Join Gene Barr for a special presentation on his book "A Civil War Captain and His Lady: Love, Courtship, and Combat from Fort Donelson through the Vicksburg Campaign." Hear the story of Josiah Moore, the captain of CO. F, 17th Illinois, and Jennie Lindsay, a woman from one of Peoria's most prominent families. Three years
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
From canteens and belt buckles to bullets and artillery shells, authentic objects found in and around Gettysburg form the backbone of this hands-on program. Wearing white gloves, participants will have the opportunity to handle original Civil War artifacts and learn about the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg, including how area residents faced the dangers
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
The Battle of Antietam, fought in and around Sharpsburg, Maryland, on September 17, 1862, was the bloodiest day in American history, but its horrendous effect on area civilians is rarely discussed. Steven Cowie's When Hell Came to Sharpsburg rectifies this oversight. By the time the battle ended, more than 23,000 men had been killed, wounded,
Join us for a special recording of the popular Battle of Gettysburg Podcast as we commemorate the 160th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Gettysburg and delivery of the Gettysburg Address. Podcast co-hosts Jim Hessler, Eric Lindblade, and Jody Wilson welcome special guest ACHS Historian Tim Smith as we uniquely tackle all things related
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
To kick off a weekend of events celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the movie Gettysburg’s release, we are excited to welcome New York Times best-selling author Jeff Shaara for a thoughtful commentary on his father’s life and career, his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel: The Killer Angels, and the book’s 1993 Hollywood adaptation. The program will begin