Jill Sellers 
“Always a bridesmaid, never a bride” is an old expression describing someone who repeatedly comes close but never quite reaches the finish line. It’s a painfully accurate analogy to grant writing. When people hear that we have applied for a grant, they may assume the process is straightforward: complete an application, wait a few months,
Americans know how to celebrate, and Gettysburg proved it with our 250th Fourth of July events! Our historic town came alive with living history, music, seminars, reenactments, and fireworks. The Daniel Lady Farm hosted three days of battle reenactments with cavalry and artillery demonstrations. The Shriver House shared the stories of Gettysburg civilians. Seminary Ridge
America is preparing for a moment unlike any other. As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Gettysburg stands at the forefront of this historic milestone. This year’s Battle Anniversary and July 4th events will highlight Gettysburg, where our Union was saved. Let’s set the stage for this epic celebration. It’s time to roll up your
As President of Main Street Gettysburg, I have the privilege of supporting local initiatives that make a lasting difference in our community’s history, character, and vitality. It is especially meaningful to see how projects impact Gettysburg today, but also how they help shape our community tomorrow. Eagle Scout Projects stand among the most powerful examples
Pennsylvania was built on cooperation. Long before grants, tax credits, or line items in a budget, communities gathered for barn raisings. Across our Commonwealth and right here in Adams County, when a neighbor needed a barn, everyone showed up. Families brought timber, tools, food, and labor. No one asked for an invoice. No one asked
It’s 2026 – time to prepare for lots of America’s 250th special events this year. In Gettysburg, events like July 4th, battle reenactments, Halloween Parade, Remembrance Day, and A Gettysburg Christmas Festival routinely draw heavy attendance. Major events are often assumed to be automatic wins for businesses. A festival, commemoration, or large-scale gathering brings thousands
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, communities across the country are presented with a timely opportunity to reflect on America’s founding ideals and our progress made toward achieving them. Public displays of the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence offer more than a glimpse into history—they serve as powerful, nonpartisan
Greek proverb: “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.” The concept of a bypass around Gettysburg started in the 1960s with the goal of reducing traffic through the Borough, particularly through Lincoln Square. Local and state officials, engineers, and the public attended meetings for decades into
Main Street Gettysburg, along with our partners at Seminary Ridge Museum and United Lutheran Seminary, is beyond excited to help host the screenings of “A Gettysburg Christmas” movie during our annual Christmas Festival on December 1-3, 2023. The movie, made earlier this year in Gettysburg and Adams County, brought great excitement, anticipation, and joy to