Adams County Tourism This page is sponsored by the Mansion House 1757 Local attractions to offer Adams County resident discount through Saturday Community Contributors – May 6, 2025 Patriot Rail Gettysburg & Northern Railroad Announces New Excursion Train Service Community Contributors – January 25, 2025 Gettysburg Museum Announces New Executive Director Community Contributors – September 13, 2024 Updated GNMP road paving dates Charles Stangor – August 1, 2024 Thaddeus Stevens Society will sell miniature sculptures Charles Stangor – July 31, 2024 Gift from the Estate of William E. Aldrich Supports the Historic Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station Community Contributors – July 29, 2024 Spangler Farm continues summer season on weekends through August 11th Community Contributors – July 26, 2024 Adams County Black History Trails Tour announced Leon Reed – June 27, 2024 George Spangler Farm summer events announced Gettysburg Connection News Team – June 25, 2024 Photo Gallery: 2024 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival Jim Bargas – June 8, 2024 GNMP announces schedule for the 161st anniversary of the Gettysburg Battle Gettysburg Connection Admin – June 6, 2024 2024 Gettysburg Pride Photos Jim Bargas – June 1, 2024 Lincoln Cemetery Project Association sponsors Memorial Day ceremonies Leon Reed – May 28, 2024 Photo Gallery: Gettysburg Commemorates 157th Memorial Day with Solemnity and Pride Gettysburg Connection News Team – May 28, 2024 Thaddeus Stevens: railroad developer Ross Hetrick – May 25, 2024 Main Street Gettysburg launches Legacy Endowment Campaign for Gettysburg Welcome Center Project Community Contributors – May 24, 2024 Major rezoning plan will redefine Gettysburg Gettysburg Connection – May 22, 2024 Whitmore explains the proposed Gettysburg zoning plan Gettysburg Connection – May 22, 2024 Summer Classic Movies return to the Majestic on June 5 Community Contributors – May 21, 2024 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival to Host Music Instrument Donation Drive on June 8th Community Contributors – May 16, 2024 Summer Underground Railroad Tours Start Today Gettysburg Connection Admin – May 4, 2024 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival JAZZ AL FRESCO featuring the Darden Purcell Group Community Contributors – May 4, 2024 Gettysburg Nature Alliance supports local habitat and heritage Aahana Rajbhandari – May 3, 2024 Gettysburg Foundation to host “A Historic Evening with Stephen Lang, Jeff Shaara & Harold Holzer” Community Contributors – April 30, 2024 Friends of Caledonia State Park needs more friends Gettysburg Connection Admin and Ross Hetrick – April 20, 2024 Gettysburg Foundation to Host a Historic Evening with Stephen Lang and Jeff Shaara Community Contributors – April 16, 2024 Silvershire Farm Horse Carriage and Wagon Rides Amy Thomas – April 16, 2024 Second Ken Burns Film Festival Draws 4000 Leon Reed – April 7, 2024 Thad’s Place opens in Gettysburg Gettysburg Connection – April 5, 2024 Thaddeus Stevens Museum opens in Gettysburg Ross Hetrick – March 16, 2024 Gettysburg Welcome Center wins $1.3 million in Federal funding Charles Stangor – March 15, 2024 Kris Heister named superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site Community Contributors – March 12, 2024 Destination Gettysburg launches Blossom Belt Map Community Contributors – March 12, 2024 Jean Green cares for Gettysburg’s Lincoln Cemetery Charles Stangor – February 27, 2024 Seminary Ridge Museum starts the 2024 season with its Annual Symposium Stefany Kaminski – February 27, 2024 “Love is in the Square” as couples revisit their vows Gettysburg Connection – February 17, 2024 Ike, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Unification Community Contributors – February 15, 2024 Gettysburg Heritage Center Offers Adams County Residents Complimentary Admission on President’s Day Community Contributors – February 15, 2024 Couples invited to renew vows at ‘Gettysburg Loves Love’ event Community Contributors – February 13, 2024 Thaddeus Stevens museum will open in Gettysburg Ross Hetrick – January 29, 2024 Destination Gettysburg Donates $100K to Gettysburg Welcome