Mythicon is the mid-winter gathering of the magical folk of the faerie realm. Faeries, trolls, goblins, gnomes, mermaids and other mythical creatures come together to push back the winter blues and plant the seed for a new mythical year at a three day weekend event. Celebrate the renewing energy of winter and the promise of
Join us on the Cyclorama platform for an exclusive after-hours, close-up look at the iconic Gettysburg Cyclorama painting. The Gettysburg Foundation's Chris Brenneman presents this exclusive after-hours program on the historic, restored Battle of Gettysburg Cyclorama painting. Painted in the 1880s by French artist Paul Philippoteaux and a team of artists, the Battle of Gettysburg
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
Learn about the local children who witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg up close. Through rare letters, diaries, and manuscripts preserved by the Adams County Historical Society, ACHS Historian Tim Smith weave together a unique story that is fascinating for all ages. This free public program will be held on Saturday, March 30th at 11 a.m. at
If you love barns, you'll love this art exhibition! Up to 50 of area's most noted artists will be showing their work in HGAC’s 16th Annual BarnArt Show and Sale. The exhibit will be held at the G.A.R. Hall at 53 East Middle St. in historic downtown Gettysburg from Friday, June 7 until Sunday June
Following the disastrous defeat of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee ordered his men to withdraw across the South Mountain Range into the Cumberland Valley and southward to the safety of Virginia. However, disengaging his forces and protecting his rear guard would be no simple task. Join historian Timothy
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 he 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
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 he 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
