This year, April 19 marks an historic anniversary of incomparable importance: the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution. In many respects, April 19, 1775, marks the first day in the history of the entire United States. Join historian Ralph Siegel for a program on this first crucial battle, where Massachusetts militia volunteers
The jungle is jumpin' with a jazzy beat in Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie. Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther
Join us for our annual Spring Muster! Friday evening kicks off with registration at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center Group Lobby from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by a presentation. On Saturday, eight different programs are offered. Attendees choose one morning program from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and one afternoon
The Adams County Farmers Market is excited to announce the start of the 2025 farmers market season on Saturday, April 26th! Come see all your favorite vendors and meet many new ones, too! Help us kick off the 2025 season and make this the best year yet! We will be back at the Gettysburg Rec
Join us for the 4th annual symposium event, featuring topics on Civil War medicine and its importance in the overall study of the American Civil War. Learn about the fight that took place behind the lines—the struggle to save lives. Hear talks and presentations with a focus on details about the people who served as
The first airplane didn’t fly until 1903, but less than forty years later, technology had evolved and the airplane had become a primary weapon of war. Airplanes and their crews became one of the foremost reasons for Allied victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, but not without heavy losses. Prior to D-Day in
The Gettysburg Film Festival returns May 8-11, 2025, focusing on the legacy of World War II. Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns will open the festival on Thursday, May 8th, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day. Special guests include Martin Sheen, Anna Deavere Smith, Robert Edsel, Susan Eisenhower, Stephen Lang, and more. In the heart of
Celebrate Mother's Day with a unique Charcuterie Masterclass that welcomes not just moms, but all food enthusiasts! This special event combines the art of crafting exquisite charcuterie boards with the beauty of edible flowers, offering a hands-on experience that delights both the eyes and the palate. Each participant will get a slate to design on
