The Lincoln Cemetery Association will hold a Memorial Day Program on Sunday May 26 starting at 1:45 p.m. This program has been a long-time tradition for Lincoln Cemetery but has not been held recently . The cemetery is located at the corner of Lincoln and Long Lane. Parking is available at the rec park parking
On Wednesday, May 15, Miranda Wisor, Executive Director of Adams County Library, presented Andrew Dalton, Executive Director of the Adams County Historical Society, with the original deed to 59 East High Street, Gettysburg. According to the historical record, Adams County was established on January 22, 1800, and Gettysburg was named the county seat. As part
Joining the harmonious celebration of music, the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival proudly announces its upcoming instrument donation drive on Saturday, June 8th, from 12-5pm. Embracing the spirit of generosity, the festival invites patrons to donate musical instruments in good working condition. These instruments will find new life in local school districts, enhancing music education and
The Wise Guys will be making its first appearance at the 2024 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival on Saturday, June 8th at 3:00 p.m. Founded in 2002, The Wise Guys began as a traditional brass ensemble, and when the University of Virgina at Wise began to offer a music major in 2007, the group narrowed its
The annual Collaborating For Youth (CFY) Youth Coalition Leadership Camp will take place during August at Camp Thompson in Gardners, PA. This opportunity is open to 25 selected youth at no cost. Applicants should be Adams County residents rising into 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades who are interested in working with the CFY Youth
Editor’s Note: Jim Lady is the Upper Adams School Board President Dear Mr. Lady, We are a group of community members and Upper Adams parents with current and former Canners (Upper Adams Community Cares) who have been following recent decisions and discussions by school board members. Our goal is to be proactive in ensuring open
The East Berlin Community Singers under the direction of Jane Johnston have been invited to Normandy France by Earl T Hurrey, MGySgt USMC (ret.), Vice President of Military and Veterans Affairs Selection Chair, to perform during the Liberation Memorial Ceremony at the Brittany American Cemetery on June 6, 2024. The singers will perform the opening
Comcast has announced it has been selected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as part of the Broadband Infrastructure Program funded by the Capital Projects Fund (CPF), to expand its network across 158 municipalities. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority awarded Comcast more than $61 million to bring gigabit plus speeds to homes and businesses that were previously unserved
by Sara Edmiston Ebooks aren’t for everyone, and we understand that. That’s one of the reasons why we offer our library by mail program to anyone in Adams County who has a temporary or permanent handicap, is elderly, or is ill and can’t go to the physical library. We’re happy to provide Library by Mail
On Sunday, May 12, at 3 p.m., the Adams County Historical Society museum will host Holocaust researcher and film subject Dory Sontheimer for a presentation and discussion related to her book “The Seven Boxes” and the film of the same name. Sontheimer grew up in Barcelona and learned in her late teens that she was a
Darden Purcell, a Washington D.C. vocalist, will be the featured artist at the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival Jazz al Fresco benefit concert on Thursday, June 6. Darden has shared the stage with leading jazz artists Maria Schneider, Eric Alexander, Terell Stafford, Eddie Daniels, Jim Pugh, Chip McNeill, Chuchito Valdes, Alan Baylock, Byron Stripling, Joel Spencer,
The Adams County Community Foundation announced Wednesday $160,000 in new scholarship awards to students in Adams County and South-Central Pennsylvania. The amount awarded brings the total amount of scholarships granted by the Community Foundation since its founding to more than $1.75 million. Awards range from $500 to $30,000 each and go to students pursuing higher
