Dobbin House Tavern, Gettysburg, PA Videos

Visible Battle of Gettysburg scars at the Dobbin House! On July 2, 1863, Union forces were positioned along the south end of Gettysburg, including the Dobbin House and its barn along the Emmitsburg Road, while Confederate troops occupied the entire town. A Union soldier, Private James Carver of Company A, 55th Ohio, was in the northern attic window of the Dobbin House exchanging fire with Confederate sharpshooters located in opposite Gettysburg attics. He recalled Confederate artillery fired at the house- “in about two or three hours the rebels threw four shells at the house; the first one struck the chimney on the east of the house, the second struck the northeast corner, the third struck about six feet from the ground on the north side, and the fourth near the west, about ten feet from the ground.” At one point, the Union troops in the Dobbin house and barn were driven from their positions as the Confederates captured the buildings. It is likely the southern sharpshooters then moved to the southern attic windows (the brick gable end shown) to rain musket balls on Union troops positioned near the Emmitsburg and Taneytown roads. Returning fire shattered numerous bricks in the southern gable wall. Battle scars from this exchange can still be seen today. Video by Dave Johnson, Gettysburg Images

Dobbin House Underground Railroad
Fox 43 TV filmed at the Dobbin House! Reporter Marshall Keeley of WPMT-TV was on-scene to uncover the secret hideaway in the historic Dobbin House for a story on the Underground Railroad in south central Pennsylvania. An 1810 addition to the Dobbin House, built by Matthew Dobbin (son of Rev. Alexander Dobbin, the original builder of the 1776 Dobbin House) included a small alcove between the 1st and 2nd floors. Here, by long-standing tradition, Matthew is known to have hidden escaping enslaved people on their perilous journey to freedom. Located next to the walk-in fireplace in the kitchen of Mrs. Dobbin, the area looks like a built-in kitchen cupboard. Open the cupboard doors and there are shelves for storage. The shelf slides back to reveal a three-foot-high crawlspace where people stayed hidden by day until continuing their journey north by night. The camouflaged hideout is open for guests of the Dobbin House to view. Want to know more about the Underground Railroad? A program with Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave and abolitionist (interpreted by Nathan Richardson) will be given today, Saturday, February 3, 7pm, at the Adams County Historical Society. Tickets are free for ACHS members and $10/general admission. Information and tickets: http://tinyurl.com/3u9knddz. (Today's video is 1.3 minutes)

With a little AI magic, this 18 second video covers 248 years of Rev. Dobbin's home and farm- from 1776, when the kitchen and spring were only one story, to 1810, when Rev. Dobbin's son, Matthew, added a second floor above the kitchen, to today, when the home is a colonial tavern where guests can relax in a true piece of American history and "eat, drink and be merry"! Thanks to Dave Johnson of @gettysburgimages for this amazing time travel!

Dobbin House Tavern Courting Candle
Buy by mail! Courting Candlestick of the Dobbin House Springhouse Tavern sent from our Country Curiosity Store directly to you! A colonial father used this style of candlestick to regulate the amount of time his daughter could spend with a suitor depending on how the man measured up. A "spinner", located in the coiled heavy cast iron black candlestick, was adjusted: spun high=a good prospect and a longer courting time, spun low=get the hint, time to move on! Measuring 9.5" tall by 8" wide, the candlestick comes with the "spinner" and the love story of Sarah White and her father. What a great present from the historic past! Including tax and USPS shipping, $44. Add $4 for 2 Dobbin House cream tavern candles. Ordering is a breeze, call 717-334-2100. Also available in our Country Curiosity Store, open daily 10am-9pm.

Our RUM BELLIES VENGEANCE, the Dobbin House signature drink, goes well with an Irish reel since Rev. Dobbin, who built the Dobbin House in 1776, came from Ireland. Such Rum based drinks were the most popular in 18th century taverns, and with New England not producing the amount of molasses needed to furnish the growing demand for Rum, colonial ships smuggled it from the West Indies to protest and avoid paying the duties imposed by the British "Molasses Act of 1733". With your 'Rum Belly', enjoy a molasses-based dessert that was also a favorite of early Americans. Our freshly baked, moist, gingerbread, prepared with the Christmas seasonings of ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, is served warm with a smooth, creamy lemon sauce. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our thanks to Dave J. who created this video of what he calls "the Elixir of the Gods"!!

Our RUM BELLIES VENGEANCE, the Dobbin House signature drink, goes well with an Irish reel since Rev. Dobbin, who built the Dobbin House in 1776, came from Ireland. Such Rum based drinks were the most popular in 18th century taverns, and with New England not producing the amount of molasses needed to furnish the growing demand for Rum, colonial ships smuggled it from the West Indies to protest and avoid paying the duties imposed by the British "Molasses Act of 1733". With your 'Rum Belly', enjoy a molasses-based dessert that was also a favorite of early Americans. Our freshly baked, moist, gingerbread, prepared with the Christmas seasonings of ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, is served warm with a smooth, creamy lemon sauce. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our thanks to Dave J. who created this video of what he calls "the Elixir of the Gods"!

