Music, Gettysburg! presents Cormorant’s Fancy Concert on Sunday, August 2, at 6:00 p.m. on the United Lutheran Seminary campus in Gettysburg. This free performance takes place at the outdoor pavilion, with the seminary chapel serving as the rain location if needed.Cormorant’s Fancy, the region’s premier Celtic ensemble, brings the traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and other Celtic regions to life through lively songs and dances. The group combines outstanding musicianship with engaging performances that celebrate centuries of Celtic culture while highlighting its lasting influence on American music over the past 300 years.Set against the historic United Lutheran Seminary campus, ... Read This Story
Discover the artistry and history behind the Leaded Stained Glass Windows Tour at Trinity United Church of Christ in Gettysburg. Held every Friday at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. through the warm-weather season until cold weather arrives, this guided program explores the church’s remarkable leaded stained glass windows installed during the building’s 1891 renovation.Each tour highlights the symbolism woven into the window designs, explaining the meaning behind the artistic elements while sharing the stories of the Gettysburg community members memorialized in the glass. Visitors also learn about the donors who made each window possible and gain insight into the ... Read This Story
November 6 – 8, 2026The Association of Licensed Battlefield Guides invites you to a weekend full of in-depth tours and programs focusing on the Confederate attacks and the Union defense in the area of the Emmitsburg Road on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg.Friday November 6, the Seminar opens with a buffet dinner at the Historic Dobbin House, 1776, in the Abigail Adams Ballroom. Dinner will include a special presentation by Licensed Battlefield Guide Jim Hessler on the topic of “Sickles’ and Longstreet’s Preparations and Actions on July 2, 1863” to set the stage for the weekend’s programming.Saturday ... Read This Story
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 drawn into an extraordinary struggle for independence against the most powerful empire in the world.The program will take place Friday, August 28th at the Historic Dobbin House on Steinwehr Ave in Gettysburg. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m.Registration is required. The cost is $60 per person for dinner ... Read This Story
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 the house back to life—preserving not just a building, but a tangible link to Gettysburg’s colonial past. Longtime owner Jackie White, who led the restoration, will present this special closing program in the Dobbin House Dinner Series.
This program will take place Thursday, August 27th at 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg. Dinner ... Read This Story
The story of Gettysburg begins with one family. Samuel Gettys arrived from Northern Ireland seeking opportunity—and found it on the Pennsylvania frontier, where he built a tavern, supported the Continental cause, and helped anchor a growing settlement. But it was his son, James Gettys, who would shape the future. In 1786, he laid out 210 town lots, transforming a frontier crossroads into a bustling county seat. This program traces the Gettys family’s remarkable journey and the founding of one of America’s most iconic destinations.This program will take place Wednesday, August 26th at 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg. Dinner will be at ... Read This Story
Before it was Gettysburg, this iconic landscape stood at the edge of the British Empire – a rugged and uncertain frontier. The region’s earliest European settlers faced border disputes, isolation, and the looming threat of violence during the French and Indian War, all while attempting to build homes, families, and communities. Join historian Tim Smith at the Dobbin House Tavern on Steinwehr Ave for a lively presentation about the Gettysburg area’s origin story.This program will take place Tuesday, August 25th at 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m.The Historic Dobbin ... Read This Story
Gettysburg Fall Cycling Weekend brings three days of recreational riding to Gettysburg and the surrounding countryside from Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25, 2026. Hosted by Bike Tours by Linda, this all-inclusive cycling getaway centers around the Wyndham Gettysburg and features scenic group rides with leaders, Ride with GPS route links, cue sheets, meals, snacks, evening gatherings, entertainment, SAG support, and mechanical support.Cyclists can explore the rolling roads, historic landscapes, and rural beauty of the Gettysburg area while enjoying a fully planned weekend designed for comfort, camaraderie, and memorable miles. Registration is open now, with event details and ... Read This Story
Join us in historic Gettysburg for an exciting Sports Card & Pokémon Show that brings together collectors, families, vendors, and hobby enthusiasts of all ages. Whether you’re searching for rare sports cards, vintage collectibles, Pokémon singles, sealed products, memorabilia, or trading opportunities, this event offers something for everyone and free admission.In addition to dozens of vendors from across the region, the show will feature a special Kid Entrepreneur Marketplace, giving young business owners the opportunity to showcase and sell their own products, learn valuable business skills, and experience what it’s like to run a booth at a live event. If ...
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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 a race; rather, it’s an opportunity to explore at your own pace, work together as a team, and uncover the stories of the local patriots who helped shape our nation.Armed with a historic passport, sealed dispatches, and powers of observation, participants travel to churches, taverns, cemeteries, monuments, and other historic landmarks connected to the Revolutionary era.Along the way, solve puzzles, decipher clues, and uncover the stories of local soldiers, ministers, tavern keepers, and ... Read This Story
Decades of Fun Trivia Night brings teams to The Upper Crust in downtown Gettysburg on August 20 at 6:00 p.m. for a fundraiser benefiting Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center. Teams of six test their knowledge through multiple rounds of decade-themed trivia while enjoying the welcoming atmosphere of a local restaurant known for its wood-fired pizza and cocktails. Check-in begins at 5:15 p.m., and registration costs $60 per team.
