18th Annual Foothills Artists Studio TourNovember 22 & 23, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Meet fourteen artists and tour their studios nestled in beautiful western Adams County, PA, just a few miles from Gettysburg. This popular tour, located in the Fairfield, Orrtanna and Cashtown areas, is self-guided and may be completed in any order. Please visit the website for more information. The event is free and all ages are welcome.Eight studio locations will feature paintings, pottery, printmaking, fiber and textile arts, enamels, jewelry, woodworking, photography, illustration, bookbinding and stained glass. Checks and cash are welcome and credit cards are accepted by ... Read This Story
Abraham Lincoln spent just 25 hours of his life in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania—but in that brief visit he completed and delivered what many regard as the greatest speech in American history. Join historian Timothy H. Smith as we walk the streets of Gettysburg and explore the landmarks connected to Lincoln’s famous visit.Tours begin at the Shriver House Museum.100% of proceeds benefit the preservation of the Shriver House Museum, a nonprofit historic site operated by Gettysburg History.$20/Youth (K-12); $25/ACHS members; $30/general admission; Free for children 5 and underPurchase your tickets here.
Learn the history of “The York Springs, a Celebrated Watering Place” with Cathay Snyder, YOSS President and adjunct history professor at Messiah University. Snyder has been researching the hotel for several years and on Monday evening, September 15, at 7:30, she will be presenting her research at 408 Main Street, York Springs.The site’s history can be traced back from before the hotel’s founding to its demise by fire in 1897 and illustrates the importance of the land and the spring to Native Americans and settlers before the American Revolution to prominent individuals and families after the war.Everyone is welcome to ... Read This Story
In association with the 2026 Gettysburg Film Festival, the Historic 1776 Dobbin House invites guests to a one-of-a-kind celebration of Revolutionary America that brings the spirit of independence to life.
Friday April 3, save the date and bring your enthusiasm for a day filled with tours of Gettysburg’s oldest building, live period music performed by costumed musicians, Colonial living history demonstrations, and special guests to be announced.
Information and details will be added as they become available. Follow here for updates.The 2026 Gettysburg Film Festival
In the town where our nation was saved, we invite you to celebrate the birth of the republic. ... Read This Story
Following the Eisenhower Society’s commemoration of Dwight Eisenhower’s 135th birthday anniversary at its annual statue ceremony, all are welcomed to gather for a buffet luncheon at the Dobbin House at 1pm October 11. The price is $35 a person. Luncheon registration ends at 12 noon on Monday October 6.After lunch, the featured speaker is Professor Brian Black of Penn State University/Altoona. An authority on American environmental history, Professor Black will speak on “Ike’s Road Trip,” the title of his recent book focused on Eisenhower’s participation in a 1919 cross country army convoy. That experience planted the seeds of Eisenhower’s interest in ... Read This Story
The Eisenhower Society commemorates Dwight Eisenhower’s 135th birthday anniversary at its annual statue ceremony, Saturday, October 11 at 12 Noon by the Eisenhower at Gettysburg statue outside the Eisenhower Admissions Building at Gettysburg College. Readings from Eisenhower’s memoirs, brief comments by Society officials, and a wreath laying will occur at the site. The Eisenhower Memorial and the Robert M. Hoffman Family Trust Scholarships will be presented to four Gettysburg College students. The Eisenhower Society ROTC Leadership Award will also be presented to an outstanding ROTC cadet.At 1 p.m. all are welcomed to gather for luncheon at the Dobbin House. The ... Read This Story
Every July 4th, approximately 70 flute players gather on the steps at Hotel Gettysburg to play patriotic and civil war music. Coming from all over the country, the musicians play piccolo, flute, alto, bass, and contrbass flute and present a brief background of each song they play.
Kick off the 250th anniversary of Independence Day in downtown Gettysburg at 10am on July 4th 2026 and be inspired!
The concert is free and open to the public.
Adams County Winery is excited to welcome back Kirk Wise for a Live Music on the Grounds performance! Kirk will perform at the Farm Winery from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.Adams County Winery will have its award-winning wines available, in addition to local craft beer, and snacks, including cheese and crackers and gourmet meat and cheese plates. We now have kombucha on tap. The Terrace Bistro will be open 11am-4pm, serving wood-fired pizzas and pretzels.The last call for purchasing onsite drinks will be 30 minutes prior to close. Children are always welcome with supervision. We are pet-friendly at the Farm ... Read This Story
Adams County Winery is excited to welcome the Mack Berry Band back again for another round!The Mack Berry Band will be performing at the Farm Winery from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.Adams County Winery will have many of our award-winning wines available, in addition to local craft beer, and snacks, including cheese and crackers. This may be the last weekend the Terrace Bistro will be serving wood-fired pizzas and pretzels. The Terrace Bistro will be open from 11am until 4pm.The last call for purchasing onsite drinks will be 30 minutes before close. Children are always welcome with supervision. We are ... Read This Story