The 2024 Tuba Open Golf Tournament will be played at the Carroll Valley Golf Course, June 6 with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.The $90 registration fee includes cart, practice putting green, lunch and prizes. Prizes are awarded for first and second place, longest drive, closest to the pin, most honest foursome and most mature foursome, plus
By Bob McIlhenny Come celebrate our great old barns and the 50 artists who have captured them in works of art. Our Pennsylvania bank barns are unique with the cantilevered forebay in front and an earthen bank in the back. They are icons of what we love about Adams County, our “rural character.” The HGAC
The Rios babies started coming this week at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. And they just kept coming: first Ricardo, then Diana, and finally Emiliano. Holding their babies are siblings (from left) Claudia I. Rios-Torres, Valentin Rios Torres, and Rosaura “Rosy” Rios Torres. Valentin Rios and two of his sisters, Rosy and Claudia, all welcomed new babies in less
by Ryan Huffman Whether you like to keep up with technology trends or not, many of us have probably heard (and may be tired of hearing) those two little letters with big implications: AI. But like a lot of the emerging technology of which people can be initially weary, it looks like AI is here
During the week of the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Gettysburg Foundation is pleased to host A Historic Evening with Stephen Lang, Jeff Shaara & Harold Holzer Friday, July 5, 2024. Award-winning stage and screen actor, playwright and author Stephen Lang, The New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara and leading Lincoln
Golf and art enthusiasts came together on Thursday at The Links of Gettysburg to participate in the 9th annual Tee It Up FORE the Arts golf tournament, benefiting the Adams County Arts Council. A cool, sunny, beautiful day served as backdrop for a fun-filled celebration of golf, food, and community. The event was the Arts
Join a special community awareness briefing led by the Department of Homeland Security to hear about the efforts being put forth to prevent targeted violence right here in Adams County and learn why it’s so important. Targeted violence refers to violence that is premeditated and directed at specific individuals, groups, or locations. Perpetrators select their targets
by Natasha Swiger In the age of digitization of films and the increasing popularity of streaming platforms, libraries continue to see a decrease in DVD checkouts. It’s not surprising that the convenience of browsing titles, selecting, and watching a film from the comfort of your own home is now the preferred method of movie viewing.
In 1875, George F. Patton published “A Practical Guide to the Arrangement of Band Music” that includes this thought: “When we see a town with flourishing enterprises, such as newspapers, schools, libraries, picture galleries, literary and scientific societies, concert halls, theaters, and brass bands, we need not be told that it is the dwelling place
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, is now celebrating its 16th Season as the only year-round community theatre in Adams County. EMMA! A pop musical, based on the Jane Austen novel, will perform weekends April 19-28, 2024 at
Plank Gym on the Gettysburg College Campus will again be the site of the Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser next Friday, April 26th, from 4-7 p.m. Hosted by The Gleaning Project, it brings together artists, businesses, restaurants, and philanthropists to make a meaningful impact in the fight against food insecurity and the need for nutritious produce
This is a reminder that northbound and southbound Route 15 in Adams County is scheduled to be closed this weekend so a pipe can be replaced just south of the Steinwehr Avenue Exit near Gettysburg. Weather permitting, this work will be performed from 9:00 PM Friday, April 19, through 6:00 AM Monday, April 22. A
During the week of the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, on Friday, July 5, 2024, join the Gettysburg Foundation for A Historic Evening with Stephen Lang and Jeff Shaara. Award-winning stage and screen actor, playwright and author Stephen Lang and The New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara will appear for a special evening of live performances,
