Shoppers looking for a fresh-cut Christmas tree this season can support local agricultural students thanks to a new partnership between local Future Farmers of America (FFA) branches and Ace Hardware in Gettysburg. Students from several area FFA chapters are spending Saturday mornings at the store assisting customers and raising money for their programs. The collaboration
On a quiet stretch of Adams County countryside, John McGrain and Mel Murphy have built something unexpected inside a converted shed and a basement. Charming Meadows Mushrooms is a thriving gourmet mushroom farm that supplies restaurants, farmers markets, and community-supported agriculture programs across the region. What began as a backyard hobby inspired by an article
Although the store has been serving customers for several months, Schmuck Lumber Ace Hardware, located at 615 York St, Gettysburg, is holding its official grand opening this weekend — and the response has been overwhelming. “We opened the doors at 8 a.m., but by 7:30 the parking lot was already full,” said Landon Rife, co-owner
Located on 35 York St, Gettysburg, The Lucky Paw pet store offers a wide array of dog and cat supplies, food, and treats. Many of the products are locally owned and manufactured. But the shop also supports animals in need. Shop owner Stacey Beshore said the community can donate their local rescue animals through The
Nestled in the historic charm of Gettysburg at 48 York St. less than one block from Lincoln Square, Jason and Nicole Suski’s new restaurant, Create @ 48, has brought a fresh twist to farm-to-fork dining. Create @ 48 offers an intimate and unique dining experience that’s winning over locals and visitors alike. With a focus on
An intriguing yoga studio, Hidden Wisdom Yoga, has opened in downtown Gettysburg. The studio is operated by Alison Lintal – a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher for 9 years. Hidden Wisdom provides a well-rounded range of classes in the Iyengar method, and also offers vinyasa-style classes taught by an instructor from another tradition. The studio also
102 Carlisle Street, former home of LocaFlora, has reopened its doors under new ownership and a fresh name—MHJ Flower Shop. The store is owned by master gardener and landscape architect, Marann H. Jones. With her love of gardening and background in floral design, Jones has used her years of experience and passion to create this
This is a story about Petra Techanova Parnell, who turned her passion for authentic German food into a unique food truck called Euro Bites, where she specializes in making authentic European foods. Her inspiration came from her European experiences and years spent making food. Parnell, a native of the Czech Republic, has traveled and lived
Weikert’s Egg Farm, located at 2559 Fairfield Rd, Gettysburg, has been a family affair since its founding. “Weikerts built the farmhouse in 1884,” said owner Mahlon Weikert, “Since then the farm’s been passed down through family members.” From the first chicken house in 1952 to now, the Weikerts have been perfecting the craft. “My grandfather
Gettysburg is well-known as a town full of history. While many history lovers focus their attention on the battlefield, the National Cemetery, or the Visitor Center, 22(9) Vintage Wares offers still another unique way to experience the past. The boutique shop, located at 49 Chambersburg St. in Gettysburg, stocks men and women’s vintage clothing and
Looking for a place in Gettysburg to make friends, learn to draw, have a pastry, or just hang out and drink coffee? Look no further; Presidents Coffee, a modern family-owned coffee shop, has what you are looking for. Owners Tom Pottiger and his wife Emily opened their business just over a year ago on the
La Michoacan Paleteria trae el sabor de México a Gettysburg Los residentes de Gettysburg y sus alrededores tienen un nuevo destino para satisfacer sus antojos dulces, ya que La Michoacan Paleteria abre sus puertas en West St. Plaza, en la esquina de West St. y Springs Ave. Esta heladería y paletas de helado mexicanas, inspirada
After more than two decades of serving made-to-order meals in the heart of Gettysburg, Scott Hunt, the owner of Hunt’s Battlefield Fries and Cafe, is looking to pass the torch as he plans to retire at the season’s end. Located at 61 Steinwehr Ave., the beloved local eatery has been a fixture in the community
Residents of Gettysburg and surrounding areas have a new destination to satisfy their sweet cravings, as La Michoacan Paleteria opens its doors in the West St. Plaza on the corner of West St. and Springs Ave. This Mexican ice cream and popsicle parlor, inspired by traditional flavors and techniques from Michoacán, Mexico, offers a uniqe
There is perhaps no more recognizable shop in Gettysburg than Mr. G’s Old Fashioned Home Made & Soft Serve. Located at the corner of Baltimore and Lefever Streets, across from Unity Park, the shop is continually surrounded by families visiting Gettysburg, playing the challenging ring game, and relaxing, while they cool off with a cone
