Adams County Tourism This page is sponsored by the Mansion House 1757 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:FacebookXEmailLinkedInWhatsAppBluesky
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