Saturday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Battlefield Overlook Event Center, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg Join historian Kenneth A. Gavin for an entertaining and engaging presentation that examines economic, military, political, and social aspects of the American Revolution through the lens of popular culture. He will explore these themes in conjunction with […]
Saturday, Aug. 8 from 2 to 3 p.m. Battlefield Overlook Event Center, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg The battles of Gettysburg and Little Bighorn remain the two most studied military engagements in American history. The colorful and controversial George Armstrong Custer was at the center of both events. Custer’s Civil War fame began at Gettysburg […]
A Patriot's Quest: An Adventure Through Adams County's Hidden Revolutionary History Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start and end at 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg Step into the shoes of a Revolutionary War courier and set out on a self-guided driving adventure across Adams County. This is not a guided tour or […]
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 […]
Join historian Tim Smith on John Burns' birthday for a special presentation about Burns and his role in the Battle of Gettysburg. On July 1, 1863, John Burns left his home and joined in the fighting west of the town. He was wounded and captured but survived the battle to become one of the famous […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 to 10 a.m. 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg Discover the multi-century history of Gettysburg through the eyes of an expert local historian. Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a one-hour guided tour of Beyond the Battle Museum, where the remarkable stories of Gettysburg’s civilians come to life […]
