Join us on Saturday, September 21st at 2 p.m. at the Adams County Historical Society for a program about the meticulous conservation of the bronze statue of Elizabeth Thorn at Evergreen Cemetery. Evergreen Superintendent Brian Kennell will speak about the history of the Women's Memorial and present a film of Andrew Baxter sharing his expertise
PRESS RELEASE The authentic haunted Annabelle doll will be moved from The Warren’s Occult Museum in Monroe, CT to Gettysburg for the fourth annual Warren's Seekers of the Supernatural Paracon! The Warren’s Seekers of the Supernatural Paracon will be coming to Allstar Events Complex in Gettysburg September 27-29, 2024. Presented by New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR) and
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.
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 past. By studying the heroic and harrowing stories of soldiers from the Battle of Gettysburg, participants will gain new insight into effective communication, strategic planning,
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 Civil War played a vital role in moving the death care profession and the preparation of the deceased into a new direction. This is
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 purchase. This sale will be held in the first-floor Seminar Room.
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 — each one with a unique story for you to discover along the way. This program is sponsored by the Adams County Historical Society. This is
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 an intersection was created in front of the tavern of Samuel Gettys. Eventually, a town was formed at the crossroads. Gettysburg grew and prospered, and