Center Project Community Contributors – January 16, 2024 Seminary Ridge Museum Receives NEH Grant Community Contributors – January 11, 2024 Eisenhower and Oppenheimer Community Contributors – January 9, 2024 Majestic’s Jeffrey Gabel takes final bow Alex J. Hayes – December 29, 2023 Remembering Gettysburg museum creator Frank Buck Charles Stangor – December 23, 2023 GNMP honors veterans of The Battle of the Bulge Leon Reed – December 17, 2023 GNMP announces 2024 Winter Lecture Series Community Contributors – December 5, 2023 Slideshow: 2023 Gettysburg Christmas Festival a huge success Gettysburg Connection – December 2, 2023 GNMP announces Acting Superintendent and Acting Deputy Superintendent Charles Stangor – November 28, 2023 Lee’s Headquarters hosts Holiday Open House Community Contributors – November 28, 2023 “A Gettysburg Christmas” shows the spirit of Christmas and community Jill Sellers – November 22, 2023 Dedication Day celebrates 160th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address Leon Reed – November 19, 2023 More free showings of “A Gettysburg Christmas” announced Community Contributors – November 19, 2023 Slideshow: Remembrance Day Parade Jim Bargas – November 18, 2023 Susan Eisenhower, J’Nai Bridges, Graham Sibley, Harold Holzer, and Doris Kearns Goodwin to appear at Dedication Day Events in Gettysburg Sunday, Nov 19. Community Contributors – November 8, 2023 A Gettysburg Christmas Festival hosts “A Gettysburg Christmas” movie Community Contributors – November 4, 2023 Gettysburg Welcome Center plans move forward Rebekah Reaver – October 31, 2023 Veterans Appreciation Day announced Charles Stangor – October 27, 2023 GNMP Deer Management Program Will Run October 2023 through March 2024 Community Contributors – October 19, 2023 Visit the National Apple Harvest Festival this Weekend Amy Thomas – October 12, 2023 Open House at National Riding Stables Horse Rescue Community Contributors – September 14, 2023 Gettysburg’s New Year’s Eve Celebration: “Let’s Raise Abe’s Hat and Dance” Community Contributors – September 9, 2023 Tourist business owners request input on oversized vehicle parking; borough discusses sidewalks Charles Stangor – September 5, 2023 Cats and cannons collide at Gettysburg’s feline-themed Civil War museum Spotlight PA – September 4, 2023 One Hundred Nights of Taps closes successful 7th year at Gettysburg National Cemetery. Community Contributors – August 31, 2023 Seminary’s Schmucker House gets an update Charles Stangor – August 29, 2023 Gettysburg reacts to oversized vehicle parking project Charles Stangor – August 16, 2023 Gettysburg Heritage Center presents “One More War to Fight” book presentation and signing by Stephen A. Goldman Community Contributors – August 15, 2023 August 2023, Lively Arts Events Gail Jones – August 2, 2023 Thinking about “New Beginnings,” Braver Angels, and the multiple meanings of Gettysburg. Leon Reed – July 29, 2023 Adams County Farmers Market excels in its new location Judi Seniura – July 28, 2023 “Gettysburg” 30th Anniversary Festival comes to town in October Community Contributors – July 25, 2023 Slideshow: 20th Annual Cornfest Jim Bargas – July 23, 2023 Gettysburg will provide tour bus parking downtown; will demolish 340 Baltimore St. Charles Stangor – July 13, 2023 Korean War Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic site Community Contributors – June 28, 2023 Unusual tourist visits Gettysburg Gettysburg Connection – June 25, 2023 Gettysburg’s Lincoln Cemetery among 13 PA African American cemeteries to receive assistance Community Contributors – June 22, 2023 The financial genius of the Union cause Ross Hetrick – June 20, 2023 Hollabaugh Blueberry Festival – July 8 and 9 Sponsored Content – June 15, 2023 Slideshow: Brass Band Festival wrapup Gettysburg Connection – June 13, 2023 Seminary Ridge Museum announces 160th Battle of Gettysburg Anniversary on the Ridge Community Contributors – June 7, 2023 GBPA announces 2023 Gettysburg Brewfest and Trail 5K at the Daniel Lady Farm Community Contributors – June 7, 2023 Museum and Visitor Center Drive at GNMP reopens on June 8 Community Contributors – June 6, 2023 