening.
Tickets for this historical rain-or-shine alfresco dining experience are $125 per person and include the five-course meal, cocktails, live entertainment, dancing and a tour of the President’s home and gardens.
Purchase your tickets online today, as there are only 100 tickets available, and help celebrate 100 years of the National Park Service organization!
