History on the Square returns to the heart of downtown Gettysburg on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Gettysburg, located at 1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This engaging evening program blends Civil War history, politics, dance, and 19th-century social culture through live performance and historical interpretation.“May I Have the Pleasure of this Dance? From the Ballroom to Hell ~ Politics and Pleasure Collide!” centers on President Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inauguration Ball, held in Washington, D.C. in 1865. Presenters Nancy Walker and Jef Savage recreate the atmosphere of the era with live demonstrations of two dances featured on ... Read This Story
History on the Square launches a new local history series in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, with an evening that blends storytelling, conversation, and community gathering in the heart of downtown Gettysburg. Taking place Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Gettysburg, this inaugural program brings together history enthusiasts for an engaging discussion focused on lesser-known figures connected to the American Revolution and Civil War memory.Hosted by Hotel Gettysburg in collaboration with the Gettysburg Foundation, the evening features special guest host Judy Morley, PhD, Executive Director of the Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center. Dr. Morley will explore the life and ... Read This Story
The 2026 World War II Weekend returns to Eisenhower National Historic Site in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, from September 18-20 with a theme that connects the American Revolution to the global fight for freedom during World War II. Marking the event’s 28th year, “The Fight for Liberty: The Revolution to the Great Crusade” highlights the enduring ideals of liberty and equality that shaped the nation from 1776 through the Second World War.The weekend begins Friday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. Activities continue Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ... Read This Story
Summer Play Days returns to Fields of Adventure in Aspers, Pennsylvania with four days of sunshine, blueberries, and farm fun on June 12, 13, 19, and 20 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Families can spend the afternoon racing down giant hill slides, making enormous bubbles in the Bubble Barn, cooling off in the corn box, visiting barnyard animals, and relaxing around the pond while kids explore interactive attractions across the farm.The popular Pick-Your-Own blueberry patch will also be open during Summer Play Days, giving visitors a chance to enjoy fresh blueberry picking during peak season in Adams ... Read This Story
Fields of Adventure hosts the Farm to Table Blueberry Breakfast in Aspers, Pennsylvania, on June 27, offering a fresh summer morning filled with homemade food, family activities, and seasonal farm fun. This ticketed event features a limited number of reservations and celebrates blueberry season in the scenic Adams County countryside near Gettysburg.
The farm-fresh breakfast buffet includes blueberry and plain pancakes, farm-fresh eggs, ham, fresh fruit, a yogurt bar, homemade blueberry baked treats, plus juice, milk, and coffee. Guests who purchase attraction admission also receive access to more than 25 farm attractions and the farm’s sunflower garden, creating a ... Read This Story
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Gettysburg History hosts a special program exploring the story behind America’s founding document. On Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m., Gettysburg resident and historian Tom McMillan presents a discussion on the creation of the Declaration of Independence at Gettysburg History Center, 625 Biglerville Road in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.McMillan, author of The Year That Made America, examines lesser-known details surrounding the Declaration, including why three official printed versions existed, why Thomas Jefferson’s original draft saw major edits, and why delegates waited until August 1776 to sign the ... Read This Story
Tea Thyme in the Garden returns to Thomason’s Old Thyme Herb Farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on Friday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can settle into Beth’s garden for a relaxing tea featuring a cup of tea of choice, a homemade scone, fresh fruit, and a jar of jelly to take home. In case of rain, the gathering moves to the barn for a cozy countryside setting.Half-hour seatings begin at 10 a.m. Reservations are required and cost is $15 per person.Call 717-624-1527 for reservations (no texts, please).
Destination Gettysburg invites partners to a Coffee Chat on June 11 featuring Jonathan Patrono, founder of Patrono Law, for a discussion on succession planning. Held in the large conference room at 1560 Fairfield Road, this informal morning session will explore how businesses can prepare for smooth leadership and ownership transitions while protecting long-term continuity and stability.
Drawing on more than 20 years of legal experience in estate planning, business formation, and business operations, Jonathan will share practical insights on identifying future leaders, preserving institutional knowledge, and developing a clear transition strategy for the future of a business.
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Step back into 1863 Gettysburg during a special historical presentation with renowned historian Timothy H. Smith on Saturday, June 6 at 3 p.m. in the Garden Room of the Shriver House Museum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Located at 307 Baltimore Street, the program explores what daily life looked like in Gettysburg at the time of the Battle of Gettysburg and how local residents navigated one of the most defining moments in American history.
In 1863, Gettysburg served as the county seat of Adams County with a population of just over 2,000 residents. The town featured churches, hotels, banks, newspapers and ... Read This Story
The Keeping Room Theater continues its grand opening weekend with a Special Matinee Performance of The Old Hero Returns: A Fireside Chat with John Burns, LIVE on Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. inside the Historic Farnsworth House Inn in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This intimate daytime performance offers guests another opportunity to experience Gettysburg history brought to life inside the town’s newest immersive theater space.Set within the newly created Keeping Room Theater, the production places audiences just steps from the action as John Burns — Gettysburg’s legendary civilian hero — shares his story in an engaging fireside-style performance filled with ... Read This Story
The Keeping Room Theater officially opens inside the Historic Farnsworth House Inn in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with the premiere of The Old Hero Returns: A Fireside Chat with John Burns, LIVE on Friday, May 15 at 5 p.m. This grand opening performance launches a new immersive theater experience in the heart of Gettysburg, bringing audiences face-to-face with one of the town’s most legendary Civil War figures.Set within the newly created Keeping Room Theater, the production places guests in an intimate fireside setting where John Burns returns to tell his story in his own words — bold, spirited and unforgettable. ... Read This Story
Historian Timothy H. Smith presents “A Boy’s Experiences During the Battles of Gettysburg” on Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m. at Gettysburg History, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.Born in December 1844, Daniel Skelly was 18 years old during the Battle of Gettysburg. Like many Gettysburg townspeople, he saw the battle’s destruction and aftermath firsthand, then shared those memories for decades. In 1932, with help from his son, Skelly printed his recollections in a small booklet that became one of the most complete and insightful civilian accounts of the Battle of Gettysburg.Smith explores Skelly’s stories in greater detail, including ... Read This Story
