Rhea Brandenburg, co-owner of Brandenburg & Stein Funeral Parlor and Two Taverns Cemetery, will discuss eco-friendly alternatives to traditional funerals, with a focus on green burial and its meaningful, sustainable approach to honoring a life.
Come discuss books with fellow Littlestown bibliophiles! October 21, the selected book is The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.Pick up a copy, give it a read, and come talk about it with us.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Hoffman Homes Emerald Gala – A Casino Royale Night on Friday, November 7th at the Wyndham Gettysburg! This special night will sparkle with fine dining, lively auctions, exciting prizes, and casino-inspired fun. We are thrilled to welcome ABC27’s Valerie Pritchett as our emcee for the evening. Most importantly, every ticket, bid, and donation helps raise essential funds supporting the individuals and families in our community, inspiring hope, healing, and growth for brighter futures. Dress to impress in your best casino attire and be part of a night that truly makes a difference. ... Read This Story
SAVE THE DATE! This Sunday, 9/21!Join us for Soup for Solidarity: Silent Art Auction + Raffle for Mutual Aid
Sunday, Sept 21 from 2-4pm at The Rainbow House 129 W Lincoln Ave, Gbg, PA
Come warm your belly with homemade soup, bid on incredible donated local art, and enter raffles for stellar prizes, all while supporting Lovelina and her son Kash, a high-support-needs autistic child, as they fight to stay safe and together.
We’ve raised so much already, but we still need YOUR help to reach the final $1,600. Every bowl of soup, every bid, and every COMMENT + SHARE makes a difference.
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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.
Join the Carroll Valley Library for some good company and good conversation at October’s book discussion. October 15 at 2p the discussion focuses on The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.Give it a read and come talk about it with us!
Visit Carroll Valley Library for a crafty night with Miss Dianne! Monday October 20, 6:30p
Adults (ages 16 & up) are invited to the library’s conference room for an arts & crafts project: Make a colorful Day of the Dead sugar skull door hanger using glow in the dark paint (optional).
Registration required.
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
**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED INSIDE**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.
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