Coffee with a Historian

Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station 35 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA, United States

Join a local historian for a discussion on “All Things Gettysburg 1863” over a cup of coffee. Throughout the summer season, a local historian will discuss Gettysburg related history. Now is your chance to ask a historian what you have always wanted to know about Gettysburg in 1863. Guests are encouraged to interact and join

$12.50

The Ultimate Sacrifice: Adams County Dead in Korea and Vietnam

Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum 625 Biglerville Rd., Gettysburg, PA, United States

Join Wayne Motts as he explores just a few personal stories of some of the men from Adams County who died serving their country during the Korea and Vietnam Wars. Wayne E. Motts is the President & CEO of the Gettysburg Foundation. He is also the Director Emeritus of the Adams County Historical Society. Tickets

$10

Mapping the Gettysburg Battlefield

Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum 625 Biglerville Rd., Gettysburg, PA, United States

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

$10 – $25

1939/40 Phoney War Historical Reenactment

1045 Barlow Two Taverns Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 1045 Barlow Two Taverns Road, Gettysburg, PA, United States

Battle of France Events, presents '1939/40 Phoney War', hosted by Wheels of Liberation. This historical battle reenactment and living history event will present the unique European countries in World War 2, prior to the US involvement. Living historians will tell the story of the chaotic beginning of the conflict that lead to one of the

Free

It’s All About You – Express Yourself, Immersive Teen Event

Brighter Tomorrows Center 224 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA, United States

Kick-Off the Holidays with this free and fun interactive event for middle and high school age teens on December 21 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. As a part of the Safe Space Adams County initiative, Collaborating for Youth and the Brighter Tomorrows Center are partnering to hold this exciting and fun interactive youth event: Express

Mythicon – Mid-Winter Gathering of the FAE

Eisenhower All Star Complex 2634 Emmitsburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA, United States

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

$30 – $150

An Evening with the Painting

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA, United States

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

$15 – $35

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