The Gettysburg Nature Alliance invites the community to celebrate Earth Day by participating in a stream clean-up event on Saturday, April 20, from 10 am to 2 pm at the historic Sachs Bridge. The event will include an open house at the Barn at Sachs Bridge where attendees can learn more about the GNA’s mission, explore upcoming
The Adams County Housing Authority is seeking new landlords for its housing choice voucher program. To help prospective landlords learn more about keeping their units filled with reliable tenants while about helping the community, the agency is offering an Open House on Tuesday May 21, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Misty Ridge
The Gettysburg Nature Alliance is inviting individuals to embrace tranquility amidst historical surroundings with their upcoming meditation classes at the Barn at Sachs Bridge. Beginning on April 18th, these sessions will run every Thursday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm for six consecutive weeks. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Sachs Bridge and fields, the barn
by Jess Shelleman El día de los niños/El día de los libros, also known as Children’s Day/Book Day, or simply just Día, is an initiative of the ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children), a division of the ALA (American Library Association). Día is a celebration of children, families, and reading and a nationally recognized
Saturday at 4 p.m., Music, Gettysburg! will present “The Golden Age of Lutheran Choral Music.” Led by the Boston Shawm and Sackbut Ensemble (America’s premier Renaissance band) and the Schola Cantorum of Gettysburg, the afternoon will include music by composers from Martin Luther to J. S. Bach. The music is astounding in its range and
by Barbara Buckley I’m new to ordering e-books for adults for the Adams County Library System, having completed my first order in January. There are things I know and things I’m learning. I knew e-books were popular. Every month, new users are finding their way to our e-books. In 2018, check-outs totaled 28,830. Compare that
National Riding Stables Horse Rescue announced today that it had received a grant through the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign for free vaccinations for twenty of its rescued horses. “These free vaccinations will protect our precious horses from diseases such as West Nile Virus, Equine Encephalitis, tetanus, and rabies,” said Terry Latschar. The Unwanted Horse
@Home in Adams County and the Adams County Arts Council are collaborating on the next iteration of The People Project and are actively seeking folks who live and/or work in Adams County to share their stories, keeping in mind @Home’s vision: All residents of Adams County will have opportunities to live in safe housing in
After displaying an exhibit of beautiful pastel paintings created by Links resident and artist Wanda Snader Dehan at the Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) in January, Dehan graciously granted ACAC permission to use some of her works depicting landscapes of The Links to bring attention to ACAC’s 9th Annual Tee it Up FORE the Arts golf
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, is now celebrating its 16th Season as the year-round community theatre in Adams County. GCT is the producer of the first EVER Miss Gettysburg Scholarship Competition within the legendary Miss America System.
Max Felty has been named the eighth recipient of Destination Gettysburg’s “Jim Getty Spirit of Gettysburg Award,” exemplifying leadership and dedication as a champion of the Adams County tourism industry. As president of Gettysburg Tours Inc., Felty oversees Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours, Gettysburg Group Reservations, the Gettysburg Tour Center, Ghostly Images of Gettysburg, and the
Thank you to everyone who purchased apples and provided donations during our apple sale to benefit the Upper Adams Canner Funds. Hollabaugh Bros. recently presented a check to Canner Funds in the amount of $2,280 to support the success of students in the Upper Adams School District. Featured image caption (L to R): Ann Showers,
At its meeting on Monday evening, the Gettysburg Planning Commission approved a request from the Adams County Library System to allow a new library to be built near the YWCA on Fairfield Rd. The site currently includes three dormitories on the Lutheran Seminary Campus which would be razed. The current Gettysburg library would be closed.
