Join us in Gettysburg for our annual holiday celebration! A Gettysburg Christmas Festival features activities, ​entertainment, games, prizes, ​and small-town holiday charm.

Taking place over 3 days, the festival is always the first weekend in December. This year’s event is December 6-8, 2024.

In this episode, we are joined by Jill Sellers of Main Street Gettysburg. This great organization leads the way in planning the festival every year, as well as preserving the Historic District of Gettysburg for future visitors.

More Information:

https://www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com

The 60th National Apple Harvest Festival takes place at the South Mountain Fairgrounds just outside of Gettysburg October 5-6 and 12-13, 2024.

This nationally recognized event is presented by the Upper Adams Jaycees and celebrates the fall season with beautiful handmade crafts, delicious food, and jam-packed entertainment.

Every year, the festival takes place the first two weekends of October. If you can’t visit this year, mark your calendars for next year. You can pick your own apples and find several farmer-owned markets to visit with our free ⁠Adams County Crop Hop⁠ digital passport.

More Information:

⁠www.appleharvest.com⁠

⁠www.adamscountycrophop.com⁠

⁠www.destinationgettysburg.com⁠

Welcome to the Gettysburg Black History Trail, a journey through the rich and often overlooked history of African Americans in Gettysburg and the surrounding areas.

Nestled within a town steeped in historical significance, the trail offers a unique perspective on the events before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg, shedding light on the experiences of Black individuals and communities.

Through a partnership with several organizations, we are able to offer this FREE digital passport for you to use at your own pace.

Sign up for your passport at:

⁠http://www.blackhistorytrail.com⁠

Today’s guest is the Superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. Kristina Heister is the first female to hold the important position and she’ll tell stories of her family’s connection to the American Civil War.

You’ll hear about the $13 million rehabilitation project on Little Round Top that was completed after almost 2 years of work.

We also talk about the impact beavers have made at the “pond”, found at the base of Little Round Top.

You’ll also learn how you can stay at a historic structure on the battlefield as a short-term vacation rental, while helping to create revenue to support preservation efforts across the park.

Learn More:

⁠https://www.nps.gov/gett

⁠https://www.recreation.gov

Just 7 miles from Gettysburg, the Mansion House 1757 is one of only 4 inns remaining in America that has been in continuous operation since the 17th century.

In this episode, we are joined by owners George and Cindy Keeney. They’ll tell you about having over 30 local partners to create a true farm-to-table dining experience, the family pride they have in hospitality and more.

More Info:

https://www.mansionhouse1757.com

The WWII American Experience Museum and Education Center is another great location to visit in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

The museum educates the public about the American sacrifices made during the world’s largest conflict of the 20th century, both on the battlefield and on the homefront, and honor their dedication to win the war and preserve freedom.

You can experience a wide variety of authentic WWII vehicles, uniforms and artifacts in realistic dioramas and exhibits that portray, not just the battlefield, but the home front as well.

Guest:

Adam Buck,

Founding Board Member

More Info:

https://www.visitww2.org