The Adams County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1888 to protect millions of historic records and artifacts significant to the history of Gettysburg and Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Our Mission:
Located in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the Adams County Historical Society (ACHS) preserves over three centuries of remarkable history. With over one million historic items in its care, ACHS inspires people of all ages to discover the fascinating story of one of America’s most famous communities.
The Adams County Historical Society is located inside the Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum, and proudly preserves over 5,000 square feet of historic materials in its archives and research room. Here, visitors can access a host of records and manuscripts dealing with a wide range of historical topics. From genealogy to historic property research, military history, and Civil War-era accounts, the Dr. Charles H. Glatfelter Research Room is Gettysburg’s preeminent archival research facility. Additionally, ACHS hosts monthly seminars that focus on specific tools and techniques to conduct historical research on Gettysburg and Adams County-related topics.
