Enjoy a morning of patriotic music during the Patriotic Lawn Concert at Children of Gettysburg 1863®, located at the historic Rupp House™, 451 Baltimore Street in Gettysburg. The free open-air concert takes place on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the museum’s side yard.The Flute Flock of Gettysburg performs a selection of patriotic music in a relaxed outdoor setting. Guests can bring lawn chairs and gather on the lawn for an hour of live music at one of Gettysburg’s historic family attractions.The concert is free and open to the public. No museum ticket is required to ... Read This Story
Families can enjoy Campfire Storytime at Children of Gettysburg1863® on Tuesdays, July 28, August 25, and September 22, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Presented by the Adams County Library and co-sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation, this free after-hours program takes place in the side yard of the children’s history museum.Children, siblings, caregivers, and stuffed animals can gather in pajamas for stories and campfire songs in a relaxed outdoor setting. The books are geared toward children in grades K–1, though the storytime welcomes all ages.The program is free and open to the public, and no tickets or reservations are required. ... Read This Story
Experience Living History at Children of Gettysburg 1863®, presented by the Gettysburg Foundation at the historic Rupp House™, 451 Baltimore Street in Gettysburg. Visitors can explore Civil War camps, meet living historians, and learn about the soldiers, civilians, and families connected to Gettysburg in 1863.August 1–2: Officers for the Union & Ladies for the UnionSaturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Saturday Candlelight Talk: 8:00 p.m.Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.August 22–23: Civil War Historical ImpressionsSaturday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.August 29–30: Society of Civil War Surgeons: 11th Corps Field HospitalSaturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.September 5–6: Officers for the Union & Ladies for the ... Read This Story
Step back in time during Living History Weekends at George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital on Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, 2026. Presented by the Gettysburg Foundation, this immersive summer program brings the best-preserved field hospital from the Battle of Gettysburg to life through military camps, demonstrations, and personal stories.Visitors can explore authentic camp settings, watch engaging demonstrations, and interact with knowledgeable historians portraying soldiers and civilians. The experience offers a closer look at Civil War medicine, military life, and the people connected to this important Gettysburg historic site. Families, history enthusiasts, and curious visitors of all ages ... Read This Story
Discover how Gettysburg’s ancient landscape helped shape one of the Civil War’s defining battles during Spangler Rock, Talk, and Walk with Britt Isenberg at the historic George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Presented by the Gettysburg Foundation, this outdoor program offers a fresh perspective on the land that influenced the Battle of Gettysburg.The program begins with a clear introduction to basic geology and traces more than 500 million years of geological history in about 15 minutes. Britt Isenberg then leads participants on a short, hands-on walk exploring how rock formations, terrain, ... Read This Story
Explore one of Gettysburg’s most compelling historic sites during an Author Walk-and-Talk with Ron Kirkwood at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital on Friday, July 31, at 6:00 p.m. Presented by the Gettysburg Foundation, this evening program combines expert storytelling with a guided walk across the preserved Civil War field hospital site.Ron Kirkwood, author of Too Much for Human Endurance and Tell Mother Not to Worry, leads a presentation and guided walk through the historic farm. Guest speakers also share stories about the soldiers, medical workers, and civilians connected to the site.The program offers a closer look at the ... Read This Story
The Land Conservancy of Adams County presents The 28th Annual Road Rally: The Bridges of Adams County on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 1:00 to 6:30 p.m., beginning from the organization’s headquarters at 670 Old Harrisburg Road in Gettysburg, PA. This scenic, educational driving adventure leads teams along a nearly 60-mile route through Adams County during the height of fall color.Participants follow turn-by-turn directions to historic and scenic points of interest while exploring the stories behind the county’s bridges. Stops along the route highlight when these structures were built, how local communities used them, and the events, repairs, damage, and ... Read This Story
The Patriotic Quilt Show celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with a one-day exhibit of handcrafted patriotic quilts and needlework at Great Conewago Presbyterian Church, 174 Red Bridge Road in Gettysburg, PA, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Created by talented Adams County residents, the collection highlights traditional quilting, patriotic themes, and the craftsmanship that continues to preserve local heritage.Held as part of the nation’s Semiquincentennial celebration, the exhibit brings together history, art, and community spirit in one welcoming setting. Each quilt reflects creativity, dedication, and pride while honoring the people, traditions, and stories that have shaped ... Read This Story
Gettysburg Railway invites youths aged 6-16 to participate in a FREE Legends for Baseball Clinic, presented by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, on Saturday, August 15 from 10 AM-1 PM at Weikert Field in Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the game as well as character development and life lessons on teamwork, sportsmanship, and competition from former Major League Baseball players. Held across the U.S and around the world, these clinics are designed for young players of varying skill levels in a fun and encouraging environment.To register, click here. Guardians must complete registration for ... Read This Story
Erth Australia’s Shark Dive plunges into an imaginative underwater adventure at the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg on May 1 at 5:00 PM. Created by the team behind Dinosaur Zoo Live and Prehistoric Aquarium, this family-friendly production uses exquisitely lifelike puppets, theatrical design, and skilled performers to bring bull sharks, nurse sharks, great white sharks, and other sea creatures to the stage.
Originally commissioned for the Australian Museum, Shark Dive blends entertainment, education, and conservation themes while encouraging audiences of all ages to see the ocean and its wildlife from a fresh perspective. Erth Visual and Physical has spent more than ... Read This Story
Celebrate the music of Marvin Gaye at the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg on Saturday, March 6, at 7:30 PM. Featuring R&B artist L. Young and pop performer Crystal Starr as Tammi Terrell, this high-energy tribute brings timeless hits such as “Let’s Get It On” and “What’s Going On” to the Carlisle Street stage.
Based in Los Angeles and rooted in Louisville, L. Young gained national attention through viral harmony collage videos featured on Good Morning America. His career includes Billboard success, two No. 1 singles on the UK Soul charts, five albums, and collaborations with Stevie Wonder, Babyface, Patti LaBelle, ... Read This Story
John Clayton and ETHEL bring an evening of jazz, classical innovation, and genre-defying performance to the Majestic Theater on Carlisle Street in Gettysburg on Friday, February 5, at 8:00 PM. Presented with the Sunderman Conservatory of Music, the concert pairs acclaimed bassist, composer, arranger, and producer John Clayton with GRAMMY-winning string quartet ETHEL.Clayton has collaborated with Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, Queen Latifah, Yo-Yo Ma, and Count Basie. He also co-founded the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and arranged Whitney Houston’s celebrated Super Bowl performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” ETHEL adds nearly three decades of bold, boundary-pushing musicianship shaped by contemporary composition ... Read This Story
