Week of Events
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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September 20, 2026 -Adams County Heritage Festival 2026
Adams County Heritage Festival 2026
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 […]
Monday, September 21, 2026
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Friday, September 25, 2026
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
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September 26, 2026 -Colonial Day 2026
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September 26, 2026 -The Legacy & Lore of Devil’s Den with Tim Smith
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September 26, 2026 -Planted Through History: A Conversation with Gayle the Gardener
Colonial Day 2026
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
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 […]
Planted Through History: A Conversation with Gayle the Gardener
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 […]


