• 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
  • 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
  • Between the Firing Lines: Baltimore Street Walking Tour

    The Shriver House Museum 307 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA, United States

    Join 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

    $30