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, is now celebrating its 16th Season as the year-round community theatre in Adams County. GCT will be producing the Miss Gettysburg Scholarship Competition 7pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024 which is a direct
Many members of our community hold cherished memories of their experiences at the YWCA. Whether it was learning to swim, participating in before-and-after school programs or attending summer camps, the YWCA has touched the lives of countless individuals. Today, it continues to offer childcare, wellness, and advocacy. However, the Gettysburg YWCA is currently facing a
Gettysburg College will host Corey Harris on the campus on March 27 and 28. Harris will conduct two blues guitar workshops and present a concert at the Gettysburg Majestic Theater. Harris is an American blues and reggae musician who lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. Along with Keb’ Mo’ and Alvin Youngblood Hart, Harris created acoustic guitar blues
The Adams County Heritage Festival planning committee and interested community members convened on March 12 to deliberate on the festival’s future and discuss strategies to enhance its community impact. Chaired by Bill Collinge, the meeting saw active participation from various community stakeholders, reflecting a collective endeavor to sustain and enrich the festival’s legacy. Established in
National Park Service (NPS) Deputy Regional Director Cinda Waldbuesser today announced the selection of Kristina (Kris) Heister as the superintendent for Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Heister has worked at Gettysburg and Eisenhower as deputy superintendent since 2020. She begins her new assignment on March 24, 2024. “Kris brings a wealth
Every spring, thousands of acres of fruit trees awaken from their winter slumber as blossoms emerge in a breathtaking landscape surrounding Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. A few minutes’ drive down winding country roads leads to the Adams County Blossom Belt, where fruit trees paint a picture in hues of pink and white. Apple, apricot, cherry, peach, pear
The Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc. presents a pair of patriotic concerts entitled “This is My Country!” The first concert will take place on Friday, May 24 at 7:00 P.M. at the First Church of Hanover, located at 200 Frederick St., Hanover, PA 17331. The second concert will take place on Sunday, May 26th at 3:00
If you can’t make it to Washington, D.C. for the White House Easter Egg Roll, then hop on down to Eisenhower National Historic Site in Gettysburg, PA, to participate in our first-ever Easter Egg Roll event! Stop by Eisenhower National Historic Site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 to enjoy games,
Hollabaugh Bros. in Biglerville is teaming up with Upper Adams Canner Funds for an apple sale, March 12-16. The Hollabaugh family, whose famous bin porch always has great pricing on first quality peaches and apples, will be discounting things even farther for this 5 day event. A large brown paper bag of Crimson Crisp or
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today there will be lane restrictions for tree trimming beginning next week on northbound Route 15 in Adams County from the Maryland state line in Freedom Township to Route 394 (Strivers Corner Road) in Straban Township. This work is part of a 14.8-mile pavement preservation project that includes
by Natasha Swiger As a “Rookie Library Manager,” last year was my first go at planning Summer Quest, previously known as Summer Reading, for the New Oxford branch of the Adams County Library System. This time last year, I was one week into what I still describe as “The Best Job Ever!” and the ideas
As part of her duties to develop and extend relationships and connections from Gettysburg to other corners of the Commonwealth, Gettysburg Mayor Rita Frealing attended a reception for Black History Month at the Susquehanna River residence of Governor Josh Shapiro on Tuesday. Frealing said the reception was attended by borough councilmembers, county commissioners, and dignitaries
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, is now celebrating its 16th Season as the only year-round community theatre in Adams County. The Tennessee Williams classic play, The Glass Menagerie, will perform weekends March 8-17, 2024 at 7pm Fridays and Saturdays
by Catherine Vasko In early 2023, grant applications were submitted for permanent StoryWalk® Exhibits (StoryWalk for short) to be installed near the Carroll Valley and East Berlin branches of the Adams County Library System (ACLS). On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, official word was received that the applications were approved. That’s right, folks – two new
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s well-deserved reputation for military leadership comes mainly from the formal command authority he exercised: first at Gettysburg’s Camp Colt during World War I; as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force during World War II; as postwar U.S. Army Chief of Staff; and as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, for NATO, in the
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a resurfacing project on Route 97 in Littlestown Borough and Germany Township, Adams County, is scheduled to begin soon. Weather permitting, this project will begin Monday, March 4. Work will be performed during daylight hours. There will be lane restrictions with flaggers providing traffic control. No
Adams County residents are invited to enjoy complimentary admission to the Gettysburg Heritage Center on Monday, February 19, 2024. The museum is open to visitors from 10 am – 4 pm, with the last entrance into the exhibit area at 3:00 pm. The invitation allows for more locals to come and experience what the Heritage
The Adams County Farmers Market is excited to announce that the opening day he Opening Day of the Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM)’s 2024 season is set for Saturday, April 27th from 8am-1pm at the Gettysburg Rec Park, located at 545 Long Lane. Market shoppers can expect to see a familiar cast of market vendors
Lovebirds are invited to flock to the heart of Gettysburg for a vow renewal event celebrating the season of love in what many are calling the most romantic small town in Pennsylvania. “Gettysburg Loves Love”, a first-time event presented by Destination Gettysburg, Community Media of South Central PA, and Main Street Gettysburg, will take place
By Sherrie DeMartino Have you ever read a large print book? Not for you, you say? Think they are only for older people? You might want to rethink that. Large print books have actually been shown to help with literacy tools such as decoding, fluency, tracking, and comprehension. It’s a given that the extra white
Gettysburg Area High School is proud to present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” opening Friday, March 1 2nd and performing at 7pm Friday and Saturday and also at 2pm on Saturday. Advance ticket sales are highly encouraged to ensure the best seating. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students.
