Saving the Dobbin House By the 1970s, the Dobbin House stood at the brink of loss—weathered, neglected, and facing possible demolition. In 1976, during the nation’s Bicentennial, one young couple and a team of experts began the process of saving it. Through photographs, stories, and behind-the-scenes insights, this program traces the remarkable restoration that brought […]
Friday, Aug. 28 from 6-8 p.m. 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg On June 24, 1775, dozens of young men gathered at Samuel Gettys’ tavern to enlist—marching from this small frontier community to join George Washington and the Continental Army. Some never returned home. Historian Ken Gavin tells the stories of these soldiers and their neighbors—ordinary people […]
Saturday, Sept. 12, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg Join us in Gettysburg on September 12, 2026—one day after the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks—for an evening of remembrance and reflection. At the heart of this special program are the family members of the 40 heroes aboard United […]
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 […]
Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beyond the Battle Museum, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg Join Gettysburg History (Adams County Historical Society) for our third annual Fall Fest Craft Show on Saturday, November 7th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This vendor event will feature crafts, handmade gifts, local artisan goods, food, and more! […]
