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Gettysburg Area Events Calendar - Gettysburg Connection
WEBThe Connection is pleased to provide the complete go-to calendar for Adams County Events. Our events update regularly so please check back for changes or cancellations. Please share your events with us by clicking here. Looking for something specific like Live Music, Theater, Government Meetings, or Gettysburg Area School District?
A look at the intersection of faith and voting
WEB1 day ago · The latest data available is nearly 580,000 – or 6% of eligible voters. Abortion and human sexuality are important to Latinos, said Rev. Carlos Malave, president of the Latino Christian Network. But while these topics are main draws for some to the Republican party, many Catholics will remain loyal to Democrats.
Caught in the Crossfire: Gettysburg Civilians’ Stories
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · The program, titled Caught in the Crossfire, uses eyewitness accounts and rare artifacts to tell the story of how life went for those impacted by the battle. The program comes at 11 am on Saturday, March 2, at the Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg. Join Tim Smith for this free program. Registration is …
Gettysburg honors 161st battle anniversary
WEBJune 20, 2024 by Gettysburg Connection News Team. The boom of cannons and clash of armies will return this summer as visitors flock to south central Pennsylvania to walk in the footsteps of history during the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. From July 1 to 3, 1863, the bloodiest battle of the Civil War resulted in more than 50,000 ...
Historical Society’s new home to tell complete Adams County story
WEBSep 17, 2022 · And the Adams County Historical Society is excited to tell them at its new 5,000-square-foot museum on Biglerville Road, Cumberland Township. “There has never been a museum or historic site that truly paid tribute to the story of Gettysburg and Adams County,” said the society’s Executive Director Andrew Dalton.
ACHS Introduces Black History Trail - Gettysburg Connection
WEB2 days ago · Experience the often-overlooked history of African Americans in Gettysburg and Adams County with the Black History Trail. Launched earlier this year, the trail offers a unique perspective on the events before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg, shedding a light on the experiences of Black citizens in …
Hi-tech research pinpoints where Lincoln stood while delivering …
WEBNov 20, 2022 · Oakley had announced his findings the previous day at the Lincoln Forum conference at the Wyndham Hotel. Previous “guesses” about the location included the site of the present-day Henry Bush Brown Lincoln monument near the rostrum, the site of the present-day Soldiers’ National Monument, and various locations in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Dedication Day and Remembrance Day events calendar
WEBNov 12, 2022 · Dedication Day (ceremony in the Gettysburg National Cemetery) and Remembrance Day (parade and Illumination) events all fall on Saturday Nov. 19, 2022. All events and shuttles are free to the public. Expect substantial road closures in the area. The David Wills House will be open for free on November 18-19. November 19 …