Adams County’s 225th Birthday
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 […]
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Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA
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Presidential Visits to Gettysburg
Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PAOn 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 […]
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Gettysburg’s Rock Creek with Tim Smith
Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PALocated 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 […]
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Gettysburg Commercialism with Tim Smith: Museum Edition
Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PAGettysburg 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 […]
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Senior Pottery Workshop
Under the Horizon Pottery and Arts Studio 2650 Biglerville Rd, Gettysburg, PA, United StatesOur 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 […]
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The Irish at Gettysburg
Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PAGettysburg, 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 […]
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Lydia Hamilton Smith and Thaddeus Stevens with Mark Kelley
Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PALydia Hamilton Smith was the mixed-race woman from Gettysburg who came to Lancaster to share life with Congressman Thaddeus Stevens. This presentation is based on new research that establishes that […]
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Between the Firing Lines: Baltimore Street Walking Tour
The Shriver House Museum 307 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA, United StatesJoin a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide for a walking tour of historic Baltimore Street, where you’ll hear stories of the intense fighting that raged here over all three days of […]
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The Life and Death of Jennie Wade with Tim Smith
Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PAAlthough several other civilians were wounded during the battle, Mary Virginia (Jennie) Wade was the only citizen of the town to be killed outright during the fighting. The tragic story […]
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Lexington, Concord, and the Battle Road with Ralph Siegel
Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PAThis year, April 19 marks an historic anniversary of incomparable importance: the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution. In many respects, April 19, 1775, marks the first […]
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Monuments Monday LIVE with Tim Smith
Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PAMonuments Monday is our weekly YouTube series where historian Timothy Smith discusses the hundreds of monuments around the Gettysburg Battlefield. Join him for this special program of a LIVE episode […]
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Civil War Living History Encampment
Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PAJoin The Old Crow Mess for a special living history encampment at the Adams County Historical Society! The encampment will feature reenactors from both the Union and Confederate armies during […]
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