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STEAM Fair Train – Glen Rock Express – Diesel

Saturday, April, 2023

NCR is hosting their first S.T.E.A.M. train excursion with NCR Camp Coordinator, Mr. Ben Olewiler. Children of all ages can enjoy a hands-on educational S.T.E.A.M.  fair and a train ride in a two-hou...

Historic New Freedom Train Station
117 N. Front St., New Freedom, PA 17349
7179422370
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Apr29

Gettysburg Children’s Choir, a free concert at the Lutheran Seminary Chapel

Sunday, April, 2023

What better way to celebrate Mothers Day than with the GCO. Come hear soprano Tami Petty perform the “Four Last Songs” by Straus and more, and stay for Prokofieff’s suite from “...

Lutheran Seminary Chapel
147 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Apr30

Bike Aboard the NCR

Sunday, April, 2023

Bike Aboard – New Freedom to Hanover Junction – Diesel Bike Aboard the NCR. Purchase a one-way ticket that allows you to split your journey between the train and your bike. Depart from New Fre...

Historic New Freedom Train Station
117 N. Front St., New Freedom, PA 17349
717-942-2370
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Apr30

Howard Tunnel Special – Diesel

Sunday, April, 2023

Join us for a gorgeous 30-mile round trip behind GP9 #6076 winding through the Historic Codorus Valley with a brief stop at the Howard Tunnel to stretch your legs. The Howard Tunnel is the oldest acti...

Historic New Freedom Train Station
117 N. Front St. , New Freedom, PA 17349
717-942-2370
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Apr30

Gettysburg Festival of Races

Sunday, April, 2023

Three Great Races, One Historic Event.   The parking lot at the Aspire Hotel is the official start and finish of the Gettysburg Festival of Races which includes: North-South Marathon 26.2 miles ...

Aspire Hotel Start Finish Line
2632 Emmitsburg Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Apr30

Lincoln and Gettysburg: A Walking Tour

Monday, May, 2023

Experience President Lincoln’s 25 hours in Gettysburg by walking where he walked and seeing what he saw. Learn about the planning of the Soldiers National Cemetery and the Dedication Ceremony. H...

Downtown Gettysburg
see website for meeting location, Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-253-5737
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May01

Battle in the Streets: A Walking Tour of Gettysburg

Tuesday, May, 2023

The first shots were fired at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863 and the citizens were in turmoil with a growing flood of wounded men being brought into town. The Union lines crumbled to the west & north ...

Locations vary, check website or call in advance
Tour locations vary, Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-253-5737
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May02

SPAC Ceramics Class: The Pottery Wheel

Tuesday, May, 2023

Check out a new ceramics and pottery business in town. Located at 102 Chambersburg Street and opening in May 2023, Southern PA Clay offers a 7-week class featuring the Potters Wheel. Join us on Tuesda...

Southern PA Clay
102 Chambersburg Street , Gettysburg, PA 17325
301-606-2436
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May02

A Walking Tour of the Taverns of Gettysburg

Wednesday, May, 2023

Balloon Rides, Murder, Tanks, Medal of Honor… some of Gettysburg’s colorful and unusual history happened in Taverns. Stroll with a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide to the sites of some of Gettysburg...

Meet in front of Gettysburg Hotel
Meet at Gettysburg Hotel, 1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-253-5737
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May03

SPAC Ceramics Class: The Potters Wheel

Friday, May, 2023

Check out a new ceramics and pottery business in town. Located at 102 Chambersburg Street and opening in May 2023, Southern PA Clay offers a 7-week class featuring the Potters Wheel. Join us on Friday...

Southern PA Clay
102 Chambersburg Street , Gettysburg, PA 17325
301-606-2436
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May05

SPAC: Friday Night Pottery Class

Friday, May, 2023

Check out a new ceramics and pottery business in town. Located at 102 Chambersburg Street and opening in May 2023, Southern PA Clay offers a one-time adult pottery wheel class every Friday night. The ...

Southern PA Clay
102 Chambersburg Street , Gettysburg, PA 17325
301-606-2436
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May05

Second Annual Adams County Blossom Festival

Saturday, May, 2023

It’s the Second Annual Adams County Blossom Festival sponsored by the Biglerville Historical Preservation Society and the National Apple Museum. This event is free and open to everyone and featu...

National Apple Museum
154 West Hanover Street, Biglerville, PA 17307
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May06

SPAC Ceramics Class: Hand-Building with Clay

Saturday, May, 2023

Check out a new ceramics and pottery business in town. Located at 102 Chambersburg Street and opening in May 2023, Southern PA Clay offers a 7-week class focusing on Hand-Building with Clay. Join us o...

Southern PA Clay
102 Chambersburg Street , Gettysburg, PA 17325
301-606-2436
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May06

Civil War Medicine Symposium

Saturday, May, 2023

Join us for the 2nd annual symposium event, presented by the Blue & Gray Hospital Association and the Gettysburg Foundation and covering various topics on Civil War medicine and its importance in ...

Museum & Visitor Center | Ford Education Center
1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA 17325
877-874-2478 | 717-334-2436
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May06

Galactic Express – Diesel

Saturday, May, 2023

Get ready for a space adventure on the Galactic Express. Climb aboard for a ride with your favorite space heroes and villains. After your excursion, enjoy galaxy-themed activities and take a picture w...

Historic New Freedom Train Station
117 N. Front St., New Freedom, PA 17349
717-942-2370
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May06

Lincoln: An Evening Walk Through Gettysburg

Sunday, May, 2023

Casually walk the streets of Gettysburg to experience President Lincoln’s 25 hours in the town, following his route from the train station and see what he saw. Learn about the planning of the So...

Downtown Gettysburg
see website for meeting location, Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-253-5737
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May07

Glen Rock Express – Diesel

Sunday, May, 2023

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...

Historic New Freedom Train Station
117 N. Front St. , New Freedom, PA 17349
717-942-2370
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May07

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Tuesday, May, 2023

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has stumbled upon international and critical acclaim as the most entertaining pluckers. Dancing somewhere between sincerity and in-sanity; punk rock sensibilitie...

Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-337-8200
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May09

Los Vivancos

Thursday, May, 2023

This is a regional event, one you might consider if venturing outside Adams County during your visit.   Soaring energy, bodies sculpted through hours of onstage work, costumes that meld tradition...

Luhrs Center
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA 17257
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May11

21st Annual Fr. Hilbert Cup Golf Tournament

Thursday, May, 2023

One of St. Francis Xavier Catholic School’s longest running events, the 21st Annula Fr. Hilbert Cup Golf Tournament at The Links at Gettysburg is an amazing opportunity to support the school and...

The Links At Gettysburg
601 Mason Dixon Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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