Gettysburg resident and Democrat Shanin Caplener is pursuing a run for the 91st District State House seat currently held by Republican Dan Moul. Caplener has been a resident of Adams County for over 13 years. “I love my adopted town—Gettysburg, Adams County,” she said. “Raising my daughter Ruth along with my husband Paul, I want
As part of Black History Month, Anthony Ray Hinton, who survived for 30 years on Alabama’s death row, will be sharing his incredible journey and shedding light on reforming a flawed justice system. Rosie Bolen, Ph.D., a member of Gettysburg’s Interfaith Center for Justice and Peace, is inviting the community to attend this powerful
Now in its sixth year, the Adams County Pour Tour kicked off 2024 with a new digital passport, new prizes and more than 10 locations where visitors and residents can taste an amazing variety of craft beverages in the Gettysburg area. In 2018, Destination Gettysburg launched the craft beverage trail, now featuring locally made beer,
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, is now celebrating its 16th Season as the only year-round community theatre in Adams County. Opening this Friday, February 2nd and performing at 7pm Fridays and Saturdays and also at 2pm Saturdays
by Annette DeFuso There are thousands of new nonfiction books published each year, and it can be a challenge to find the best books for our collection. Fortunately, there are several resources to help with the selection process. The library system has a collection development policy that guides all of our purchasing decisions. For the
Pennsylvania Uniters is a politically diverse group of 23 community members in South-Central Pennsylvania committed to embracing our shared values and working across our differences to prevent targeted violence, including political violence such as physical attacks against people because of their party affiliations or viewpoints. We were selected through a competitive application process for the Uniting to
WellSpan Health now has three of its hospitals ranked as America’s Best, according to Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital has reached new heights, being recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals. WellSpan York Hospital has been recognized as one of America’s 100
Beginning today, Pennsylvania’s updated Dog Law takes effect to increase public safety in communities, add consumer protections for those who buy or adopt dogs, strengthen requirements for all types of kennels, and increase penalties for those who violate the law and put people and dogs at risk. Pennsylvania’s Dog Law received a bipartisan upgrade
FOR IMCameron Schroy announced today that he will be running for the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 33rd Senatorial District. The district encompasses all of Franklin and Adams Counties. The primary election is April 23. “I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state senate,” said Schroy. “I am from here, I
Due to lack of funding, Gettysburg Alive and Gettysburg Pride will no longer be producing the Gettysburg New Year’s Eve Celebration. These two all-volunteer groups took on this free admission community event the last two years, after there was no event at all in 2020 and 2021. The Adams County Arts Council produced the event
The Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) seeks to promote respectful dialogue on peace, social justice and equity, multiculturalism, and environmental sustainability by hosting events and encouraging individuals and organizations to work together nonviolently to enrich our community. As part of this mission, each year we recognize several members of our community who have
Adams County’s 42nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration was held Monday evening at Christ Chapel, Gettysburg College. Award-winning public relations expert Patricia E. Green was the evening’s featured speaker. Music was provided by the Biglerville High School Jazz Band, the Brownsville Church of God Choir, the Gettysburg Children’s Choir, and the Chamber Chorale.