Buy by mail! Courting Candlestick of the Dobbin House Springhouse Tavern sent from our Country Curiosity Store directly to you! A colonial father used this style of candlestick to regulate the amount of time his daughter could spend with a suitor depending on how the your man measured up. A "spinner", located in the coiled heavy cast iron black candlestick, was adjusted - spun high=a good prospect and a longer courting time, spun low=get the hint, time to move on! Measuring 9.5" tall by 8" wide, the candlestick comes with the "spinner" and the love story of Sarah White and her father. What a great present from the historic past! Including tax and USPS shipping, $44. Add $4 for 2 Dobbin House cream tavern candles. Ordering is a breeze, call 717-334-2100.

Buy by mail! A Christmas gift with Dobbin House recipes! 147 recipes from 11 Bed and Breakfasts of the Gettysburg Area, featuring dishes from breakfasts to desserts, plus drinks, breads, sauces, etc. Popular favorites of the Dobbin House, like our famous King's Onion Soup, celebrated Bleu Cheese Dressing and colonial Philadelphia Fish House Punch, join dishes such as our beloved Adams County Apple Crisp. Historic recipes from Mrs. William Penn's cookbook (1682) and the first cookbook printed in America (1742) round out the 20 entries from the Dobbin House. $18.00, tax and shipping included. Easy to order! Just call 717-334-2100.

Reporting from the Dobbin House
See a suspicous ghost photo taken at the Dobbin House.

Instagram's Pennsylvania Junkie came to the Dobbin House and recorded this short video about a suspicous ghost photo.

chicken on spit
Spit Roasted Chicken! Our tender, fresh birds are sprinkled with a special blend of slightly spicy seasonings, skewered to a spit and basted in their own juices as they turn continuously until a delicate brown and crisp outside, and moist and sweet inside. Served on our Springhouse Tavern menu, a half-chicken hot from the spit includes a tossed garden salad, a baked potato and a hearth baked roll. New! Now served daily for both lunch and dinner. This healthy meal makes any day deliciously special!

Treat your palate! William Penn's Pork Tenderloin, served in our Dobbin Dining Rooms, is the perfect dinner for this weekend. As one of the leanest, most tender cuts of meat, it makes the best choice for our delicate, slightly sweet sauce made from fresh raspberries. With a lovely crust of simple spices, this tender, juicy, buttery-soft pork tastes amazing. It is also very heart-healthy with high levels of quality protein, vitamins and minerals while being low in fat. A good, balanced diet- healthy taste and essential history at the 1776 Dobbin House! #dobbinhousefood

Watch this 1-minute video of Mrs. Dobbin making breakfast for our B&B guests and a barkeeper fashioning delicious drinks, created by Dave at Gettysburg Images. His pictures draw you in and transport you on an adventure back in time, to 1776, to the very beginnings of the United States of America and the Dobbin House. #dobbinhousebandb

Dobbin House "Kings Onion Soup" is "Good Soup"!
In the HBO TV show "Girls", there is a tearful conversation between two characters in a diner, after which actor Adam Driver defeatedly eats a spoonful of his soup and says the iconic line, "Good Soup." A 5 second clip of the line went viral on "Tik Tok" and users started creating their own videos with the audio of "good soup" from the movie. These clips have gained over 35 million views on social media! Destination Gettysburg came to the Dobbin House and made our own meme with our famous "King's Onion Soup". We think it's the best one of all the videos! #dobbinhousefood

INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE in our Country Curiosity Store! What a good time to shop and save 50% on all Christmas items, Holiday and winter apparel, Michel Design Works decorative soaps and several other popular products. Store is open daily 10am -9pm. Sale for in-store purchases. Also, this is your last chance to save on a Dobbin House gift card. For each $25 purchased card, receive a FREE card on us. The Dobbin House appreciates your loyal support all through this year and wishes you a Happy Holiday Week!

It's not to late to order a Dobbin House made-from-scratch Christmas pie for your Christmas weekend and for a sure-to-please Christmas gift! Melt in your mouth, popular seasonal favorites homemade in the Dobbin House kitchens just for you. Legendary Date Nut Bread $13 Deep Dish Apple Pie $17 Rich Pecan Pie $25 Seasonal Pumpkin Cheesecake $36 Peppermint Bark Cheesecake $42 Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake $42 Classic Cheesecake $40 Call today, 717-334-2100, to schedule a pick-up day and time. While ordering your pies, order our Dobbin House gift certificates for a gift everyone is thrilled to receive. They're on sale now with a free one for each one purchased! Country Curiosity Store inventory clearance sale now offers 40% off many items. Store open daily 10am-9pm. Have a tasty Christmas!

