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

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