Silvershire Farm Horse Carriage and Wagon Rides is the fourth stop along Destination Gettysburg’s scenic Blossom Belt Tour. The farm offers leisurely hour-long ride carriage rides in the Adams County countryside, which is especially stunning this time of year. The company is owned by Bill Kane and his wife Bobbie. The Kanes have raised horses
“We’re saving them from going to slaughter,” said National Riding Stables Horse Rescue co-founder Terry Latschar about the non-profit’s horses. “Our focus is on the horses.” The organization is one of several that provide guided horse tours through the Gettysburg National Military Park. But the horses ridden on these tours are different, because each one
The Gettysburg branch of Schmuck Lumber Company, located at 615 York St., will undergo a major expansion this year, bringing a full-scale hardware store to Gettysburg. The store, currently located in the west side of the two-storefront building, will expand into the now-vacant east side of the building. “We think it’s going to be a
Gettysburg entrepreneur Phil Letendre, owner of Gettysburg Print and Frame, Gettysburg Performance Gym (GPG), and Gettysburg Smoothie Company (GSC), has watched his successful businesses grow over the past five years. Since opening in 2018, Gettysburg Print and Frame has moved from its initial location on York St. and now operates at 16 Deatrick Dr. off
Forever Love Rescue is an all-volunteer, no-kill shelter that provides a temporary home for some of the many homeless cats in Gettysburg. The shelter is operated by Stephanie Baum and her husband Jeff. The Baums have been working in animal rescue for over a decade. “In 2012, we were looking for a family dog after
McSherrystown, Pennsylvania — September 7, 2023 — Evision Total Wellness, a local provider in holistic health, functional medicine, and wellness services, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location on September 17, 2023. The event will be marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, signifying a new chapter in our journey toward promoting health
RISE Yoga Gettysburg, a new yoga studio coming to the Gettysburg area, opens in one week, hosting its first class on September 6. RISE is located at Phoenix Wellness Center, 2311 Fairfield Road, serving Gettysburg and surrounding areas with yoga and mindfulness programming emphasizing mental health and wellness. RISE offers yoga for every body, every mind,
There’s a new kid in town and she is a force to be celebrated. Sara Ann Parrish has opened a new bake shop that is music to our ears and envelops all our senses with happiness. The shop, which offers freshly baked cakes and pastries is called “Sweeter than SAP,” and is located at 52
A 100-seat French-influenced brasserie, The Sign of the Buck, will open Friday in the Union Hotel, 29 Chambersburg St., in downtown Gettysburg. The brasserie’s locally-sourced European-Continental, Mediterranean, and “New American French Bistro” menu features local offerings, from produce and farm-raised meats to world-class beers, ciders, and spirits. Local suppliers include Bantam Café Roasters, Weaving Root
With mounds of clay and a teacher’s heart of gold, sculptor and teacher Corey Shultz has opened a ceramic studio in the iconic Olinger building at 102 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg. From the moment you walk in the door, it’s clear this isn’t just a cool new pottery shop, but a fully equipped artist’s studio space
Gettysburg’s first-ever food hall, Savorhood, opened its doors to the public April 28. Located at 985 Baltimore Pike, SavorHood is home to 11 Eateries and a brewery. The food hall offers an array of options including barbecue, pizza, Mexican, wings, and seafood. “We are so excited to bring this new dining concept to Gettysburg,” owner
The offerings from “Because It’s A Lion,” located across from the Gettysburg Majestic Theater at 22 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, span across time periods and artistic movements to create an eclectic, vintage vibe. The gallery is brimming with pieces from every genre. Band posters from the ‘80s hang above stuffed lions handmade in Africa. Modern maritime
Gettysburg Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is pleased to announce that Dr. Thomas A. Little is now offering orthopedic care in Gettysburg and Adams County. Little provides patient-oriented, non-surgical care of injuries to the muscles, bones, and joints, helping patients correct the physical imbalances that inevitably accumulate over the course of their lives, reducing pain and
A short walk from Lincoln Square, just at the edge of the Gettysburg College campus, lies Sweet Repeat Records; a small storefront crammed full of vinyl, CD’s, posters, and paraphernalia from almost every genre. Run by father-and-son duo Nick and Bill Mich, the store is the second location, after the one in New Hope PA,
It was a rainy morning in Gettysburg last Saturday, December 3. However, despite the weather, at 8:00 a.m., a long line had formed in front of the Gettysburg Fire Department. When doors unlocked at 9:00 a.m., customers filed into the building, entering the community room. The much-anticipated event was the Gettysburg Garden Club’s 62nd Annual
