The Gettysburg Foundation invites the public to experience history come alive at the historic Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station through its “Coffee with a Historian” summer series. Starting June 22, these engaging sessions will take place on select Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m. under the covered pavilion at 35 Carlisle Street in downtown Gettysburg.
Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea while exploring Gettysburg’s pivotal stories, rich history and answers to your history-related questions. Guests are encouraged to learn, engage, ask questions and join the conversation. Seating is limited and ticket reservations are required.
Originally opened in 1859, the station served as a lifeline during the Civil War, transporting supplies, evacuating the wounded and later welcoming visitors and dignitaries. Today, it stands as a symbol of resilience, providing a unique glimpse of the town’s rich history.
“The Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station has always been a place where visitors feel a special connection to history,” said Jackie Spainhour, President and CEO of the Gettysburg Foundation. “This summer’s Coffee with a Historian programs are excellent times to pause, connect with the past, and enjoy meaningful conversations in a truly special setting.”
Each session in the series features a different historian, sharing insights into Gettysburg’s history before, during and after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Coffee with a Historian Summer Lineup:
June 22 — Rob Abbott, Licensed Battlefield Guide
July 6 — Fran Feyock, Licensed Battlefield Guide
July 20 — Ted Hirt, Licensed Town Guide
Aug. 10 — Joe Mieczkowski, Licensed Battlefield Guide (Lincoln and His Cabinet and Jefferson Davis and His Cabinet books signing included)
Sept. 21 — Lewis Trott, Licensed Battlefield Guide
Visitors can also join docent-led tours of the station throughout the day, discovering the stories of courage, community and transformation that still resonate today.
The Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad StationTM is on the National Register of Historic Places and features interpretive banners, historic artifacts and a model of the station as it looked in 1863. Additional plans for the space include improvements for visitor information, educational programs, leadership workshops and community partner use.
For more information about the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad StationTM, upcoming events and the Gettysburg Foundation’s mission to preserve history and inspire civic engagement, visit GettysburgFoundation.org.
Source: Gettysburg Foundation