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Gettysburg Civil War Era Dinner Theater

15 West Main St, Fairfield, PA 17320
888-246-4432
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Fairfield
Type: Dinner Theatres, Theatres
Owner description: One Man...three distinctly and uniquely different characters...one sumptuous meal.Truly an escape back in time as we present a three-part journey... more » Owner description: One Man...three distinctly and uniquely different characters...one sumptuous meal.Truly an escape back in time as we present a three-part journey toinclude:Civil War Era Magic ShowAn "Old Timer" who will share stories about life as a civilian during the Battle of GettysburgA Theatrical Re-Creation of a Civil War Era Seance.2 1/2 hours of sound entertainment of the era, for the entire family at The Historic Fairfield Inn. « less
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Phoenix, Arizona
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 attraction reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013 via mobile

Truly takes you back in time to the magic and illusions of the 1800's. John does a fantastic job weaving the stories with the magic.

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Sheffield, Pennsylvania
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25 reviews 25 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

My daughter and her family have attended the Dinner theater for many years, We all planned a trip and we finally got a chance to come to Gettysburg, We called and made reservations before we left. What a delight it was to meet Joe and experience this show. It is a history lesson for everyone that is made fun with... More

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WEST MILFORD
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The Professor is a lot of fun and entertains well. The show is 1860's era, so the bad reviewers must have forgotten that & expected Copperfield-type tricks. Simple tricks, slight of hand, real magic. The dinner choices were varied and the Chicken & Biscuits were excellent. Portions are nicely sized as well. We left full but not overly stuffed. The... More

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Hanover, Maryland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012 via mobile

I was excited to be attending dinner theatre as it was something I had never done before. It did not take long to realize that even though it was advertised as a ghost story and seance it was nothing like that. I don't know what it was accept that it wasn't good. You could tell how the tricks were done... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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39 attraction reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

We had made reservations for Oct 30th the tickets read that there were no refunds or exchanges. Due to Sandy the superstorm we were postponing our trip. I emailed Mr Kerrigan aka "The Professor" and he was kind enough to let us reschedule. We made it to Gettysburg for the 2nd of November and were treated to an excellent show... More

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Pennsburg, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

I am so glad I checked Trip Advisor and saw this very unique "dinner and a show" experience for our family! It was only a 10-15 min. ride from our hotel in Gettysburg. We were greeted upon entering the Inn by a gracious elderly man in a tux, who was both friendly and talkative to us and the other guests-the... More

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Baden, Pennsylvania
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56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2012

While only 6 persons were at this particular dining experience, the whole event was great. Dinner was good, and had choices. The performer, "Professor Kerrigan" was most entertaining, including illusion (some from the Civil War era) and simulation of a Civil War seance. A great value -- he will perform for any number of reserved guests. His website: www.civilwartheater.com

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Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

Joe is an excellent magician and even better storyteller. Fun for adults and children alike.

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Elyria, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

If you love history, as well as reenactments of the period, you'll love this place. We came for the advertised Gettysburg Civil War Era Dinner Theater, and were not disappointed. The Fairfield Inn itself is steeped in history... original homestead having been built in 1757, predating the American Revolution. It was used as a Colonial Meeting House, Stagecoach Stop, part... More

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Centreville, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2012

Don't listen to the poor reviews! This is PERIOD dinner theater and is intended to demonstrate what it was like for gullible rural folks over 150 years ago to enjoy a traveling showman. The jokes were PERIOD jokes and so was the magic. The haunted Fairfield is the perfect setting. The food served was PERIOD food! We watched the show... More

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