To invest in the future of the community and tourism industry, Destination Gettysburg recently donated $100,000 to Main Street Gettysburg to kick off the operations endowment campaign that will support a downtown Welcome Center. The Gettysburg Welcome Center, to be located at 340 Baltimore Street between Steinwehr Avenue and Lincoln Square, will serve as a
On Friday, January 12th, Beth Farnham announced her candidacy to be the Democratic nominee against the current U.S. Rep. John Joyce (R-13th District). “It is time for the residents of the 13th District to be represented by someone who honors the Constitutional values for which so many have sacrificed. I love my country, its people
The U.S. Naval Institute’s (USNI) newly-christened “Fred Rainbow Suite,” in honor of its most visible and diligent former occupant, is situated on the north end of the top floor of the Naval Academy’s Beach Hall – one of the highest vantage points on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. The space’s namesake is now a
Before the Battle of Gettysburg erupted in the small crossroads town on July 1, 1863, South Central Pennsylvania was the scene of another struggle, between slavery and freedom, over the course of 85 years. To help tell this story, Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center (SRMEC) was recently awarded a $19,000 Public Impact Project
The recent hit movie “Oppenheimer” has many of the elements of a classic drama. It featured suspense, superlative acting, and a brilliant but conflicted hero: the physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, so-called “father of the atomic bomb.” Inevitably, there is also a two-faced, scheming villain: Lewis Strauss, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. One major player
Beth Farnham will officially announce her 2024 candidacy for the office of US Representative for Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District at the Adams County Democratic Committee headquarters, located at 24 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg, PA 17325, on January 12, 2024 at 6:oo p.m. The public is invited to attend. A brief speech will be given, followed by
The National Weather Service in State College, Pennsylvania has issued a Winter Storm Watch for all of Adams County, including Gettysburg Borough, in effect from Saturday morning (January 6, 2024) through Sunday morning (January 7, 2024). Weather computer model guidance continues to build confidence in a general 3–6 inch snowfall for Gettysburg. The possibility of
by Sharon Lentzner We celebrated our 12th year at our present location, 232 North Queen Street in Littlestown. This is a library that was built by the dedicated hard work and sacrifice of the members of the community. It is a place where we meet for both educational and social events. We are busy making
As we say goodbye to 2023, Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square will undergo an exciting transformation into a brightly colored, lively dance venue with plenty of activities and chances for those holiday photo ops! Gettysburg New Year’s Eve Celebration 2022 gained statewide attention when we raised Abe’s Hat for the first time. This year, Chris Thompson, the
Tickets are still available for ‘Wellspan Health presents Dancing with the Local Stars – Tournament of Champions’ on Friday, January 12, at 7 pm at the Majestic Theater, Gettysburg. Produced by and benefitting the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County and Adams County Arts Council, this 10th anniversary show reunites past champions and choreographers. Champions appearing
Swimming December 19 Gettysburg (boys) 98, Mechanicsburg 56 Mechanicsburg (girls) 96, Gettysburg 74 First place finishers for Gettysburg included: Addy Dunlop, William Morris, Maya Brainard, Morgan Bishop, Sam Coolbaugh, and Wes Coolbaugh. Access full scoring details here. Girls Basketball December 19 Bermudian 57, Biglerville 46 TEAM 1 2 3 4 Total Bermudian 18 12 13
The Adams County Community Foundation reported the results of its 2023 Giving Spree at its annual “Big Reveal” yesterday. Over 100 non-profits participated in the day of giving which was held on Nov. 9. The following table represents the total contributions that were for “Today” use, meaning the funds were immediately available to the organizations.