This story, published two years ago in Oct. 2020, is being republished as the Mansion house celebrates its second anniversary. The tradition of great food and lodging with live music on Thursdays continues. The Mansion House 1757, located at 15 W. Main St. in Fairfield, and previously called the Fairfield Inn, has reopened under the
Located at 45 Chambersburg St., local resident Dana Bruinsma’s self-started consignment business, Wildroot, shows us all that nothing exists in a vacuum. Bruinsma’s success proves it takes hard work, time, and a strong sense of community to open one’s own storefront. “Dressing mannequins is pretty great,” said Bruinsma, adding that her favorite part of the
Purple Piggy Toys and Gifts is a toy store and gift shop co-founded by Michelle Agapakis and Keith George in 2015. The store, which was previously located in downtown Gettysburg, has recently moved to a 4,000 square foot storefront at The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg, where it offers a diverse selection of toys and gifts
Nestled in the bucolic hills of Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg lies a local treasure that celebrates its 70th anniversary this summer. The Totem Pole Playhouse, known to its friends as “America’s Summer Theater,” began its life in a small, converted auto shop in the 1950s and has gone on to become one of
“We don’t have an office,” said Adams County Habitat for Humanity Chapter President, Bill Tyson. “Normally a habitat chapter has an office, a board of directors, and a construction manager, but we don’t have any of that. When we ask for money, we want to be able to say that 98 cents of every dollar
Good Intent Cider, located behind the Ragged Edge Coffee Shop at 110 Chambersburg St. in Gettysburg, opened for business yesterday. The shop, in what was once a garage on W. Zerfing Alley, has a modern, open, and well-lit ambiance, a copper bar, and access to a substantial outdoor seating. Food to accompany the finely-crafted ciders
This post is republished from an original story from Sept. 2020. Fourcorners Comics and Games co-owners Holly Krichten and Arthur Sanchez have been selling comic books, manga, board games, cards, and other entertainment in Gettysburg for the past six years and supporting the Adams County Library System at the same time. The couple started the
Just a ten-minute drive from Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square lies the brand new World War II American Experience Museum, full of military vehicles, equipment, uniforms, and Gettysburg history. The museum, located on the Mummasburg Rd. at 845 Crooked Creek Rd., offers learning and entertainment for both children and adults. A soft opening this Saturday from 10:00
Have you ever been in Chicago and tried to buy an authentic Philly cheese steak? Or walked around downtown Gettysburg wishing there was a place you could purchase, say, a pair of nice high heels? You probably know the feeling — neither can be done. Well, that’s exactly the dilemma Phil Letendre, his team members,
Reid’s Orchard and Winery is a family-owned and operated business that includes a fruit farm located at 2135 Buchanan Valley Road in Orrtanna, as well as Reid’s Winery Tasting Room and Cider House located at 400 Baltimore St in downtown Gettysburg. “We are farmers first. The most important part of our business is growing high
Have you ever gone into a place and instantly felt like a kid in a candy shop; so excited you could hardly decide where to start? Walking into Gettysburg’s new Cottage Crêperie felt like winning the golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. “Now this is a story I can really sink my teeth into,”
Hello everyone, my name is Reza Djalal and I am the Market Manager/Program Director for the Adams County Farmers Market located in Gettysburg, PA. Our community-driven farmers market relies on the hard work and dedication of many great vendors, which is why I am excited to be working with Gettysburg Connection on a monthly column
African American siblings rejuvenate Gettysburg’s Keystone Inn Bed and Breakfast The Keystone Inn, located at 231 Hanover St. in Gettysburg, has been purchased and renovated by siblings Patrick, Christine, and Stephen Campbell. The new owners, perhaps the first African Americans to own a bed & breakfast in Gettysburg, have created a space where people can
In 2014, Rebecca Woodward and her husband Tim were presented with the opportunity to become a distributor of a line of Polish pottery. The two decided to take what they called “a little leap of faith.” The outcome is the Gettysburg Polish Pottery store, located at 102 Baltimore St., just a block off Lincoln Square,
In 2010, artist Wendy Allen came to Gettysburg and opened, with her partner Elaine Henderson as gallery director, Lincoln Into Art, a contemporary art gallery and gift shop, featuring her distinctive Lincoln portraits. Since then, her work has continued to home in on one subject and one subject only. Working full time, Allen has painted
Editor’s note: We’re pleased to republish this story, originally shared in Feb. 2020. Two years later, Ploughman Cider is doing better than ever, continuing to create new styles, increase distribution, and win awards. The United States is the only country where you need to call cider “hard,” said Ben Wenk, owner of Ploughman Cider, located
