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
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.
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
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
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
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
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!
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.
