Presidential Visits to Gettysburg

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave the most famous speech in American history. Since Lincoln, many other presidents have visited Gettysburg, some to find inspiration from the events that occurred here in 1863 and others to deliver their own “Gettysburg Address.” Join Historian Timothy H. Smith for this free public program as he

Free

A Tale of Two Camps: Gettysburg’s Forgotten History from the Great Depression to World War II

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

In the years since the Battle of Gettysburg, the battlefield has undergone many changes and uses. Those familiar with the history of the battlefield know about the Reunion of the Blue & Gray in 1913 and the 75th Reunion in 1938. Many also know about the establishment of Camp Colt, commanded by Captain Dwight Eisenhower

Free – $10

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

Cliff Arquette Comes to Town: How Charley Weaver Helped Put Gettysburg Back on the Map

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, there wasn’t a living room television that didn’t have America’s favorite comedic country bumpkin, Charley Weaver, regularly on the screen. Created by Cliff Arquette, the character of Charley Weaver not only entertained millions of Americans but also educated them about the historic battle of Gettysburg. Join Glenn Corbett

Free – $10

Adams County Bus Tour: From the French and Indian War to the American Revolution

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

Join Tim Smith, Director of Education at ACHS, for a scenic bus tour through Adams County, exploring key sites linked to the area’s two earliest conflicts. The excursion will include stops at locations tied to notable French & Indian War raids, as well as cemeteries, taverns, and churchyards that honor Revolutionary War Patriots. The tour

$60 – $80