
A Typical Gettysburg Garden During the Civil War Era
By Sue Boardman & Elle Lamboy | Photo Courtesy of Adams County Historical Society Abraham Lincoln once observed, “The greatest fine art of the ... Read more.

A Tribute Within the Charge
By Sue Boardman & Elle Lamboy | Photo Courtesy of Adams County Historical Society You may find this hard to believe, but “The Battle of Gettysb... Read more.

Finding Love in War: The Story of Sallie Myers & Henry Stewart
By Sue Boardman & Elle Lamboy | Photo Courtesy of Adams County Historical Society For many brides and grooms—local and visiting—Gettysburg is a wedd... Read more.

The Brothers’ War at Gettysburg
By Sue Boardman & Elle Lamboy | Photo Courtesy of Adams County Historical Society The Civil War has accumulated several references over the years—“T... Read more.

The Return Of The Hancock Avenue Gateway
By Sue Boardman & Elle Lamboy | Photo Courtesy of Adams County Historical Society Whether you are a new visitor or consider Gettysburg home (or your hom... Read more.

Remembering Our Local Civil War Veterans
By Sue Boardman & Elle Lamboy | Photo Courtesy of Adams County Historical Society This November, we have the great freedom to choose who will be the nex... Read more.

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 to... Read more.

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 ano... Read more.

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 ent... Read more.

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 War... Read more.

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... Read more.