Our hometown is full of excitement, fun and even the unexpected. The people, business and organizations in Adam County host special events in Gettysburg, PA year-round, and there is always something new to see. In addition to special battlefield celebrations and events that let you experience history in different and unforgettable ways, the area is home to unique festivals, fairs, exhibits, theater & concerts that you won’t want to miss when visiting Central Pennsylvania.
Monday, April, 2021
The Upcycled Art Show and Silent Auction will be held entirely online this year through the link above. All items have been created using primarily recycled materials. Each piece is one of a kind! The...
Apr19
Monday, April, 2021
Inspired by the life and career of General and 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, a new Eisenhower Exhibit Spotlight is now open to the public in the Museum lobby. The introdu...
Apr19
Monday, April, 2021
Welcome to the 23rd annual LCAC Art Auction! Over our first 22 years, we have raised more than $300,000 which has been used to protect nearly 12,000 acres of open space in Adams County, Pennsylvania. ...
Apr19
Tuesday, April, 2021
Fresh flowers and beautiful harp music by Anita Smith. The menu includes an appetizer, a delicious crab & corn chowder, green salad with fresh strawberries, blueberry scones, lemon poppy seed brea...
Apr20
Tuesday, April, 2021
Historic Rock Ford was home to Edward Hand, an adjutant to General George Washington during the American Revolution. The mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places and is widely considere...
Apr20
Wednesday, April, 2021
Fresh flowers and beautiful harp music by Anita Smith. The menu includes an appetizer, a delicious crab & corn chowder, green salad with fresh strawberries, blueberry scones, lemon poppy seed brea...
Apr21
Saturday, April, 2021
Earth Day Make ‘n Take Come celebrate Earth Day with us and learn about one of Earth’s most amazing animals – birds! Each child will get a chance to see if they can complete a bird migration j...
Apr24
Saturday, April, 2021
Come celebrate the 160th Anniversary of the Battle of Manassas, in Gettysburg, on April 24/25, 2021! This history-filled, two-day event will feature Battle Reenactments, Artillery and Cavalry Demonstr...
Apr24
Saturday, April, 2021
The Gettysburg Festival of Races is the combination of four historic races in one single weekend! Come and race alongside the hallowed ground of Gettysburg battlefield. Choose to compete in Gettysburg...
Apr24
Saturday, April, 2021
Visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center have the opportunity to see the Gettysburg battlefield and experience popular battlefield vistas on Saturday afternoons ...
Apr24
Saturday, April, 2021
Travel to Glen Rock, PA and back with our historic PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive built-in 1959 on a former Pennsylvania Railroad mainline that has been in operation since 1838. Your ride follows the route...
Apr24
Saturday, April, 2021
Travel to Glen Rock, PA and back with our historic PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive built-in 1959 on a former Pennsylvania Railroad mainline that has been in operation since 1838. Your ride follows the route...
Apr24
Sunday, April, 2021
Did you know that the first record of European honeybees in North America dates back to 1622 at Jamestown? Find out more about this important pollinator and how we use bees on our farm. The progra...
Apr25
Sunday, April, 2021
Travel to Glen Rock, PA and back with our historic PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive built-in 1959 on a former Pennsylvania Railroad mainline that has been in operation since 1838. Your ride follows the route...
Apr25
Sunday, April, 2021
Travel to Glen Rock, PA and back with our historic PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive built-in 1959 on a former Pennsylvania Railroad mainline that has been in operation since 1838. Your ride follows the route...
Apr25
Sunday, April, 2021
The Gettysburg Festival of Races is the combination of four historic races in one single weekend! Come and race alongside the hallowed ground of Gettysburg battlefield. Choose to compete in Gettysburg...
Apr25
Thursday, April, 2021
Travel to Glen Rock, PA and back with our historic PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive built-in 1959 on a former Pennsylvania Railroad mainline that has been in operation since 1838. Your ride follows the route...
Apr29
Friday, April, 2021
Join us for live music with Tony Messano on Piano and award-winning cider and wine. The wood-fired pizza oven will be hot and ready for food purchases as well as our panini sandwich and cheese plate m...
Apr30
Friday, April, 2021
Experience spring in St. Joseph’s Valley at the Shrine’s newest living history event! Led by history interpreters in full period costume, including our Junior History Interpreters who portray Moth...
Apr30
Friday, April, 2021
The Homestead comes alive each spring with a beautiful array of quality, locally grown, hanging plants, annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, shrubs and heirloom vegetables. Come join us for our firs...
Apr30
Check out our Inspiration Guide online or have us send you one. Have an immediate question? Call us at 1-800-337-5015