Littlestown has a growing community of unique women-owned businesses. Sacred Willow Metaphysical Center, located at 18 South Queen Street, is a recent addition. Owner Dee Antoinette provides a wide range of workshops and tools to aid her clients on their spiritual journey. Dee is hosting an open house Sunday, December 19, from 11:00 a.m. –
The employees at Ernie’s Texas Lunch are celebrating 100 years of being part of the Gettysburg community by doing what they always do – providing quality breakfasts and lunches at their counter and tables in their shop on Chambersburg Street. The store, known originally as Texas Hot Weenies, was opened in in 1921 by Anastasos
Only a dozen or so miles north of Gettysburg, on Route 34 north of Aspers, sits the site of a long-standing county fixture — The Rice Fruit Company. The busy apple processing plant is located amid a rural landscape surrounded by apple orchards. The Rice family first started packing fruit in 1913. “We can trace
On the corner of West Railroad and Carlisle Streets in Gettysburg, where Subway once operated, there is now a small Mexican restaurant. The restaurant is named Tacos Monarcas after the monarch butterflies that migrate from Canada to the Oyamel forests in Michoacan, Mexico. Michoacan is the home state of owners Jimena and Louis Gonzalez. From
If there is a single local model for business success, it might be 17 year-old Bermudian Springs High School senior Chloe Plesic, who, with her parents, Rebecca and Chris, have taken one pet rabbit they bought 5 years ago and turned it into a rabbitry empire that is funding her planned nursing degree at the
Positioned just one block from the Gettysburg Square, the Ragged Edge Coffee House is an ideal location to enjoy a steamy cup of coffee or a delectable bite to eat after exploring the historic battlefields. The Ragged Edge is Gettysburg’s only coffee house, eatery and juice bar and serves a full menu of breakfast, lunch,
Adams County is a popular destination for wedding ceremonies, largely due to its widespread appeal for many different audiences. View our complete list of Destination Wedding Venues A wedding at Hauser Hill Event Center [Lindsey Ford] “Adams County is built for tourism, so we are fully equipped for people to come from all over the
If you are looking for a refreshing stop on a hot day after touring the battlefield, or just have an inkling for some old-fashioned ice cream after a local meal, Cone Sweet Cone is an opportunity to satisfy your cravings. Located at 433 Baltimore St., Home Sweet Cone offers a wide variety of old-fashioned ice
The vision for Back Alley Axe arose for owner Josh Keeney in an unlikely place: during a church Father’s Day event. “One of the activities was throwing axes. I had a lot of fun, I started visiting different axe throwing places, and I realized that Gettysburg had nothing like this,” said Keeney. Although he lived
The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. (ACOFA) is a non-profit organization in Gettysburg, PA that provides numerous services to nearly 5,000 Adams County senior citizens annually. The ACOFA became a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit agency in 1976, along with 51 other Agencies on Aging in Pennsylvania. The agency was established through the federal Older Americans
Gettysburg College and the community of Gettysburg are no strangers to forming strong partnerships. For the Painted Turtle Farm at Gettysburg College, that partnership is at the core of its mission. Located on ¾ of an acre on the northwest side of campus, the farm is a joint operation between Casa de la Cultura, a
Mr. G’s is a local homemade ice cream shop in downtown Gettysburg. It is a favorite for college students, locals, and tourists. Owner Mike Gladfelter — “Mr. G” — is an alumnus of Shippensburg University. One summer he traveled home with his roommate during summer vacation and was mesmerized by his family’s ice cream shop,
The timing could hardly have been worse: The local food truck CJ’s Takeout and Late Night Bites had its grand opening in March 2020, just as the pandemic hit. “Starting a business in 2020 was super challenging, but to hit the one year mark and know that we did it was an awesome feeling,” said
Located 8 miles west of Gettysburg in Orrtanna, Adams County Winery is the fifth oldest operating winery in the state and the largest in southern Pennsylvania. The winery’s 12.5 acre vineyard produces eight varieties of award-winning white and red grapes which are blended into a selection of standard, small batch, and seasonal wines. Owned by
Owners Cindy and Mark Fox are celebrating the 9th anniversary of the opening of Sweeet! The Candy Store in downtown Gettysburg. “Everyone loves candy,” said Cindy Fox. “It’s my husband; it’s all his crazy brain. Mark was his own motivation. He gets an idea in his head and he’s committed to it. He’s going to
Gettysburg National Golf Club, previously Mountain View Golf Club, is a bucolic 18-hole golf course located at the corner of Fairfield Rd. and Bullfrog Rd. in Fairfield. The layout, designed by Ault, Clark & Associates, LTD has been a staple for Adams County residents and beyond since it opened in 1980, and has been rated