Eat, drink and be merry this Christmas- enjoy a piece of the Dobbin House on your holiday table! Your family will love our celebrated pies, home-baked in our bakery just for you. They also make a most welcome, yummy gift! Peppermint Bark Cheesecake- Delectable, decadent and delicious. Magical bits of peppermint and swirls of white chocolate are baked into the creamy made-from-scratch batter that is set upon an Oreo cookie crust. Topped with a white chocolate mousse and bejeweled with peppermint bits and nuggets of white and dark chocolate. $42 Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake- Reminiscent of those turtle shaped chocolate and caramel bars, we bake crave-inducing chocolate into the New York Style cheesecake atop a chocolate graham cracker crust. Sprinkled with toasted pecans, smooth, buttery caramel, and a splash more dark chocolate. $42 Seasonal Pumpkin Cheesecake- Rich and creamy cheesecake/pumpkin pie that is perfect for the holidays. Bounded by a spiced graham cracker crust and thick, whipped sour cream topping. $36 Rich Pecan Pie- A heavenly delightful dessert that your whole family will love, boasts a flaky crust with ooey-gooey sweet, melt in your mouth center under a mountain of fresh, crunchy pecans. $25 Deep Dish Apple Pie- A long-celebrated Dobbin House specialty, luscious apples and raisins are blanketed in a golden, buttery puff pastry. $17 Classic Cheesecake- Fresh eggs, cream and smooth cream cheese baked into a dream of a dessert with a sweet graham cracker crust and a sinfully delicious sour cream topping. $40 Legendary Date Nut Bread- Beloved by Dobbin House patrons, this captivating, sweet bread is perfect to share with your guests or to savor all by yourself. $13 Call us, 717-334-2100, to schedule a pick-up day and time. While ordering your pies, order our Dobbin House gift certificates for a gift everyone is thrilled to receive. They're on sale now with a free one for each one purchased! Country Curiosity Store inventory clearance sale now offers 30%

Inventory Clearance Sale in our Country Curiosity Store! Save 30% on all Christmas decorations and winter apparel. The Christmas jingle bell slippers and other apparel are a great gift whether you've been naughty or nice. Cozy, colorful winter hats, gloves and incredibly soft scarves for adults and children. Shop now for the best selection. Sale for in-store purchases. While browsing, pick up a Dobbin House gift card- now on sale with a FREE card of 20% value for each one purchased! Country Curiosity Store, open daily, 10-9. Happy Holidays!

Best Stocking Stuffer! Best Savings! Mailed directly to you! Dobbin House Gift Cards make a tasteful gift everyone always appreciates. Gift cards are now ON SALE! Receive a FREE gift card with every purchased card. Buy a $25 gift card* and receive a FREE $5 gift card** Buy a $50 gift card* and receive a FREE $10 gift card** Buy a $75 gift card* and receive a FREE $15 gift card** Buy a $100 gift card* and receive a FREE $20 gift card** *Paid gift cards are good anytime, no expiration **Free gifts cards are good any Jan, Feb and Mar, no expiration Easy shopping by Mail or in our Country Curiosity Store, open 10am to 9pm daily. To have MAILED directly to you or to someone else, just call 717-334-2100.

As Easy as Pie! It's a breeze to order a Dobbin House pie for your Christmas dinner - the hard part is deciding which ones to order! Peppermint Bark Cheesecake- Delectable, decadent and delicious. Magical bits of peppermint and swirls of white chocolate are baked into the creamy made-from-scratch batter that is set upon an Oreo cookie crust. Topped with a white chocolate mousse and bejeweled with peppermint bits and nuggets of white and dark chocolate. $42 Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake- Reminiscent of those turtle shaped chocolate and caramel bars, we bake crave-inducing chocolate into the New York Style cheesecake atop a chocolate graham cracker crust. Ended with toasted pecans, smooth, buttery caramel, and a splash more of dark chocolate. $42 Rich Pecan Pie- A heavenly delightful dessert that your whole family will love, boasts a flaky crust with ooey-gooey sweet, melt in your mouth center under a mountain of fresh, crunchy pecans. $25 Deep Dish Apple Pie- A long-celebrated Dobbin House specialty, golden apples and raisins are blanketed in a buttery puff pastry. $17 Luscious Cheesecake- Fresh eggs, cream and smooth cream cheese baked into a dream of a dessert with a sweet graham cracker crust and a sinfully delicious sour cream topping. $40 Legendary Date Nut Bread- Beloved by Dobbin House patrons, this captivating, sweet bread is perfect to share with your guests or to savor all by yourself. $13 Call us, 717-334-2100, to schedule a pick-up day and time. While getting your pies, remember our Dobbin House gift certificates. They're on sale now with a free one for each one purchased! Happy Holidays!