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The Annual Hanover Christmas Tree Lighting from November 30th, 2024 in downtown Hanover, PA.

The Annual New Oxford Christmas Tree Lighting held on November 30th, 2024 in the square of New Oxford, PA.

The Annual Hanover Christmas Parade, held on November 29th, 2024 at 9am in Downtown Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Annual Dedication Day ceremony on November 19th at Gettysburg National Cemetery. The program features a wreath-laying, music, and a U.S. Naturalization and Citizenship ceremony. This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Craig Symonds. Craig L. Symonds is Professor Emeritus at the United States Naval Academy where he taught naval history and Civil War History for thirty years. A native of Anaheim, California, …

The 68th Annual Remembrance Day Parade steps off at 1pm under the sponsorship of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, the military department of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War.

Giving Spree Donor Information Session 11/06/2024 These sessions offer the community an opportunity to learn about and connect with the participating nonprofits in the 2024 Adams County Community Foundation’s Giving Spree. Adams County Community Foundation Adams County Library System Today’s Non-profits: – Adams County Office for Aging – Children’s Aid Society – Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center – Healthy Adams …

The Jonny Tomasello Memorial Community Day and 5k was held on October 27th, 2024. Hosted by Jonny’s Flight, this Non-profit is dedicated to stopping the epidemic of bullying, raising awareness for the prevention of suicide, as well as providing resources for autistic youth.

The Annual New Oxford Harvest Day Parade, along with celebrating the 150th Anniversary of New Oxford!

The Annual Gettysburg Halloween Parade, present by the Gettysburg Trading Post.

Presented by the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center. The Brighter Tomorrows for Children Award is an honorary award bestowed by the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center board of directors to an individual who has made a significant impact for the rights and well-being of children, against child abuse, to make Pennsylvania a safer place for children. The ACCAC board of …

On July 6th, 2024 Martin’s New Oxford Hardware held their Customer Appreciation Day in honor of their 50th Anniversary. The New Oxford Chamber of Commerce was also there to present a ribbon cutting, as a sign of not only the 50 years accomplishment, but for the next 50 years of business too.

United Way of Adams County held their 77th Anniversary, Give. Advocate. Volunteer. Awards on June 19th at the Adams County Emergency Services Center in Gettysburg. In this, the “With Heart in Hand” Nominees and Award Recipients were honored.

This event was held on May 14th, at the Gettysburg Fire Hall. Through this community event, Destination Gettysburg aims to create engagement and support between businesses, front-line workers and our local law enforcement, fire department, emergency responders and the National Park Service.

A behind the scenes look at the efforts of the Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission and their dedication to keep the Gettysburg Memorial Day parade going year after year. Support their efforts with a donation by contacting them via their Facebook page or email… https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgMemorialDay/ GettysburgMemorialDayGJVMDC@gmail.com

The 2024 Adams County Community Foundation Scholarship Awards Breakfast, sponsored by Fred and Susi Guinn, was held this morning at the Wyndham Gettysburg. More than $160,000.00 in scholarship funds were awarded to 60 area students. Environmental Engineer and current Miss Pennsylvania, Miranda Moore was a guest speaker at the event. For more information on Adams County Community Foundation’s Scholarships visit …

Collaborating for Youth held their Coalition Building & Community Appreciation event on April 8th, 2024. In the event they recognized volunteers and gave their Golden Apple Awards. Golden Apple Awards: Champion of Inclusion – Rosie Bolen Champion of Youth Leadership – Eric Chase Champion of Youth Leadership – Megan Cellucci Champion of Second Chances – Josh Fitting Champion of Prevention …

The New Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses, organizations, and community leaders at it’s 3rd Annual Awards Banquet on February 27th 2024 at Inn 94 on Carlisle Pike in New Oxford. The 2024 Awardees are: Non-Profit of the Year: New Hope Ministries Community Impact Award: Plainville Farms LLC Student Achievement Award: Delanie Stonesifer Volunteer of the Year: Christine …

From the beautiful vow renewals, officiated by Mayor Rita C. Frealing, to the wonderful interviews, the first Gettysburg Loves Love event was a success. This event was made possible by the partnership of Destination Gettysburg, Main Street Gettysburg, and Community Media of South Central PA. And of course, we want to thank YOU for helping make this event the success …

Join the Adams County and Gettysburg communities at Gettysburg College’s Christ Chapel for the 42nd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 15. This event is open to the public, and admission is free. Music by the Biglerville High School Jazz Band, Brownsville Church of God Choir, the Gettysburg Children’s Choir and Chamber Chorale. Patricia E. Green is …

The Miss Hanover Area Pageant is a much anticipated and respected tradition that highlights the talents and skills of young women in the Hanover community and offers them an opportunity to win scholarships and awards to finance their post high school education. https://www.hanoverareajaycees.com/miss-hanover-pageant.html

Join us as we take a tour of the organizations providing housing services for Adams County. We visit SCCAP’s Adams County Homeless Shelter and learn about @Home in Adams County, then we stop by Gettysburg CARES, Adams Rescue Mission’s Agape House, and finally YWCA Hanover SAFE HOME. These organizations help make Adams County a safe, vibrant, and thriving community.

The Gettysburg-Hanover Connector, a service of rabbittransit,is your transportation resource for shopping, appointments, work, school, and entertainment. With stops in downtown Hanover and Gettysburg as well as stops in New Oxford, along Rt 30, and in Hanover’s shopping areas there is something for everyone. Visit rabbittransit.org for more info. Gettysburg-Hanover Connector

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Destination Gettysburg invites you to visit local establishments making their own spirits, ciders, beer, wine, and mead right here in Adams County. Get your digital pour tour passport at AdamsCountyPourTour.com

Addressing Gettysburg – Podcast’s special live recording with the Adams County Historical Society on March 18th featuring special guests Andrew Dalton, Tim Smith, Sue Boardman, and Jake Boritt.