America 250th in Adams County, Pa.

America 250th in Adams County, Pa.

Welcome to Adams County, Pennsylvania’s commemoration of America 250th. Over the next two years, this community – steeped in American history – will welcome millions of visitors to mark this national milestone anniversary.

While Gettysburg’s renowned history largely points to eras after the birth of our nation, we truly believe that the story of America cannot be told without Gettysburg – from its epic Civil War battle and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, to the Eisenhower family who settled down on this farmland and welcomed dignitaries from around the world, to the abundant varieties of apples that have fed Americans on the East Coast for centuries.

We invite you to visit America’s favorite historic town and stand where history was made – to see first-hand the landmarks that stand in reflection of America’s most trying time – where democracy and the vision that our forefathers established “four score and seven years” prior faced its toughest test.

America 250th in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is rich in American history – from our nation’s roots in Philadelphia, Washington’s winter encampment at Valley Forge, the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, the pivotal Civil War battle that came north to Gettysburg, industrial revolution in Pittsburgh, and most recently, the crash site of Flight 93 in the hills of Somerset County, Pa.

America250PA and Visit PA are leading the charge to bring millions of Americans and travelers abroad to Pennsylvania to see where our nation was born, where it was saved, where it was tested and where it remembers. Learn more about the statewide efforts to commemorate America 250th by clicking the button below.

America 250th throughout the United States

Gettysburg and Adams County is just one of the thousands of communities across the country commemorating the semi-quincentennial anniversary of America. From Revolutionary War sites to Civil War battlefields and more modern historic destinations, America250 is bringing stories to life for the world to learn, visit and reflect on. Learn more national efforts by clicking the button below.