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

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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

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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

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Lydia Hamilton Smith and Thaddeus Stevens with Mark Kelley

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

Lydia 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

Free – $10

The Life and Death of Jennie Wade with Tim Smith

Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA

Although 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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