Saturday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Battlefield Overlook Event Center, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg Join historian Kenneth A. Gavin for an entertaining and engaging presentation that examines economic, military, political, and social aspects of the American Revolution through the lens of popular culture. He will explore these themes in conjunction with […]
Saturday, Aug. 8 from 2 to 3 p.m. Battlefield Overlook Event Center, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg The battles of Gettysburg and Little Bighorn remain the two most studied military engagements in American history. The colorful and controversial George Armstrong Custer was at the center of both events. Custer’s Civil War fame began at Gettysburg […]
Saturday August 15th from 8AM-11AM Start your Saturday with a delicious breakfast while helping local students get ready for a successful school year! Breakfast Buffet Pricing: Adults: $15.95 Children: $10.99 Bring a donation of new school supplies to support the United Way of Adams County, and you'll receive 10% OFF your check as our thank you! […]
A Patriot's Quest: An Adventure Through Adams County's Hidden Revolutionary History Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start and end at 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg Step into the shoes of a Revolutionary War courier and set out on a self-guided driving adventure across Adams County. This is not a guided tour or […]
Saving the Dobbin House By the 1970s, the Dobbin House stood at the brink of loss—weathered, neglected, and facing possible demolition. In 1976, during the nation’s Bicentennial, one young couple and a team of experts began the process of saving it. Through photographs, stories, and behind-the-scenes insights, this program traces the remarkable restoration that brought […]
Friday, Aug. 28 from 6-8 p.m. 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg On June 24, 1775, dozens of young men gathered at Samuel Gettys’ tavern to enlist—marching from this small frontier community to join George Washington and the Continental Army. Some never returned home. Historian Ken Gavin tells the stories of these soldiers and their neighbors—ordinary people […]
Unstoppable You Ministries in collaboration with Sparrow Place and Praise Community Church present a free human trafficking awareness event. Documentary is rated PG-13. To register: yorkblindeyesopened2026.eventbrite.com
Saturday, Sept. 12, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg Join us in Gettysburg on September 12, 2026—one day after the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks—for an evening of remembrance and reflection. At the heart of this special program are the family members of the 40 heroes aboard United […]
Fairfield Area Historical Society presents Invisible Backbone: The Lives and Labor of Women in Colonial America By Dominich Marie Miller - Author, Reenactor Thursday, September, 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm Village Hall 108 West Main Street Fairfield, PA Come hear Dominich Miller speak about a woman’s daily life in colonial America, their hard work, yet […]
Gettysburg, PA — The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg will present the 2026 International Peace Symposium at Gettysburg College on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the CUB Ballroom, with the Eisenhower Institute serving as a co-sponsor. The program, titled 2026 International Peace Symposium: Peace or Forever Wars? Reclaiming America's Soft Power & Diplomacy, will examine America's […]
Join Sparrow Place for their First Annual Wings of Hope Dinner! https://vimeo.com/1215814778?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci September 19th 6pm at York Alliance Church, 501 Rathton Road, York, Pa. Funds raised at the "Wings of Hope" Dinner will directly support Sparrow Place in their efforts to: 1) raise awareness of trafficking in our area, 2) supply monthly 'nest kits' to […]
Attention Writers’ Roundtable, On October 15 at 6:30 p.m. Jay Davidson will discuss his recently published book Young Lewis Miller: A Boy’s Life in the 1800s. The book is available for purchase at the History Center and through their online store here. Jay will sign copies of his book following the presentation. Registration is recommended. […]
