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 […]
HGAC's 2026 Historic Barns Tour will be held on Saturday, September 19, Rain or ShineTour Hours: 10 am - 4 pmFeatures 5 historic barns in Gettysburg/Adams County Tour starts at the Historic Round Barn at 298 Cashtown Road, Biglerville, PA 17307~~~~~~~~ Proceeds benefit HGAC'sBarn Preservation Project and Grant Program. Click here to purchase advance tickets on Eventbrite Click here to […]
Adams County will once again celebrate unity in our community on September 20, from noon until 4 PM, when the Adams County Heritage Festival fills the Gettysburg Recreation Park with a sea of tents. For 35 years, this event has offered free admission and free entertainment, along with a dazzling array of ethnic foods and […]
This is a free living history event celebrating early American life through traditional trades and demonstrations, complemented by select modern makers inspired by historic craftsmanship. • Historical demonstrations & reenactors• Artisan & craft vendors• Food & treats• Kids activities• Live music & entertainment
The Legacy & Lore of Devil's Den with Tim Smith Saturday, September 26th, 11 a.m., Battlefield Overlook Event Center, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg Devil’s Den is one of the most famous geological features of the American Civil War. The scene of bloody fighting on July 2, 1863, the area was a popular local picnic area […]
Saturday, September 26th, 3 p.m. Join Gayle Underwood, Shriver House gardener, for a stroll in Ms. Hettie’s kitchen garden! The garden was always an important commodity during the Civil War era, and Hettie Shriver would have filled hers with all of the herbs, plants, and vegetables that she would need to provide for her family. As […]
