Saturday November 15, the 69th 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. Starting on Middle Street and proceeding to Baltimore Street and then to Steinwehr Ave, this annual parade honors the […]
On Saturday, Nov. 15, from 5:30 until 9:30 p.m., the Gettysburg Foundation hosts the annual Remembrance Day Illumination in Gettysburg National Cemetery. This time-honored tradition commemorates President Abraham Lincoln’s dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery on Nov. 19, 1863, and honors the 3,512 Civil War soldiers interred there. With the support of Gettysburg Foundation donors […]
The annual Dedication Day ceremony is happening on November 19th in the Gettysburg National Cemetery. The program features a wreath-laying, music, and a U.S. Naturalization and Citizenship ceremony. This event is free and open to the public.
Join the Adams County Historical Society for our second Fall Fest on Saturday, November 22nd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This vendor event will feature crafts, handmade gifts, local artisan goods, food, and more!
Come join the East Berlin Historical Preservation Society at the East Berlin Historical Society for a festive tour of beautifully decorated homes, churches, and more! Get into the holiday spirit as you stroll through charming houses adorned with twinkling lights and stunning decorations. This is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with […]
On Sunday, December 14th, beginning at 6:30 p.m., NOAHS in partnership with Emory United Methodist Church will host a New Oxford annual tradition - Holiday Caroling in Historic New Oxford. What better way to nurture the Christmas spirit than to join neighbors and friends for an evening of holiday caroling in New Oxford’s beautiful center village […]
On the afternoon of June 24, 1863, 700 men of the 26th Pennsylvania Emergency Regiment were steaming towards Gettysburg. They had been ordered to the mountains west of Gettysburg as a blocking force against a possible Rebel Invasion of the county. As luck would have it, an elderly woman was driving her cow on a […]
Curious about reenacting, but not quite sure how to start? This workshop is for YOU! Women of all ages and backgrounds, we invite you to join this informative and immersive workshop. During which, you’ll learn the ins and outs of reenacting and how to get started.
Drawing inspiration from Lt. William H. Pohlman’s reported final words—“Cease firing”—writer Kellie Gormly spent years researching the history of The Swope Manor, a Gettysburg home that sheltered the town’s wealthiest family and served as the place where Pohlman died in 1863 after being wounded during Pickett’s Charge. Her work culminated in the book Cease Firing! […]
Drawing inspiration from Lt. William H. Pohlman’s reported final words—“Cease firing”—writer Kellie Gormly spent years researching the history of The Swope Manor, a Gettysburg home that sheltered the town’s wealthiest family and served as the place where Pohlman died in 1863 after being wounded during Pickett’s Charge. Her work culminated in the book Cease Firing! […]
Melee at the Brickyard: The 134th New York on July 1, 1863 Ranger Andrew Regiec, Gettysburg National Military Park Explore the courage and sacrifice of the 134th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. As Confederate Forces overwhelmed U.S. 11th Corps on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, one brigade was moved into the town, […]
The Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address have been mentioned in countless movies, T.V. shows, and documentaries. Gettysburg itself has been the setting of several movies over the years. Several actors and actresses have strong ties to the Gettysburg area. Join historian Timothy H. Smith as he explains Hollywood’s ties to Gettysburg and shows […]
Join the WWII American Experience Museum on Friday, February 6th for a special evening of live music and history featuring singer Derek Reed performing 1940s favorites and Frank Sinatra classics. Your $20 ticket includes two hours of live music (6:00–8:00 PM), the chance to climb inside one of our Sherman Tanks, and a free drink […]
The Emancipation Proclamation, which took effect on January 1, 1863, established the United States Colored Troops (USCT). And although it took several months to create, enlist and train these units, these measures eventually resulted in the recruitment of over 170,000 Black men, many former slaves, in the defense of the country. Over 100 of these […]
