Gettysburg History’s lineup of public programs continues, offering opportunities to explore our very special history through quilts, music, pop culture and one of the nation’s most famous military campaigns.

The series begins Saturday, July 18, at 3 p.m. with “Stitched Through History: Civil War Quilts and Their Stories”, presented by Gayle Underwood at 307 Baltimore St. The program will examine the role quilts played during the Civil War and the stories they continue to tell about the era.

On Saturday, Aug. 1, at 3 p.m., musician and historian Matthew Dodd will present “Songs and Stories of the Civil War” at the same location. The program combines period music with historical storytelling to provide a unique look at the lives and experiences of Civil War soldiers and civilians.

Two programs are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, at 625 Biglerville Road. At 11 a.m., Ken Gavin will present “Pop Goes the Revolution!”, exploring how popular culture has interpreted and remembered the American Revolution through the years.

Later that afternoon, at 2 p.m., author and historian Jim Hessler will present “Gettysburg Connections to Custer’s Last Stand”, examining the links between veterans of the Battle of Gettysburg and the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn.

Advance reservations are required for each program and tickets are available through Gettysburg History.

Gettysburg History is the public education and museum initiative of the Adams County Historical Society. The organization operates the Gettysburg History Center and preserves thousands of artifacts, photographs, and archival materials related to Gettysburg, Adams County, and the American Civil War while offering educational programs and exhibits throughout the year.

Source: Gettysburg History, Adams County Historical Society