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  • Discover Adams County Bus Tour

    Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

    Whether you're a life-long resident of Adams County or a visiting Gettysburg buff, we invite you to join us on […]

    $70

  • Celebrating 150 Years of New Oxford

    Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

    This year marks the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of the Borough of New Oxford. Join Adams County historian Timothy […]

    Free

  • Revolutionary War On-Site Encampment

    Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

    Soldier Lads, Camp Lasses, and the Stinging Lash: Martial Might and Law in the American Revolution Join us for our […]

    Free

  • Book Signing with Jeff Shaara

    Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

    Join best-selling author Jeff Shaara for a book signing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Adams County Historical […]

    Free

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

    Free