Slideshow: Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade, 2023 Gettysburg Connection – June 4, 2023 Tourism rebounding from pandemic in Gettysburg Community Contributors – June 1, 2023 Summer Holiday Events at Children of Gettysburg 1863 Community Contributors – June 1, 2023 GNMP sponsors 160th Gettysburg battle events Community Contributors – May 30, 2023 Local author Jeff Shaara shares his work Community Contributors – May 25, 2023 Al Fresco Jazz: Brubeck Brothers Quartet: June 8 Community Contributors – May 25, 2023 HGAC’s Summer at Spangler program begins May 27 Community Contributors – May 24, 2023 Park Staff will honor the fallen from all United States wars buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery Community Contributors – May 11, 2023 Lincoln Fellowship sponsors 100 Nights of Taps Charles Stangor – May 11, 2023 HGAC offers McAllister Mill tours, replaces Civil War hospital signs with a key assist from high school students Community Contributors – May 11, 2023 ABT will hold its 2024 annual conference in Gettysburg; announces new virtual tour at Lee’s Headquarters Community Contributors – May 8, 2023 Gettysburg Underground Railroad tours will begin in May Community Contributors – April 29, 2023 The lasting appeal of Gettysburg Leon Reed – April 23, 2023 SavorHood food hall announces grand opening and ribbon cutting Charles Stangor – April 20, 2023 How to Park in Downtown Gettysburg Charles Stangor – April 17, 2023 GNMP adds bronze relief tactile accessibility tables Community Contributors – April 14, 2023 Parking is now available at the “first shot” house Community Contributors – March 31, 2023 Tours of the Eisenhower home will resume April 1 Community Contributors – March 18, 2023 National Park Service announces 2023 operating hours for Wills House Community Contributors – March 10, 2023 Gary Ozenbaugh and American Battlefield Trust make donation to GARA Charles Stangor – February 28, 2023 “A Gettysburg Christmas” moves into post-production; will open on Dec. 1 in Gettysburg Charles Stangor – February 25, 2023 Burns’ “Gettysburg” episode deserves its iconic status Leon Reed – February 12, 2023 The calm after the filming Deborah Collins – February 11, 2023 Documentarian Ken Burns’ first-ever film retrospective kicks off in Gettysburg Leon Reed – February 10, 2023 Live artillery Shell from the Battle of Gettysburg found on the GNMP battlefield Community Contributors – February 8, 2023 “A Gettysburg Christmas” finishes third day of shooting Charles Stangor – January 20, 2023 Introducing sensory-friendly hours at the Museum and Visitor Center Community Contributors – January 11, 2023 Winter programming at Gettysburg National Miliary Park Community Contributors – December 15, 2022 Slideshow: Remembrance Day Parade 2022 Luca España – November 21, 2022 Hi-tech research pinpoints where Lincoln stood while delivering his Gettysburg Address Leon Reed – November 20, 2022 Dedication Day ceremony celebrates 159th anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Leon Reed – November 19, 2022 Slideshow: Dedication and Remembrance Day 2022 Jim Bargas – November 19, 2022 It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas at the Eisenhower Home Community Contributors – November 13, 2022 Dedication Day and Remembrance Day events calendar Gettysburg Connection – November 12, 2022 American Battlefield Trust hopes to purchase General Pickett’s Buffet Leon Reed – November 9, 2022 Battle of the Bulge veterans tour WWII and Civil War sites Leon Reed – October 29, 2022 Virginia Memorial gets facelift Gettysburg Connection – October 1, 2022 Devil’s Den will reopen tomorrow Community Contributors – September 29, 2022 World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site Community Contributors – September 16, 2022 160th anniversary reenactment of Antietam battle this weekend Community Contributors – September 13, 2022 Former Pike building to transform into food hall Alex J. Hayes – August 17, 2022 Hollabaugh Bros. Peach Fest big boost to United Way Alex J. Hayes – August 16, 2022 Local sculptor’s statue dedicated in York Leon Reed – August 15, 2022 Little Round Top will close for 18 months on Tuesday Community Contributors – July 23, 2022 Gettysburg National Military Park Living History demonstrations continue this weekend Community Contributors – July 13, 2022 Gettysburg National Military Park will close West Confederate Avenue during July 4 fireworks Community Contributors – June 29, 2022 “Return Visit” is back home Charles Stangor – June 29, 2022 New World War II Museum Opens in Gettysburg on Saturday Sophia Kenny – June 16, 2022 Gettys Square Art Oasis supports local talent and provides free live entertainment Laken Franchetti – June 9, 2022 America250PA launches programs to honor the US semiquincentennial. Charles Stangor – June 2, 2022 PA Governor Tom Wolf visits Gettysburg’s Beyond the Battle museum Charles Stangor – June 2, 2022 100 Nights of Taps 2022 runs until Labor Day Community Contributors – May 29, 2022 No need for tourists to “skip the trip” during battlefield renovations Hannah Eastham – May 26, 2022 New borough code officer keeps “ghost tour” groups in compliance Charles Stangor – May 12, 2022 Virtual Reality Museum opens at Gettysburg Train Station Community Contributors – April 29, 2022 They Once Lived Here – A Hike through Gettysburg’s Forgotten History Community Contributors – April 27, 2022 Gettysburg freezes its parklet program, with the exception of the one by the clock Charles Stangor – April 26, 2022 Mr Gs changes owners but customers may not notice the change Jasmin Herrera – April 23, 2022 Gettysburg Majestic will present first-ever Ken Burns Film Festival Community Contributors – April 20, 2022 Eisenhower Home Opens for Tours Memorial Day Weekend Charles Stangor – April 12, 2022 David Wills House Reopens for 2022 Community Contributors – April 12, 2022 Artwork from the Battlefield at History Meets the Arts Community Contributors – April 5, 2022 Thaddeus Stevens statue unveiled in Gettysburg Charles Stangor – April 2, 2022 GNMP observation towers will close briefly for inspection Community Contributors – March 31, 2022 “Return Visit” travels to New Jersey for several months of restoration Charles Stangor – March 19, 2022 Devil’s Den will close to visitors for 5 to 6 months starting March 21 Charles Stangor – March 12, 2022 Thaddeus Stevens celebration scheduled Community Contributors – February 21, 2022 After Dark Investigations explores Gettysburg’s haunted side Michael Donegan – February 9, 2022 GNMP begins tree cutting on Little Round Top Community Contributors – February 9, 2022 GNMP Winter Programs Continue Community Contributors – January 22, 2022 Gettysburg will dedicate Thaddeus Stevens statue at courthouse on April 2 Ross Hetrick – January 10, 2022 Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides offers tours of Gettysburg’s rich African American history this weekend Brad Gottfried – January 10, 2022 Pennsylvania revises Confederate markers, recasts forces as “enemy” soldiers Spotlight PA – December 16, 2021 ACHS Awarded $2 million in state funding Charles Stangor – December 6, 2021 Main Street Gettysburg Sponsors the 2021 Christmas Festival [Episode 58] Charles Stangor – November 30, 2021 Gettysburg 64th Annual Dedication Day Weekend Charles Stangor – November 20, 2021 Surprise! – Join Adams County Farmers Market for Two Pop-Up Holiday Markets in December! Community Contributors – November 13, 2021 Veterans Day at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center Community Contributors – October 22, 2021 Manos Unidas offers free Spanish Classes Community Contributors – October 11, 2021 Gettysburg College eases mask requirements Community Contributors – October 11, 2021 Adams Commissioners approve vaccine incentive and violence-awareness proclamations Jenine Weaver – October 10, 2021 Teas of the First Ladies Presentation at the Gettysburg Public Library Community Contributors – October 9, 2021 Gettysburg Athletics Leads It’s On Us Campaign Gettysburg College – October 9, 2021 Pennsylvania liquor store clerk sues former union over dues (The Center Square) – October 9, 2021 Pennsylvania House approves voucher expansion for economically disadvantaged schools (The Center Square) – October 8, 2021 Gettysburg Fire Department holds open house; seeks volunteers Andrea Grabenstein – October 