America 250th Tours, Projects & Initiatives

Ways to Experience America’s 250th Beyond Events

America’s 250th is more than a series of dates on a calendar. Across Adams County, organizations and partners are creating meaningful programs, projects, and experiences that invite people to engage with history in active, personal, and unexpected ways.

These initiatives go beyond traditional events, offering tours, challenges, and community-driven projects that reflect how Gettysburg continues to shape — and be shaped by — the American story.

Current Programs & Initiatives

America’s 250th in Adams County extends beyond scheduled events. These tours, projects, and initiatives offer ongoing, hands-on ways to engage with history, community, and the stories that continue to shape the American experience.

Step Up for History – 250K!

Presented by @Home in Adams County

A county-wide wellness challenge inviting residents and visitors to collectively log 2.5 million steps throughout 2026 in honor of America’s 250th. Designed to connect health, history, and community, this program encourages participants to walk, run, or roll their way through Adams County while reflecting on the sacrifices and resilience that shaped our nation.

📅 Dates: January–November 2026
📍 Location: Adams County, PA
🎯 Who It’s For: All ages; residents and visitors welcome

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More programs and initiatives will be added throughout the year as Adams County continues to build meaningful ways to engage with America’s 250th.

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