Published on: Jun 07, 2023
Today’s guest is Wayne Motts — President & CEO of the Gettysburg Foundation.
The Gettysburg Foundation owns and operates, in partnership with the National Park Service at Gettysburg, the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center as well as historic sites and experiences.
In our conversation, Wayne tells us about the attractions below and how you can help preserve Gettysburg for future generations.
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Published on: May 20, 2023
Our guest is Bruce Leith from the Gettysburg 19th Century Base Ball Festival.
The free two-day event during the 3rd week of July (15-16) takes you back to how the game was played in 1864. We talk about the festival as well as Bruce’s long career with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Tickets and Info:
www.gettysburgbaseballfestival.com
This episode contains audio from Brad Nau’s Story Road:
Published on: May 12, 2023
In this episode, we tell you about our free ways to guide yourself through Adams County on our trails and treks.
There’s something for everyone with our rich agriculture, craft beverage scene and historic sights.
Trek Out Gettysburg with WishTrip
Guest:
Joel Cymerman
Content and Trails Manager, Destination Gettysburg
Published on: Apr 17, 2023
What’s the benefit of raw, local honey? Does it actually expire? What’s the deal with alcohol that’s made with honey?
The answers to these questions and more can be found in this episode — featuring Hal from Dawg Gone Bees of Adams County, PA.
You’ll even learn how you can use honey to dress a wound!
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Published on: Apr 06, 2023
Blossom season is upon us in Gettysburg and Adams County! Today, we talk with Ellie Hollabaugh Vranich from Hollabaugh Fruit Farm & Market. We learn about when the blossoms start showing and how you can see it all for yourself. You’ll also be clued in on the types of fruits and veggies you can enjoy straight from the farm and how you can experience living like a farmer for yourself! Plus, there’s some talk about milkshakes. Who doesn’t like that?
Hollabaugh Bros, Inc. is just one of the many stops you’ll find on the Adams County Crop Hop. The farms and markets along the Crop Hop offer a variety of seasonal fresh fruits & vegetables, pick your own fruit and flowers, farm tours, cooking classes, fresh meats, hands-on experiences, entertainment and more. The 2023 trail officially begins May 1 and runs through December 31. You can sign-up for your FREE digital passport starting April 17th at AdamsCountyCropHop.com. Along the trail, you can take advantage of great discounts and earn points for prizes!
Published on: Mar 20, 2023
If you’ve ever watched a race or dreamed of being a race car driver, you’ll want to join us for this episode. We join one of Central Pennsylvania’s top open-wheel racers, Lynn Paxton, for some stories about his 20+ racing career. He also tells us about a gem that sits right off of route 15 just outside of Gettysburg…..the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. Listen as Lynn talks about some of the vintage cars and equipment at EMMR. You can see the museum for yourself with free admission (donations accepted) on your next visit to Adams County, PA.
Guests:
Lynn Paxton
Alison Kreitzer, Ph.D.
Museum Website: www.emmr.org
Published on: Mar 06, 2023
Join us as we take a tour of the new museum from the Adams County Historical Society. We talk about some of the items on display that include dinosaur footprints, Native American history, and a look at the special civilian experience from the Battle of Gettysburg. You’ll also hear a mix of audio clips from the immersive exhibit, Caught in the Crossfire* that puts you inside a family’s farmhouse in the middle of the battle.
*Full audio from Caught in the Crossfire is not included in episode.
Museum Opens on April 15, 2023
Special Guests:
Tim Smith, Director of Education at ACHS
Andrew Dalton, Executive Director at ACHS
Published on: Feb 28, 2023
Our first official episode will be released soon.
Here’s a preview of what’s to come with the Destination Gettysburg Podcast.
Published on: Jun. 07, 2023
Experience the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.
Published on: May. 20, 2023
Come see what base ball was like in the 19th century as 30 clubs from all over the US compete on 5 fields all weekend.
Published on: May. 12, 2023
Be your own guide in Adams County with our rich agriculture, craft beverage scene and historic sights.
Published on: Apr. 17, 2023
Hal from Dawg Gone Bees tells us about the benefits and ways to enjoy local honey.
Published on: Apr. 06, 2023
Blossom season is upon us in Gettysburg and Adams County!
Published on: Mar. 20, 2023
If you’ve ever watched a race or dreamed of being a race car driver, you’ll want to join us for this episode.
Published on: Mar. 06, 2023
Join us as we take a tour of the new museum from the Adams County Historical Society.
Published on: Feb. 28, 2023
Our first official episode will be released soon. Here’s a preview of what’s to come with the Destination Gettysburg Podcast.
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