COVID-19 has stripped many of us away from our normalcy. But as March turns to June and the sunshine starts to creep into the shades we have kept closed, many of us will choose to head outside for a picnic. Traditional picnics, with the family together in the park eating a lunch made that morning,
After a career in traditional Western medicine, Dr. Smitha Nair M.D. became interested in providing a more holistic medical approach for her patients — one where she could spend quality time with them and get to the root causes of their problems. Dr. Nair discovered integrative medicine and in 2017 opened the doors to her own
“You really only have two choices right now: You can take your ball and go home, or you can lean down and put your shoulder into it,” said Cary Gregory, owner of GettysGear, located at 777 Baltimore St. in the Old Gettysburg Village in Gettysburg. The store, which also has an online nation footprint, sells
Adams County resident Becca Muller is bringing her floral arranging skills and her love of natural and sustainable products to a new shop called LOCAFLORA Design in downtown Gettysburg. The shop is located across from the Rabbit Transit Center at 201 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. The warm and inviting boutique carries local flowers, plants, soaps, candles,
With the holiday season approaching, Adams County’s two Christmas Haus shops are busy bringing the authentic spirit of German Christmas to locals and tourists alike. The two shops are located at 13 Baltimore St. in Gettysburg and at 110 Lincoln Way W., on the New Oxford Square. Shop owner Roger Lund said the first shop
By 2013, Ben Kishbaugh and Troy Lehman had grown tired of the Detroit auto industry where they were working together. They wanted to create their own business that focused on top-tier customer service and meeting the needs of their customers, both wholesale and retail. And they each had dreams of owning and operating a farm. Leaving
The Mansion House 1757, located at 15 W. Main St. in Fairfield, and previously called the Fairfield Inn, has reopened under the ownership of Cindy and George Keeney. The couple bought the property in June 2020. The property was originally named the Mansion House when it was built in 1757. The Mansion House houses a
Timbrel Wallace is the owner of Lark Gifts at 17 Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, a business she started in 2011 and which she has grown over the years. “We primarily sell gift items from small U.S. companies,” said Wallace. “I worked for Crate and Barrel for about six years in Atlanta. That was where I
Jack’s Hard Cider is much more than your typical cider brewing company, and Its story is like none you have heard before. “It was a bit of a surprise that I ended up buying Jack’s Hard Cider out of bankruptcy in late December 2018,” said owner, Donald Hoffman. “Once I realized I had it I
The Hauser Hill Event Center celebrated its grand opening on August 23 with a gala catered event at their hilltop location at 410 Cashtown Rd. in Biglerville. The new business will operate as an event center for weddings, banquets, corporate retreats, as well as fundraising and charity events. The spacious building on 172 acres was
Fourcorners Comics and Games co-owners Holly Krichten and Arthur Sanchez have been selling comic books, manga, board games, cards, and other entertainment in Gettysburg for the past five years and supporting the Adams County Library System at the same time. The couple started the shop at 42 Baltimore Street in Kritchen’s hometown in 2015. “We’ve
If you, your child, or another member of your family or your community is struggling with substance abuse or other psychological problems, or if you are hoping to enroll in programs that might prevent these issues from developing, the Adams County Center for Youth and Community Development (CFYCD) may be able to help out. CFYCD
The United States is the only country where you need to call cider “hard,” said Ben Wenk, owner of Ploughman Cider, located at 1606 Bendersville-Wenksville Road in Aspers, and the Ploughman Cider Taproom on the Gettysburg Square. Wenk said the difference was simple: “Cider has alcohol; apple juice doesn’t.” Wenk is a seventh generation farmer
CBD American Shaman, at 135 Baltimore St. Gettysburg, had its grand opening on January 3. “Our current hours are 11 to 5 on Saturday and Sunday. Until we make our presence known we’ll just do weekends. That will probably change in the spring,” said store co-owner Jay Whittle. Gettysburg CBD American Shaman The shop sells
It was five years ago that Littlestown resident Monique Washirapunya opened her boutique bakery, Gateau Monique, in downtown Littlestown. Since then hundreds of people have enjoyed Washirapunya’s creative desserts, and the bakery has become a fixture in Adams County and the Littlestown community. Washirapunya said her bakery is a small-town business and “a personal thing.
Four friends, looking to the future and already involved in the Adams County fruit-growing tradition, pooled their knowledge, bought some land, and began a new business forty years ago. Today that business has grown from the initial 20-acre purchase with four employees to 300 acres and as many as 45 full-time workers. The Orrtanna business,