Livelihood Lost: The George Spangler Family
By Sue Boardman & Elle Lamboy | Photo Courtesy of Adams County Historical Society When the Civil War arrived in this small south-central Pennsylvania town,…
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Five Little-Known Facts About Gettysburg’s “Other” Cemetery
If you were asked to name a cemetery in Gettysburg, you, along with most people, would likely say the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. However, Gettysburg has…
The David Wills House: Host to the President and the Casualties of Battle
Entertaining on even a minor level requires an abundance of hard labor, innovative creativity, and detailed planning. Could you imagine how you would tackle entertaining…
The Joseph Sherfy Property: From Fruit Farm to Firestorm
All fruit dealers hope their fruits become famous. Joseph Sherfy likely never imagined his peach trees would become the most renowned peach orchard in Civil…
The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace: From Concept to Completion
Local residents and visitors often stop to admire the unique, fortress-like architecture of The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace located at the corner of…
Battle of Gettysburg: The Third Day
Unlike the second day, the third day at Gettysburg dawned with tremendous noise and commotion as Union troops fought to regain ground lost to attacking…
Battle of Gettysburg: The Second Day
The second day dawned with the Union forces occupying the key terrain at Cemetery Hill, Culp’s Hill and portions of Cemetery Ridge. The famed fishhook-shaped…
Battle of Gettysburg: The First Day
The three-day battle at Gettysburg is of considerable and continued interest to the thousands of visitors who come to the battlefield each year to walk…