Dwight D. Eisenhower lived in Gettysburg twice–first during WWI, when he led a tank training camp and combatted a deadly pandemic, and again as president, when he entertained foreign leaders and steered the country clear of nuclear war. Explore the life and legacy of our nation’s 34th president and his beloved wife, Mamie, through a
Each year our Road Rally guides more than 50 driver-navigator teams on an exciting road trip across the county’s most beautiful, least-traveled roads at the peak of fall foliage colors. Along the way, you’ll be asked specific trivia questions and participate in small skill challenges. Our Rally is not a race, but there are prizes
In his long life, Dwight Eisenhower owned only one homestead: his Gettysburg farm. Following his rise to prominence as the supreme commander of the Allied forces in Europe in World War II, Eisenhower sought to purchase a piece of property where he and Mamie could settle down and where he could leave the land better
Dr. Gabor Boritt is one of the most recognized Lincoln scholars of the past century. His work spans nearly five decades and has transformed our understanding of America’s 16th president. Gabor’s son, Jake, produced the film Budapest to Gettysburg in 2007 about his father’s remarkable journey from a childhood caught in the crossfire of the
In 1747, the York-Nichol’s Gap Road was laid out (from east to west) through the Marsh Creek Settlement. In 1769, a north-south road was established from Baltimore to Shippensburg, and an intersection was created in front of the tavern of Samuel Gettys. Eventually, a town was formed at the crossroads. Gettysburg grew and prospered, and
On July 1, 1863, John Burns left his Gettysburg home and joined in the fighting west of the town. He was wounded and captured but survived the battle to become one of the famous civilian warriors in American history. Join historian and author Timothy H. Smith as he relates the story of “The Hero of
During the early morning hours of June 28, 1863, General George Gordon Meade was appointed commander of the Army of the Potomac. Over the course of the next three days, he rapidly advanced his troops northward, surprising the Confederate Army and forcing them into the decisive battle of the war. Join author and historian Timothy
Have you ever fired a cannon? Now is your chance! On Monday, July 1st you can take part in the firing of our reproduction 10-pounder Parrot rifle. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to join our trained cannon crew and pull the lanyard (rope) to fire a blank (black powder) round. The cannon will be
