June 28th, 3-5 p.m. $20/ACHS Members; $30/General Admission Location: Lincoln Cemetery, 331 S. Washington Street Step off the beaten path and into a powerful, often overlooked chapter of Gettysburg’s story. Join Jean Green and Andrew Dalton for a walking tour of Lincoln Cemetery—Gettysburg’s only remaining Black burial ground. This hallowed ground is the final resting […]

July 1st, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $50/ACHS Members; $70/General Admission Location: Adams County Historical Society Have you ever fired a cannon? Now is your chance! On July 1st, you can take part in the firing of our reproduction 10-pounder Parrot rifle. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to join our trained cannon crew and pull the […]

July 1st, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. $30/ACHS Members; $40/General Admission Location: Adams County Historical Society instructor Phil Spaugy, participants will load and fire one blank cartridge, gaining firsthand insight into the experience of a 19th-century soldier. The session includes a live demonstration of proper loading techniques, along with a discussion on the care, handling, and historical […]

July 1st, 2 p.m. $10/ACHS Members; $20/General Admission Location: Adams County Historical Society As the Civil War began, the rush to equip the Union’s first volunteers led to an extraordinary variety of weapons being issued—many unfamiliar, some unreliable, and few standardized. This program examines the remarkable array of firearms placed into the hands of the […]

July 2nd, 3 p.m. $10/ACHS Members; $20/General Admission Location: Adams County Historical Society Join historians Jim Hessler, Britt Isenberg, and Phil Spaugy for an in-depth look at three farms—Sherfy, Klingel, and Rogers—caught in the crossfire on July 2, 1863. Situated along the Emmitsburg Road during some of the fiercest fighting of the Battle of Gettysburg, […]

July 3rd, 1-5 p.m. $30/ACHS Members; $40/General Admission Location: Fairfield Road Join historians Tim Smith and Andrew Dalton for an exclusive walking tour exploring the little-known farms and landmarks located behind the Confederate lines at Gettysburg. Discover the field hospitals that treated wounded soldiers from Hood’s and Pickett’s divisions, visit the historic Black Horse Tavern, […]

July 3rd, 6-8:30 p.m. $40/ACHS Members; $60/General Admission Location: Adams County Historical Society Join historian and author William A. Frassanito for a tour of our special exhibit, Early Photography at Gettysburg, which features rare items from Mr. Frassanito’s private collection. None of these images or artifacts have been on display before, and we are excited […]

July 5th, 5-9 p.m. $15/Youth; $18/ACHS Members; $20/General Admission Location: The Shriver House Museum The Battle of Gettysburg was a horrifying experience for the residents of this historic town, including the Shrivers. Once a year, visitors can experience the battle through the eyes of this ordinary family that lived through extraordinary circumstances. Listen to Hettie […]