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WEBGettysburg Area Events Calendar Looking for what to do in Gettysburg and Adams County, PA? The Connection is pleased to provide the complete go-to calendar for Adams County Events. Our events update regularly so please check back for changes or cancellations. Please share your events with us by clicking here. Looking for something specific like
Grand Opening: Children of Gettysburg 1863
WEBAug 26, 2021 · Gettysburg visitors and residents will soon have a new, family-friendly attraction to explore when the Gettysburg Foundation opens the Children of Gettysburg 1863 on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at the former Rupp House History Center. The interactive adventure for young historians, Children of Gettysburg 1863 provides young visitors with a hands-on history experience in Gettysburg through the ...
ACHS Introduces Black History Trail - Gettysburg Connection
WEB1 day ago · Experience the often-overlooked history of African Americans in Gettysburg and Adams County with the Black History Trail. Launched earlier this year, the trail offers a unique perspective on the events before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg, shedding a light on the experiences of Black citizens in …
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GNMP announces schedule for the 161st anniversary of the …
WEBJun 6, 2024 · The Sacred Trust Lecture Series, co-sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation and Gettysburg National Military Park, will be held July 1 to 3 and July 6 to 7 at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center and features renowned authors, historians, and National Park Service Rangers examining various aspects of the American Civil War experience, the Battle of Gettysburg, and ...
Gettysburg Foundation Announces Fall and Winter Hours for …
WEB4 days ago · Ticket to the Past–Unforgettable Journeys will begin fall hours at the beginning of October. During the fall season months of October and November, the virtual reality experience in the historic Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station will be open Thursday through Sunday, 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. With the historic site closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, beginning
Caught in the Crossfire: Gettysburg Civilians’ Stories
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · What were the lives of civilians caught up in the Battle of Gettysburg? A new program from the Adams County Historical Society offers insight into the lives of local civilians during this pivotal event. The program, titled Caught in the Crossfire, uses eyewitness accounts and rare artifacts to tell the story of how life went
About Gettysburg - Gettysburg Connection
WEBAbout Gettysburg Borough Gettysburg, the Adams County seat, was originally settled in 1786 and incorporated in 1806. Today, Gettysburg is governed with a Council/Manager form of government. Gettysburg boasts a vitality and historic downtown seen in few communities of its size. Specialty shops, coffee shops, taverns, art galleries, athletic facilities, non-profit organizations, history centers ...
Braking for Barns — 2024 HGAC Historic Barns Tour a success
WEB4 days ago · More than 225 barn lovers braved the morning drizzle on Saturday, Sept. 21 to participate in HGAC’s 2024 Historic Barns Tour of Gettysburg and Adams County. They were rewarded with a sunny afternoon — perfect for visiting the six barns on the tour schedule. The tour began at the historic 1914 Round Barn at 298