Tourism

New data shows that travelers spent $786 million in 2023 Gettysburg, PA –A recently released report through the Pennsylvania Department of Community Development (DCED) showed that spending by out-of-town visitors to Adams County, Pa., set a record in 2023, the most recent year of data available. The study conducted by Tourism Economics on behalf of DCED reported that visitors in …

Gettysburg, PA—On May 8-10, Eisenhower National Historic Site will offer special ranger-guided tours of WWII burial sites in Gettysburg National Cemetery to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the end of WWII in Europe. Each program will begin at 5:30 pm at the Taneytown Rd. entrance to the cemetery.   Eighty years ago, Victory in Europe (VE) Day—May 8, …

Gettysburg, PA – The Gettysburg Foundation has donated $472,376 to Gettysburg National Military Park to support preservation, education and visitor engagement projects. The donation, generated from funds raised through Museum & Visitor Center operations for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2024, underscores the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the visitor experience and supporting the National Park Service’s mission at Gettysburg. “The …

Adams County residents encouraged to participate Gettysburg, PA – Destination Gettysburg is seeking input from Adams County residents through a tourism sentiment survey to help guide the organization into the future. The 11-question, multiple choice survey is designed to gauge residents’ perceptions of the tourism industry as well as the work of Destination Gettysburg, the official destination marketing organization of …

Gettysburg, PA – From the Peach Orchard of the battlefield to the apple trees of the countryside, blossoms paint a breathtaking picture across Gettysburg and Adams County each spring. With the arrival of warmer weather comes renewed energy from visitors to explore not only the history Gettysburg is known for, but a desire to experience spring’s beauty in a tranquil …

Gettysburg, PA – The Gettysburg Foundation is proud to announce that Children of Gettysburg 1863®, its interactive children’s history museum in the historic Rupp HouseTM, has been named a top children’s museum in the nation for the second consecutive year. Chosen by an expert panel and voted by readers as the best in the United States, Children of Gettysburg 1863® is a …

Camp Hill, PA – Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) welcomed over 300 photo submissions for the 2024 “Leap In” Photo Contest and sends a ‘congratulations’ to all participants and the top 20 winners. “The annual photo contest not only demonstrates the beauty and history of Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests, it demonstrates peoples’ connections to these special places,” said …

Gettysburg, PA – Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) staff are excited to unveil a new exhibit in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. This temporary exhibit now includes a reproduction gown, similar to that worn by Mamie Eisenhower at the 1953 inaugural ball of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The exhibit, located in the Exhibit Spotlight of the …

Gettysburg, PA – The Gettysburg Heritage Center is excited to announce that free admission is now available to all residents of Adams County, Pennsylvania, extending beyond the previous policy that limited this benefit to Gettysburg residents. This initiative aims to foster a deeper connection between the local community and the rich history of Gettysburg. “The stories of Gettysburg are not …

Gettysburg, PA – Beginning January 4, 2025, the popular Winter Lecture series will begin at Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP). Featuring some of the best National Park Service rangers and historians from across the region, the 8-week Winter Lecture Series of hour-long talks will examine a wide array of subjects related to the American Civil War and Gettysburg history. From …

Gettysburg PA— Eighty years ago this December, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Allied forces faced one of their greatest challenges of World War II when the Battle of the Bulge erupted in the Ardennes Forest. More than 30 Americans who died in the Battle of the Bulge are buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery. On Saturday, December 14, join a park …

GETTYSBURG, PA – Join Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) staff for our annual World War II Weekend from September 20 to 22. This year’s event theme is 1944, remembering the millions of Americans and Allies in arms who joined together with General Dwight D. Eisenhower in a “great crusade” to fight for freedom over fascism 80 years ago. Park rangers, …

GETTYSBURG, PA – Gettysburg National Military Park is pleased to announce the registration dates for the Tier-1 Written Exam. The written exam is the first step in a multi-tiered licensing process to become a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park. Registration will take place via www.pay.gov beginning on Monday, August 19, 2024, and closing at 11:59pm EST Saturday, …

