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Published on: Jan 26, 2024
Elephants don’t forget and you won’t forget this unique stop on your visit to Gettysburg and Adams County, PA!
Homemade fudge, chocolates, fresh roasted jumbo peanuts, and more await at Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium.
In this episode, the owners share their long family-owned history and you’ll learn how they roast their peanuts with their antique roaster!
Mister Ed’s is one of many places for sweets and treats when visiting Gettysburg.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these great places:
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Published on: Jan 12, 2024
Looking for a scenic and awe-inspiring way to tour Gettysburg? One unique way is a ride on a double-decker bus with a professional licensed battlefield guide!
For over 60 years, The Gettysburg Tour Center has been taking visitors for an experience like no other. In the spring of 2024, a brand-new building will open that will welcome a whole new generation.
Max Felty has been leading the tours for years and is excited to open new doors. In this episode, you’ll hear about the new facility as well as all the experiences they have to offer.
Spoiler Alert:
It’s not just bus tours.
Published on: Oct 25, 2023
During the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, the Cupola of the Seminary building was occupied by Brigadier General John Buford and his Signal Officer, Lt. Aaron Jerome. When you visit Seminary Ridge, you can stand in that very location for yourself and learn even more at the Seminary Ridge Museum.
Our guests in this episode are from Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center to tell you about their unique experience, special escape room, and how you can support their efforts of continued learning for everyone.
Guests:
Peter Miele
Rob Williams
Codie Eash
Published on: Oct 11, 2023
Gettysburg is known as one of the most haunted places in the world. When you visit, you can hear experts tell the stories while standing in the locations that inspired them.
You can take your experience to the next level by going out late at night and using special paranormal tools to do your own investigations and communicate with the ghosts.
In this episodes, you hear about 5 great operators in Gettysburg that will send a chill down your spine.
Explore ways to get a chill in Gettysburg with these iconic locations.
Experiences featured in episode may change.
Please visit operator websites below for current information and availability.
Farnsworth House Ghost Tours
Gettysburg Ghosts and Paranormal Association
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg
Published on: Aug 25, 2023
Have some extra time on your visit to Gettysburg and Adams County? Consider visiting our friends at the nearby Carlisle Events. They are home to several automotive hobby events throughout the year and include collector car auctions.
Events have evolved from “cars in a field” to destination activities for individuals and families from around the world.
Guest:
Mike Garland, Public Relations Manager for Carlisle Events
Info:
Published on: Aug 10, 2023
Gettysburg was named #1 on Booking.com’s 2023 list of America’s Most Welcoming Cities and Towns.
Our guest for this episode is the Mayor of Gettysburg, Rita C. Frealing. She shares her story about becoming the first African American and first woman Mayor of her hometown and why she’s not surprised by that list.
We also find out some of her favorite things to do and see in Adams County, PA.
Guest:
Mayor of Gettysburg, PA.
Published on: Jul 13, 2023
In the backyard of Gettysburg, The Totem Pole Playhouse has gone on to become one of the best known and highly-regarded summer theaters in the United States. The New York Times called Totem Pole Playhouse “the Cadillac of summer theaters.”
In this episode, you’ll hear from young performers of “Annie: The Musical” on how they memorize their lines and prepare for the show. Meanwhile, the Artistic Director and Music Director give us some insight into the family atmosphere of the Totem Pole Playhouse.
Summer 2023 Schedule
Annie: The Musical
July 7 – July 23
Million Dollar Quartet
July 28 – August 13
On Golden Pond
August 18 – September 3
Guests:
David Hemsley Caldwell, Artistic Director
Christianne Roll, Music Director for “Annie”
Cast Members of “Annie: The Musical”
Published on: Jan. 26, 2024
Homemade fudge, chocolates, fresh roasted jumbo peanuts, and more await at Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium.
Published on: Jan. 12, 2024
Looking for a scenic and awe-inspiring way to tour Gettysburg? One unique way is a ride on a double-decker bus with a professional licensed battlefield guide!
Published on: Oct. 25, 2023
Our guests in this episode are from Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center to tell you about their unique experience, special escape room, and how you can support their efforts of continued learning for everyone.
Published on: Oct. 11, 2023
Gettysburg is known as one of the most haunted places in the world. When you visit, you can hear experts tell the stories while standing in the locations that inspired them.
Published on: Aug. 25, 2023
Take a short drive from Gettysburg and embrace your love of car shows and auctions at Carlisle Events.
Published on: Aug. 10, 2023
Our guest for this episode is the Mayor of Gettysburg, Rita C. Frealing.
Published on: Jul. 13, 2023
Hear from some of the young performers of “Annie: The Musical” with the Totem Pole Playhouse
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