Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Foundation have teamed up to honor the history of the Emancipation Proclamation by exhibiting a copy personally signed by President Abraham Lincoln. One of three color lithographic broadsides, this was given directly to Lincoln by David Williams Cheesman, and is known as the Cheesman copy. The Emancipation Proclamation
Beginning June 1-September 9, we will have extended summer hours! Monday-Saturday we will be open from 10am-6pm and Sunday we will be open from 12pm-6pm.
A great summer activity for kids, ages 3-8! Wednesdays, from June 13 – August 1, 2018 Choose from two times: 9:00am OR 10:30am Cost: $7.00/first child/session, $6/additional child/session – No registration required Get the kids out of the house this summer for a fun time on the farm! Kids who participate in our Read, Learn, Grow program will: Enjoy story
Tour Dates: Sundays in July and August Tour Times: 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm and 5pm Cost: $10/adult, $7/youth ages 7-18, free for children 6 and under Step back into 1842 with the daughter of Elizabeth Ann Seton, Catherine, and her contemporaries. 1842 was a pivotal year in the life of Catherine Seton. She returned to
More than 1,900 wounded Union and Confederate soldiers were hospitalized. Living historians help you discover the stories of the soldiers, surgeons and civilians of Gettysburg–just minutes from the battlefield. The site is open in summer through Friday, August 12th, Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th only with access via shuttle from the Gettysburg National
Special Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tours: Battlefield Bus Tours are a great way to experience the hallowed ground of the Gettysburg battlefield led by a Licensed Battlefield Guide throughout the day. In summer, visitors will also have the extraordinary opportunity to step aboard a double decker bus for a special open air tour to see
Ford Motor Company Fund is sponsoring a day of free educational programs at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, Saturday, August 4th, 8:00am – 6:00pm. The public is welcome to come and enjoy an activity-filled day for adults and children alike, with free admission to the Cyclorama, Film and Museum, along with
Join the Gettysburg Foundation’s Sue Boardman, Licensed Battlefield Guide and author/historian, on the platform at 6 p.m. for an exciting and exclusive "after-hours" program of the Gettysburg Cyclorama painting at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, located at 1195 Baltimore Pike. Visitors will have a chance to spend “quality time” for an up-close and personal
Cirque Italia is now presenting: “PARANORMAL CIRQUE!” This brand NEW 3rd UNIT (AKA Black Unit) IS HERE IN FREDERICK, MD from August 9-12!!! Are you ready FREDERICK? Do you love thrilling, wicked, sexy, or even dangerous things? Be ready to escape to a new world! Paranormal Cirque will expose you to a unique creation
Rex Hovey, living historian representing his great, great-uncle, Dr. Bleecker Hovey, who was a surgeon here from New York at the site in July, 1863. More than 1,900 wounded Union and Confederate soldiers were hospitalized. Living historians help you discover the stories of the Friday, August 12th, Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th only
Special Double Decker Battlefield Bus Tours: Battlefield Bus Tours are a great way to experience the hallowed ground of the Gettysburg battlefield led by a Licensed Battlefield Guide throughout the day. This is the last chance for visitors to have the extraordinary opportunity to step aboard a double decker bus for a special open air
Come see Littlestown’s best in floats, bands, old cars, and many other unique and historical entries along with honoring our military veterans and those that are currently serving.
Littlestown Municipal Band will perform at 7:30 at the Littlestown Community Park as part of the Littlestown Good Ole Days Celebration. There will be a special tribute to current military members and veterans.
Fireworks at the Littlestown Community Park as part of the Littlestown Good Ole Days celebration.
As part of the Littlestown Good Ole Days Festival celebration, Littlestown will host a 5K Run. Registration at 7 am. Race starts at Littlestown High School, 200 East Myrtle Street, Littlestown, PA 17340. Pre-race meeting at 7:50 am, race starts at 8:00 am.
Littlestown Good Ole Days Festival features antiques, craft and food vendors, entertainment, colonial craft demonstrations, kids area includes moonbounce, petting zoo and more! Entertainment this year are: Hank & Darlene Parlett, Littlestown History by Peter Little, Dance Works, Littlestown Municipal Band, and Brian Colgan. Check our Facebook page for times. Festival is located in Littlestown
Cirque Italia is now presenting: “PARANORMAL CIRQUE!” This brand NEW 3rd UNIT (AKA Black Unit) IS HERE IN HARRISBURG, PA from August 23-26!!! Are you ready HARRISBURG? Do you love thrilling, wicked, sexy, or even dangerous things? Be ready to escape to a new world! Paranormal Cirque will expose you to a unique creation
Yard Sale, 5K Run, Crafters, Face Painting, Ice Cream Sundaes, Breakfast Food, Petting Zoo, Chicken BBQ Civil War Exhibit and Sales, Traditional Fire Starting by Dwayne Unger, Antiques Sales, Old Tyme Photo Booth photos, Self-guided Walking Tour of York Springs, Senior Citizens Exhibit Exploration of BIG Equipment, Bounce House, Barrel Train and Tour of Old
Join us for our Annual Buchanan Valley Picnic, on Saturday, August 25, 2018, from noon until dusk, rain or shine. Homecooked Family-Style Ham and Chicken dinners will be served all day. Price is $10.00 for adults; $4.00 for children ages 6 to 12; and ages 5 and under are free. To be held at the
Cool off with live music, wine, the Van GO food truck, wood-fired pizzas, games, and vendors
Author John Michael Priest will be signing copies of his book, "Stand To It and Give Them Hell" This is a book about combat as seen through the eyes of those who waged it. There is no glamour here, and no adventure. Nor are there accusations, confessions, or second-guessing from the comfort of
With the release of Jesse McCartney’s new single “Better With You” — his first new music since his well-received 2014 album ‘In Technicolor’ — it’s worth noting that the New York-born singer, songwriter, producer, and actor has had the kind of career that most young artists aspire to. With multiple platinum-selling tracks and a songwriting
See the Gettysburg Battlefield in a new light and experience an unforgettable evening on iconic Little Round Top as the sun sets over the valley. Sit back and take in the history of Gettysburg’s hallowed ground from a double decker bus, accompanied by an expert Licensed Battlefield Guide. You will depart the bus several times
Editor Janet Croon will be discussing the Civil War Diary of LeRoy Wiley Gresham entitled, "The War Outside My Window". LeRoy Gresham was born in 1847 to an affluent and prominent slaveholding family in Macon, Georgia. As a young child he suffered a horrific leg and back injury that left him an invalid. Educated, inquisitive,
The Hanover Chili Cook Off has become a staple for family entertainment, chili tasting and fundraising for local nonprofit organizations, all built around the PA State Chili Cooking Championships. The day’s events include three local bands, a magician, a juggler, a face painter and many, MANY varieties of chili, along with many supporting vendors. Not