Gettysburg, PA – The Gettysburg Foundation invites the public to experience history come alive at the historic Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station™ through its Coffee with a Historian summer series. Starting June 22, these engaging sessions will take place on select Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m. under the covered pavilion at 35 Carlisle Street in downtown Gettysburg.
Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea while exploring Gettysburg’s pivotal stories, rich history and answers to your history-related questions. Guests are encouraged to learn, engage, ask questions and join the conversation. Seating is limited and ticket reservations are required.
Originally opened in 1859, the station served as a lifeline during the Civil War, transporting supplies, evacuating the wounded and later welcoming visitors and dignitaries. Today, it stands as a symbol of resilience, providing a unique glimpse of the town’s rich history.
“The Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station has always been a place where visitors feel a special connection to history,” said Jackie Spainhour, President and CEO of the Gettysburg Foundation. “This summer’s Coffee with a Historian programs are excellent times to pause, connect with the past and enjoy meaningful conversations in a truly special setting.”
Each session in the series features a different historian, sharing insights into Gettysburg’s history before, during and after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Coffee with a Historian Summer Lineup:
- June 22 – Rob Abbott, Licensed Battlefield Guide
- July 6 – Fran Feyock, Licensed Battlefield Guide
- July 20 – Ted Hirt, Licensed Town Guide
- Aug. 10 – Joe Mieczkowski, Licensed Battlefield Guide (Lincoln and His Cabinet and Jefferson Davis and His Cabinet books signing included)
- Sept. 21 – Lewis Trott, Licensed Battlefield Guide
Visitors can also join docent-led tours of the station throughout the day, discovering the stories of courage, community and transformation that still resonate today.
The Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station™ is on the National Register of Historic Places and features interpretive banners, historic artifacts and a model of the station as it looked in 1863. Additional plans for the space include improvements for visitor information, educational programs, leadership workshops and community partner use.
For more information about the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station™, upcoming events and the Gettysburg Foundation’s mission to preserve history and inspire civic engagement, visit GettysburgFoundation.org.
Gettysburg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit philanthropic, educational organization operating in partnership with the National Park Service to preserve Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site and educate the public about their significance. The Foundation operates the Museum & Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park, as well as the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital, Children of Gettysburg 1863® and the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad StationTM. The Foundation offers customized professional leadership development on the Gettysburg battlefield through its Higher Ground Leadership at Gettysburg programming. For information about visiting Gettysburg or how you can become a Friends of Gettysburg member in support of the Gettysburg Foundation’s preservation and education mission in partnership with the National Park Service at Gettysburg, visit GettysburgFoundation.org or call 877-874-2478. Proceeds from tickets and other purchases in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center and donations to the Gettysburg Foundation benefit Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site.