Sunderman Brass Festival Instrument ExhibitAn instrument exhibit presented by the Baltimore Brass Company will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Paul Recital Hall at Schmucker Memorial Hall on the Gettysburg College campus. The exhibit allows attendees to explore a variety of brass instruments and learn more about craftsmanship and performance options. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Sunderman Brass Festival MasterclassesMasterclasses as part of the Sunderman Brass Festival will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Paul Recital Hall at Schmucker Memorial Hall on the Gettysburg College campus. These educational sessions feature members of the Sunderman Brass Faculty as well as guest artist Sylvia Alimena, retired horn of the National Symphony Orchestra. The masterclasses offer audiences and participants the opportunity to observe high-level instruction and musical collaboration. Admission is free.
Sunderman Brass Festival ConcertGettysburg College’s Sunderman Conservatory of Music welcomes the community to the Sunderman Brass Festival Concert on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Held in Paul Recital Hall inside Schmucker Memorial Hall, this evening performance features the Sunderman Brass Department along with Brass of Peace. The concert offers a vibrant start to a weekend celebrating brass music and exceptional musicianship. Admission is free and open to the public.
Celebrating Military Heroes takes place at 1:00 p.m. on November 14, 2026, at the Adams County Library in Gettysburg, located at 140 Baltimore Street. The event features a historical presentation honoring American soldiers from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and World War II.Historian Leon Reed, the fourth-great-grandson of Revolutionary War veteran Jeremiah Lott, will portray Lott and share his experiences serving in major campaigns from 1776 through the end of the war. The program is based on family stories passed down through Lott’s son and later researched for accuracy.The presentation also includes the stories of Reed’s two-great-grandfather, Corporal Morgan Snyder ... Read This Story
Military Weekend takes place July 24 through July 26, with event hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on July 24 and 25, and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on July 26. This annual immersive military history event is held on the grounds of the World War II American Experience Museum.The weekend features more than 100 historic military vehicles on display, living history encampments representing conflicts from World War I through modern engagements, and live vehicle, artillery, and weapons demonstrations. Visitors can experience tank and historic vehicle rides, including Jeeps, Halftracks, trucks, and Sherman tanks. The event also includes ... Read This Story
The 2026 Lincoln Highway Association Annual Conference takes place Monday, June 22, 2026 through Friday, June 26, 2026, celebrating the nation’s first coast-to-coast highway, established in 1913. The Lincoln Highway connects motorists from New York City to San Francisco and remains one of Pennsylvania’s most historic travel routes, bringing visitors through Lancaster, York, Gettysburg, and Chambersburg in the southcentral region.The conference theme, Road to Independence: 250 Years of Freedom Along the Lincoln Highway, highlights the stories of the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War era, and early 20th-century automobile tourism and roadside attractions. Events throughout the ... Read This Story
The Barn Resort Pavilion welcomes guests for an evening of live acoustic music with free admission and no cover charge on May 30. Redemption Road, joined by special guest Nick Mich, takes the stage for a night of great performances in a relaxed setting.The Barn Resort will be fully staffed throughout the event, offering the Cellar 75 dinner menu and a full-service bar available for purchase inside the pavilion.The concert begins with local music sensation and award-winning solo acoustic artist Nick Mich, performing a variety of well-known country and classic rock favorites from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ... Read This Story
Cellar75 at The Barn Resort welcomes guests for an evening of live music featuring Jake Mach from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on May 2. An award-winning, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Mach brings a soulful voice made for storytelling and a sound that bridges classic and modern country.
Cellar75 at The Barn Resort invites guests to an unforgettable Beer Pairing Dinner in partnership with Gift Horse Brewing. This exclusive evening will feature a thoughtfully curated five-course, plated dining experience, with each course expertly paired with a complimentary Gift Horse beer to enhance and highlight every flavor.The event will take place in Cellar75, where great food, craft beer, and ambiance come together for a relaxed yet elevated dining experience. Guests are encouraged to view the discussion posts for the full menu.The Beer Pairing Dinner will be held on Monday, February 23, with a 6:00 PM start. The ... Read This Story
The Gettysburg VFW Post 15 Auxiliary will host a Chili Cook-Off fundraiser on March 14 at VFW Post 15, located at 369 E. Middle Street. The event is open to the public, with an entry fee of $10 to compete or $5 to serve as a judge. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top winners.Those interested in participating as a cook or judge are encouraged to contact the VFW Post 15 Auxiliary at [email protected] to sign up. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center.
Cellar 75 at The Barn Resort welcomes guests for an evening in an inviting atmosphere with breathtaking views. Visitors can savor handcrafted cocktails and delectable bites while enjoying live music in a relaxed setting.The evening will feature a performance by the Neil and Shannon Trio, a CPMA-nominated acoustic act.Cellar 75 is located at 75 Cunningham Road.
As we mourn the recent passing of Dr. Gabor S. Boritt, a world-renowned historian of Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War, Gettysburg History invites the public to a free community screening of Budapest to Gettysburg, the biographical film created by his son, Jake Boritt, in 2007.The screening will take place on what would have been Abraham Lincoln’s 217th birthday–a fitting day to remember a man who devoted his life to studying Lincoln and helping bring Gettysburg into the national conversation.Budapest to Gettysburg tells Gabor Boritt’s remarkable story, from growing up in Hungary during World War II and the Soviet occupation to becoming one of the most influential historians of Lincoln and ... Read This Story
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