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  • Teacher Free Day!

    Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

    To celebrate World Teachers' Day, ACHS is offering complimentary admission to all teachers on Saturday, October 5th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Leadership: Beyond the Battle – Open Enrollment

    Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

    ACHS is pleased to introduce Leadership: Beyond the Battle! This program invites you are invited to visit the sacred ground of Gettysburg and engage with the lessons of our shared […]

  • Mortuary Practices: How the Civil War Changed the Death Profession

    Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

    On October 30th at 7 p.m. Duane Hills and Neva FinGado, both Licensed Funeral Professionals, will be discussing the history of embalming practices in the United States and how the […]

    Free – $10

  • Seasonal Civil War Book Sale

    Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

    Join us for a seasonal book sale! We have over 500 Civil War and history books for sale. We will also be featuring a table of Lincoln ephemera available for […]

    Free

  • Gettysburg Holiday House Tour

    Journey through the Gettysburg area for a joyous, self-guided tour of historic buildings that have been decorated for the holidays. Stops include inns, bed & breakfasts, and private homes — […]

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • Adams County’s 225th Birthday

    Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

    In celebration of Adams County’s 225th birthday, county residents are invited to enjoy free admission to Beyond the Battle Museum! To make the day even more fun, we’ll have a […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • Gettysburg’s Rock Creek with Tim Smith

    Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

    Located along the eastern boundary of the Gettysburg National Military Park, Rock Creek was a formidable barrier to the Southern advance on Culp’s Hill during the second and third day […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • Senior Pottery Workshop

    Under the Horizon Pottery and Arts Studio 2650 Biglerville Rd, Gettysburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

    $14

  • The Irish at Gettysburg

    Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

    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 […]

    Free