The Posadas event, scheduled for Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, is a festive occasion for the community. Children are encouraged to dress as angels or shepherds to join the procession, symbolizing Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. The event starts with Christmas carols at the “old school” borough office, followed
Road closures are pending as The Gettysburg New Year’s Eve Celebration approaches on Sunday, December 31st, 2023. The event will cause disruptions in regular traffic flow. Please be advised to prepare for these upcoming changes and plan accordingly. Emergency vehicles will be on the scene if necessary. Please note the detour routes in case of
The Young Marines unit from Gettysburg, PA was one of 28 Young Marines units throughout the United States who traveled to Hawaii this past week to participate in the remembrance ceremonies of the 82nd anniversary of Pearl Harbor. The Young Marines is a national youth organization for boys and girls from age eight through high
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” These words, stated by Martin Luther King, Jr., still challenge us to be the best we can be almost 60 years after he first spoke them. As a leader in
WellSpan Health is preparing to give you a healthy start to the new year. When the holiday season concludes, it’s time for resolutions and back to normal – or better. WellSpan will be offering a series of Winter STREAK Workshops, beginning January 8 and continuing through March. The Winter STREAK Wellness Program is a FREE 12-week community program
Featuring some of the best rangers, historians, and authors from across the country, the nine-week Winter Lecture Series returns to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center for 2024. The Winter Lecture Series is held at 1:30 pm on weekends in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center from January 6
GETTYSBURG, PA – Tis the season! Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) is happy to share that once again, we will deck the halls, throw some tinsel on the tree, and bring the Eisenhower home alive with the spirit of the Christmas season! The Christmas season was a favorite time of year for the Eisenhowers. Mamie
Gettysburg Community Theatre (GCT), the non-profit 501c3 organization located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, PA, will present its Penguin Project (theatre for actors with special needs) production of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer the musical to already sold out 9 performances weekends December 1-17, 2023. The Penguin Project gets its
In conjunction with Main Street Gettysburg’s “A Gettysburg Christmas Festival,” the American Battlefield Trust on Saturday, December 2, will be hosting a special open house at Lee’s Headquarters on the Gettysburg Battlefield, including tours of the house decorated for the holidays, historical interpretation and crafts for young and old. “As the community comes together to
Gettysburg Borough Council has been deliberating and developing the Borough’s 2024 budget since October. At the Council’s last business meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, the Borough Council voted unanimously to advertise the draft 2024 budget with the intent to adopt the 2024 Budget at the Council’s regular business meeting, to be held on Monday,
Due to overwhelming demand during initial ticket sales, Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center and United Lutheran Seminary have worked with Bo Brinkman and Kris Webb to add additional screenings of A Gettysburg Christmas. These showings will take place on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, in Valentine Hall on the Gettysburg Campus of United Lutheran Seminary,
The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace, Gettysburg’s Episcopal parish, will host the Fort Delaware Cornet Band at its 10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Service on Sunday, November 19. The band will accompany the Prince of Peace organ and choir during the hymns and service music at the Holy Eucharist rite and present a short
Featuring Guest Faculty Artists Fred Dade, Mark Hartman, Margaret Lucia & Suzanne Thierry The Shippensburg University Community Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Mark Hartman, offers a free musical gift to the community ahead of the holiday season, Sunday, November 19th at 3 p.m. with MOZART, BEETHOVEN AND BACH, a concert celebrating the musical greats of the classical music genre. The concert
By Kailee Crouch Most people tell me that my job is so easy and that I hardly have to do any work. That I just have to watch the patrons grab their selections from our shelves and greet them “hello” and “goodbye.” I don’t blame the patrons or anyone coming to the library to look
The Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc. will present a Christmas concert entitled “Joy to the World!” in The Church of the Abiding Presence (Chapel) on the campus of the United Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg, on Friday, December 1st, at 7:00 P.M. The forty-voice chorus, under the direction of John McKay, will celebrate the chapel’s captivating acoustics
As a lead-up to the upcoming holiday season in Gettysburg, Destination Gettysburg has announced plans to host a holiday decorating contest. “Gett Merry & Bright” will inspire businesses and residents in the Borough of Gettysburg to get into the holiday spirit. Participants are encouraged to adorn the exterior of their properties with traditional, classic, or
The Harmony Ridge Railroad Club at Cross Keys Village in New Oxford is ready to welcome visitors to the Harmony Ridge Train Room between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. New sections of the impressive displays include a subterranean ride through a coal mine, with genuine PA coal as part of the setting. The train room