Teacher Free Day!

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

To celebrate World Teachers' Day, ACHS is offering complimentary admission to all teachers on Saturday, October 5th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Debris of Battle with Tim Smith

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

From canteens and belt buckles to bullets and artillery shells, authentic objects found in and around Gettysburg form the backbone of this hands-on program. Wearing white gloves, participants will have the opportunity to handle original Civil War artifacts and learn about the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg, including how area residents faced the dangers

Free

Seasonal Civil War Book Sale

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

Join us for a seasonal book sale! We have over 500 Civil War and history books for sale. We will also be featuring a table of Lincoln ephemera available for purchase. This sale will be held in the first-floor Seminar Room.

Free

Witnessing Lincoln with Tim Smith

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

Abraham Lincoln spent just 25 hours in Gettysburg, but while he was here, he changed the course of history. This program follows Lincoln’s visit step-by-step and highlights dozens of first-hand accounts written by people who witnessed the president deliver the most famous speech of all time.

Free

Christmas at the Museum

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

Join ACHS for our Christmas at the Museum celebration from December 7-8! Kids get to enter the museum for FREE on both days, and adults enjoy 50% off their regular admission price. There will be a hot chocolate bar, kids crafts, and our BRAND NEW holiday scavenger hunt. Come out an join us as we

Gettysburg Holiday House Tour

Journey through the Gettysburg area for a joyous, self-guided tour of historic buildings that have been decorated for the holidays. Stops include inns, bed & breakfasts, and private homes — each one with a unique story for you to discover along the way. This program is sponsored by the Adams County Historical Society. This is

Historic Rock Chapel Church Christmas Eve Services

Rock Chapel Church 4730 Oxford Rd, York Springs, PA, United States

Bundle up and step back in time for an old-fashioned candlelight service.  Dress warmly or bring a blanket!  This takes place and a historic building without electricity or heat. Rock Chapel Church was founded in 1773, rebuilt in 1849, and is the  oldest Methodist meeting place west of the Susquehanna River and the first Methodist

Free

Adams County’s 225th Birthday

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

In celebration of Adams County’s 225th birthday, county residents are invited to enjoy free admission to Beyond the Battle Museum! To make the day even more fun, we’ll have a variety of scavenger hunts for younger visitors. Plus, we will be offering two free screenings of Jake Boritt’s film, Adams County USA, at 11:00 AM

Free