Caring for Elizabeth

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

Join us on Saturday, September 21st at 2 p.m. at the Adams County Historical Society for a program about the meticulous conservation of the bronze statue of Elizabeth Thorn at Evergreen Cemetery. Evergreen Superintendent Brian Kennell will speak about the history of the Women's Memorial and present a film of Andrew Baxter sharing his expertise

Free

Questions and Mysteries about Lincoln’s Visit to Gettysburg

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

We all know about Lincoln’s visit to Gettysburg to help dedicate the National Cemetery. You may not know that many of Lincoln’s activities remain mysteries or are controversial. Brad Gottfried provides an engaging and quickly-paced program about the questions that remain over a hundred years after Lincoln’s visit.

Foothills Artists Studio Tour

various locations Fairfield and Cashtown, PA, United States

17th Annual Foothills Artists Studio Tour November 23 & 24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Meet fourteen artists and tour their studios just a few miles west of Gettysburg. This self-guided tour may be completed in any order. Please visit www.foothillsartists.net for more information. The event is free and all ages are welcome. Eight studio

Free

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

Roads to Gettysburg with Tim Smith

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

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

Free

Gettysburg Commercialism with Tim Smith: Museum Edition

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg has been home to dozens of museums in its history. Join historian Timothy Smith for a special edition of his Gettysburg Commercialism series all about the museums that have existed in Gettysburg. This free public program pairs perfectly with Glenn Corbett’s “Cliff Arquette Comes to Town,” which will be happening at 2 p.m. the

Free

Senior Pottery Workshop

Under the Horizon Pottery and Arts Studio 2650 Biglerville Rd, Gettysburg, PA, United States

Our new senior classes are aimed at pottery education as well as fellowship!$14 per person- all supplies included! In March's senior workshop, attendees will get a chance to create their very own garden flower stakes! Flowers will be ready for pickup within 4 weeks, and will be completely weather safe to put in the garden!

$14

The Irish at Gettysburg

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg, and Adams County in general, has always had a strong Irish population. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, join historian and guide Timothy Smith for a program uncovering the history of the Irish at Gettysburg.

Free