7, 2021 Remembrance Day Illumination: Sponsor a Luminary Candle In Honor or Memory of a Loved One Community Contributors – October 7, 2021 Annual Halloween Costume Party with the Adams County Arts Council Community Contributors – October 5, 2021 New Oxford Harvest Hunt Kicks Off on Saturday, October 9 Community Contributors – October 5, 2021 Eligible for a COVID-19 booster? Here’s how to get one in Pa. Spotlight PA – October 2, 2021 CFY will host family fall & farm fun event on Friday Community Contributors – October 1, 2021 Expanding Gettysburg rec park pump track seeks builders and riders Jimmy Phelps – October 1, 2021 Pennsylvania not immune to national school bus driver shortage (The Center Square) – October 1, 2021 Farming in the Gettysburg National Military Park Molly Hoffman – September 21, 2021 The 2021 World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site will be a hybrid event Community Contributors – September 11, 2021 #MoreHistory will engage historians and public in Civil War Era conversations on Saturday Community Contributors – September 11, 2021 Entertainment legend Rich Little to perform at Majestic Theater Oct. 15 Community Contributors – September 11, 2021 Work by Central PA Artist Robert Patierno on Display at Majestic Theater Art Gallery Community Contributors – September 4, 2021 Explore Flohr’s Church Cemetery with the Adams County Historical Society Community Contributors – September 3, 2021 Organization Spotlight: Gettysburg Nature Alliance connects habitat with heritage Molly Hoffman – August 31, 2021 Grand Opening: Children of Gettysburg 1863 Community Contributors – August 26, 2021 Savas Beatie Authors/Readers Gather at Gettysburg Leon Reed – August 19, 2021 Gettysburg proposes $27 million 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan including major street and storm water repairs and a splash pad at the rec park Charles Stangor – July 30, 2021 Destination Weddings Abound in Adams Alli Dayton – July 29, 2021 New battlefield walking tour series Community Contributors – July 27, 2021 HGAC Historic Barns Tour of Gettysburg and Adams County: Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Community Contributors – July 27, 2021 George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital Summer Season of Living History, August 2021 Community Contributors – July 21, 2021 Lomas Center Civil War Museum opens in Gettysburg Leon Reed – July 20, 2021 Eisenhower Home reopens and ranger-guided programs resume Community Contributors – July 14, 2021 Gettysburg Bike Week turns 20 and keeps growing Charles Stangor – July 12, 2021 Historical fiction writer Jeff Shaara returns to live in Gettysburg, plans new book on Teddy Roosevelt [Episode 54] Gettysburg Connection – July 1, 2021 Fifty things to do in Gettysburg Gettysburg Connection – June 28, 2021 2021 summer and battle anniversary ranger programs announced Community Contributors – June 14, 2021 George Spangler Farm and Field Hospital will open its summer season Friday June 11 Community Contributors – May 18, 2021 Omni-partial: My experience at a recent local protest Patti Robinson – May 12, 2021 Discover South Mountain announces the launch of DiscoverSouthMountain.com Community Contributors – May 8, 2021 Farmers Market Opens Tomorrow, Just in Time for Mother’s Day Andrea Grabenstein – May 7, 2021 GNMP will Enforce its Ban on Competitive Events Beginning in January * What Hours is the Park Open? Charles Stangor – May 7, 2021 GNP Visitor Center Returns to Normal Daily Hours for Visitors Community Contributors – May 2, 2021 Business Profile: Adams County Winery Charles Phillips – April 29, 2021 New Oxford Chamber of Commerce Plans Market on the Square Community Contributors – April 22, 2021 Gettysburg Foundation Names New President Community Contributors – April 20, 2021 Sen. Doug Mastriano Endangers Local Businesses Leon Reed – April 12, 2021 Majestic Theater Announces Spring Curbside Popcorn Sales Community Contributors – March 15, 2021 New 3D Tours of Five Park Buildings Now Available Community Contributors – February 3, 2021 Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky
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