In true Commuter Committee fashion, our first "field trip" was a chaotic and wonderful experience filled with sightseeing, mysteriously spooky tales, and some good ole Christmas cheer. (I know, it was a Halloween trip--but one doesn't just walk by a quaint little holiday shop and not enter to appreciate its glorious array of ornaments....)
Madeline here. Personally, my favorite part of the trip was probably just meandering in and out of all the charming little stores in downtown Gettysburg. [However, a close second was definitely our eerie evening. I do love a good ghost tour, especially one in which the stickers we had on our shirts labelling us as part of the group were SPOOKILY missing from three of our persons by the end of the tour.] Admittedly, ambling along the sidewalks of such a historical town was a welcome adventure, reminiscent of the pre-pandemic Chambersburgian life I was accustomed to. Even with masks donned and social distancing at the forefront of our priorities, there's something really lovely about exploring a new city with both old & new friends. I particularly enjoyed the Christmas Haus, the most merry little Christmas ornament and décor shop that, despite being *technically* anachronistic to our trip's season, really felt like an embodiment of the warm camaraderie of our group.
Update, I feel like I should be writing this article more like an As-Seen-On-TV product commercial. Let's try that.
Gettysburg is AMAZING, but don't take my word for it! Here to tell you more about why you should join the Commuter Committee, please welcome MATTHEW, esteemed writer of our blog's food review column!
My favorite part of the Gettysburg trip was eating at Gettysburger Company. And no, it wasn't just the burger (even if I'm about to test 100 different sauces to try and replicate it). There was something about the cold (none of the tables inside were available), the server (I think Conrad was a server?), and getting to eat with a lot of people (a rarity nowadays) that really made it a great experience.
Well said, Matthew! Although this advertisement narration isn't working out. I'm just gonna let Seth, one of our newest Commuter Committee members, sum up the trip for you instead.
The first annual commuter Gettysburg trip was an exciting success that will hopefully lead to another trip next year. Even with masks and Covid precautions, we were able to experience Gettysburg during one of its most festive times of the year, Halloween. We visited gift shops, ate at the Dobbin House Tavern, walked through downtown Gettysburg, and even visited a Christmas shop! The trip was packed full of excitement. From learning about Gettysburg ghost sightings to almost buying a ninja sword, there is most definitely something in Gettysburg for everyone to enjoy. The food at the Dobbin House took a while to get to us, but it was certainly worth the wait. The meals prepared were absolutely amazing, particularly my cherry cheesecake! What made our meal even better was the setting. We were seated beside the fireplace in the ballroom of the original Dobbin House. We even got to see Civil War reenactors pass through! Many people throughout Gettysburg were dressed up in Halloween costumes, making the experience even more enjoyable. Hopefully, more and more Honors students will come with us on our next trip to experience what our small group did on this trip! Trust me, it’s worth it. The hardest part about the trip was walking, so make sure to bring comfortable footwear. But besides that, it was certainly one of the best trips I have been on in a long time. I cannot wait for the next trip!
Well, you heard it here first, folks. The Commuter Committee is epic, both for the cool events (like trips to Gettysburg) and the amazing squad of people we get to share our college experience with. And now, we shall leave you with this photograph of a Union soldier mannequin we thought looked like Ed Sheeran. If you're thinking about joining the committee, don't let it frighten you. We're chaotic, but we're friendly. We also really like Ed Sheeran.
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