Join Wayne Motts as he explores just a few personal stories of some of the men from Adams County who died serving their country during the Korea and Vietnam Wars. Wayne E. Motts is the President & CEO of the Gettysburg Foundation. He is also the Director Emeritus of the Adams County Historical Society. Tickets
Because of the famous battle that occurred here, Gettysburg and its surrounding is one of the best documented areas in terms of 19th century cartography. Join ACHS Historian Tim Smith as he examines the early maps of Gettysburg and Adams County. Tickets are now available at: https://tinyurl.com/mr36k7vn. Tickets are $10/members and $25/non-members. Please note that a
John “Jack” Hopkins was an important member of the Black community of Gettysburg in the 1800s. At the time of the Civil War, Jack was the janitor for Pennsylvania College (now Gettysburg College) and he lived with his family on campus in a custodial house located behind Pennsylvania Hall. Since 2021, the Department of Anthropology
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
In fleshing out the lives of our ancestors or a specific historical event, the newspapers of the day are an often-overlooked resource. Learn the most up-to-date strategies for finding and searching these local and national publications with ACHS Historian Tim Smith. Tickets are now available at: https://tinyurl.com/49mfapsb. Tickets are $10/members and $25/non-members. Please note that a
Probably the most famous and best documented of the “Underground Railroad” sites in the area, James McAllister and his family assisted hundreds of freedom seekers in the years prior to the American Civil War. The Adams County Historical Society has gained special permission from the property owner for this exciting tour of the site. Join
The Adams County Farmers Market is excited to host our first annual Street Food Fiesta in partnership with Casa de la Cultura! This event is meant to be a celebration of Central- and South American culinary traditions as well as a chance to highlight Latino-owned businesses in our community. Use the application below to sign
Travel back in time as you visit six historic barns in the Gettysburg area. Drive to each barn in any order and stay as long as you like. Experience living history from the 19th century when these old barns were built using only hand tools. Family-friendly events will be held at each barn. Tour starts
