History

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]