GETTYSBURG, PA – Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) staff are seeking public assistance regarding artifacts that went missing between December of 2023 and January of 2024. The artifacts were taken from a historical site near Brooke Avenue, commonly referred to the Timbers farm, on the southern end of the battlefield. Law enforcement rangers are conducting an active investigation and are …

America is poised to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, and Franklin County PA is getting ready for the big celebration by launching a website dedicated to celebrating Franklin County, PA: www.America250PAFranklinCounty.com. The site remembers the chapters of American history that played out across Franklin County PA, highlights celebratory events, and invites the public to get involved. Pennsylvania’s …

Gettysburg, Pa. — On July 18 and 19, 2024, Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg Foundation staff received a delegation from our Sister Park, the Sekigahara Battlefield, Sekigahara, Japan. Representatives from the Gifu Prefecture government, Sekigahara Battlefield and Japanese tourism associates were in attendance. Since the 2016 World Battlefields Summit Joint Declaration, this most recent visit continued the Sister Park …

GETTYSBURG, PA – Beginning Monday July 29, park roads on the eastern portion of the battlefield in the Culp’s Hill and Spangler’s Spring areas, Coster Avenue, and Benner Hill will be repaved. This three-month project will address road surfaces that are at the end of their lifespan. This project requires road closures that will temporarily interrupt the ability to visit …

Gettysburg, Pa. – Tickets are now available for the 20th Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival at Granite Hill Camping Resort, located at 3340 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg on September 7 and 8. Wine enthusiast and music lovers are invited to enjoy the perfect fall weekend in historic Gettysburg while sampling and purchasing from 27 Pennsylvanian wineries and distilleries, shopping unique …

Gettysburg PA—Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) recognizes the long tradition of parking along the park avenue system to watch the annual Gettysburg Borough fireworks demonstration. We will continue to participate with our community in this event and ask the public to respect closures of select roadways and park rules to ensure the safety of visitors and park resources. Park roads …

Community effort highlights often ‘overlooked history’ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – June 26, 2024 The diverse people, places and stories that make up the tapestry of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania are celebrated within the new Gettysburg Black History Trail that launched June 26. Eleven locations on the self-guided trail paint a picture of Gettysburg’s Black heritage. From museums and historic downtown sites to the …

Gettysburg PA—Gettysburg National Military Park today celebrated the reopening of Little Round Top with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The Little Round Top area of the Gettysburg battlefield, which saw extensive fighting on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, had been closed to the public for almost two years for extensive rehabilitation efforts to improve parking areas, accessibility and safety, and …

Gettysburg, PA – Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) is pleased to announce that two historic homes on the Gettysburg battlefield, the Michael Bushman and the John Slyder houses, will be available for overnight accommodations beginning on May 24, 2024. Both houses witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg throughout the day on July 2, 1863. The Bushman farm served as staging ground …

GETTYSBURG, PA—How did Gettysburg and the Great War shape a future five-star general and president? Explore answers to this question and more at Eisenhower National Historic Site’s (NHS) World War I Weekend on May 4 and 5. The National Park Service will host interactive living history displays with exhibits and programs exploring the American experience in World War I. On May …

Gettysburg, Pa. —During the week of the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, on Friday, July 5, 2024, join the Gettysburg Foundation for A Historic Evening with Stephen Lang and Jeff Shaara. Award-winning stage and screen actor, playwright and author Stephen Lang and The New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara will appear for a special evening of live …

GETTYSBURG, PA – Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) has been awarded a combined $429,000 to help combat catastrophic forest loss and study the effects of climate change on inland and river landscapes. Funding for these important projects and studies will be provided through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA became law on August 16, 2022. It provides the National …

GETTYSBURG, PA – Kristina Heister, the Deputy Superintendent at Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) and Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS), will serve as Acting Superintendent, for a period of 120 days that began on November 5. Heister will step into this leadership role as former Superintendent Steve Sims begins his new assignment as Superintendent of Independence National Historical Park in …