On July 2, 1863, an unassuming rocky hill in Gettysburg witnessed perhaps the most famous counterattack of the Civil War. On Little Round Top, Union Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain led the 20th Maine to victory over the Confederate forces, repelling the rebels with a fierce bayonet charge. Through their bravery and bloodshed, Little Round Top […]
Calling all quilters: On Saturday, October 17th at 4:30 pm, the Shriver House Museum is excited to host a Quilting Bee! During the Civil War-era, ladies worked on quilting projects together to save on time, which quickly became a social gathering for sharing information, news, announcements, and local gossip. Join Shriver House tour guide and […]
Discover the multi-century history of Gettysburg through the eyes of an expert local historian. Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a one-hour guided tour of Beyond the Battle Museum, where the remarkable stories of Gettysburg’s civilians come to life through twelve immersive exhibit galleries, more than 1,000 rare artifacts, and engaging multimedia experiences. Along […]
In August, Gettysburg History received one of the most extraordinary archival donations in the organization’s history: more than 40 original letters written by Southern families seeking information about—and, in many cases, the return of—the remains of loved ones killed at Gettysburg. Recently featured in The Washington Post and in an in-depth story by Gettysburg History, […]
The Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) and Gettysburg History will dedicate a new large-scale mural on the exterior of Beyond the Battle Museum on Saturday, October 24th at 3 p.m. The public dedication ceremony will celebrate the completion of the artwork, created by Littlestown-born artist Sarah Jacobs in collaboration with Adams County community members as […]
Join us at the Battlefield Overlook Event Center on Friday, October 30th from 7 to 10 p.m. for an evening of food, drinks, museum exploration, and bar-style trivia! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres from Sign of the Buck and a cash bar featuring beer, wine, and a signature cocktail. Attendees must be at least 18 years old. […]
Join Gettysburg History (Adams County Historical Society) for our third annual Fall Fest Craft Show on Saturday, November 7th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This vendor event will feature crafts, handmade gifts, local artisan goods, food, and more! The event is free to attend and will take place at Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum, […]
All veterans and their families received free admission to Beyond the Battle Museum (625 Biglerville Road) and the Shriver House Museum (307 Baltimore Street) on Wednesday, November 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thank you for your service!
Step inside the Shriver House Museum — a restored Civil War-era home and the primary filming location for Gettysburg 1863. Discover the story of the Shriver family while you get a behind-the-scenes look at director Bo Brinkman's new film. Actors from Gettysburg 1863 will be present throughout the day to meet guests and sign autographs, […]
This event is sold out. Join us for a VIP Experience at the Community Premiere of Gettysburg 1863 on the big screen at the Gateway Theater on Thursday, November 12th at 7 p.m.! Your VIP Experience ticket includes: 1. Watch the movie in the theater with the cast, producers, and director of Gettysburg 1863. Featured […]
This event is sold out, though tickets remain for the VIP Experience as of October 2nd. Don't miss the community premiere of Gettysburg 1863 on Thursday, November 12th! We're excited to bring this special event to the big screen at Gateway Theater, giving even more members of our community the opportunity to experience the film together. […]
On Saturday, November 14th, you can take part in the firing of our reproduction 10-pounder Parrot rifle (cannon). Ticket holders will have the opportunity to join our trained cannon crew and pull the lanyard (rope) to fire a blank (black powder) round. Registration is required. The cannon will be fired once every 10 minutes from […]