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 ... 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... Read This Story
Gettysburg Railway invites youths aged 6-16 to participate in a FREE Legends for Youth 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 ... 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
The Majestic Theater on Carlisle Street in Gettysburg presents the annual Mountainfilm on Tour, January 22 at 7:30p. Mountainfilm, held in Telluride, Colorada every Memorial Day weekend, celebrates the indomitable spirit and uses the power of film, art, and ideas, to inspire audiences to create a better world. After the festival, Mountainfilm on Tour hits the road and shares the year’s most inspiring short films with communities worldwide. Hosted by various organizations, outdoor retailers, schools and universities, theaters, local governments, and individuals, Mountainfilm has been on tour since 1999, extending the festival’s reach and delivering inspiring content to audiences around ... Read This Story
Spend a festive evening with A Gettysburg Christmas during a special 7:30 PM screening on Saturday, December 19 at the historic Majestic Theater in Gettysburg. Filmed in Gettysburg, this holiday favorite comes to life in the theater’s historic Main Hall, creating the perfect setting for a seasonal movie night in the heart of downtown.The story centers on Hope, whose dream of a quiet Christmas quickly unravels when unannounced family members arrive and long-standing tensions resurface. As unexpected twists and one especially determined guest keep the holiday anything but peaceful, Hope begins to realize that imperfect celebrations often create the ... Read This Story
Experience the holiday charm of A Gettysburg Christmas during a special afternoon screening at the historic Majestic Theater in Gettysburg on Saturday, December 19 at 3 PM. Filmed in Gettysburg, this heartwarming feature brings a familiar local backdrop to the big screen inside the theater’s beautifully restored historic Main Hall.Hope dreams of a peaceful Christmas, but those plans disappear when unexpected family members arrive at her door. As old disagreements resurface and one determined guest refuses to leave, the holiday takes a series of surprising turns. Along the way, Hope discovers that life’s biggest moments often come from the ... Read This Story
