Located in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the Adams County Historical Society (ACHS) preserves over three centuries of remarkable history. With over one million historic items in its care, ACHS inspires people of all ages to discover the fascinating story of one of America’s most famous communities. LEARN MORE
Your official start to your Gettysburg experience. Together with the National Park Service, we seek to preserve and protect the resources associated with the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg and share its important story of conflict, courage and remembrance. LEARN MORE
The Civil War Institute (CWI) brings together Gettysburg College students, general audiences, and scholars in an ongoing dialogue about the history of the Civil War era through public programming, student internship and fellowship programs, digital scholarship, teaching, curriculum management, and academic research. The college’s minors in Civil War Era Studies (CWES) and Public History are administered out of CWI. LEARN MORE
History is important and should be remembered! Gettysburg has a rich history not only from the Civil War but further back to pre-settler times and even up to the present! The ONLY way to TRULY experience Gettysburg is on a bike with one of our Licensed Battlefield Guides. You can contact us at 717-752-7752 or explore our website for more details and booking. LEARN MORE
Preservation Maryland is a non-profit harnessing the power of historic places by revitalizing and reinvesting in communities, advocating, and building the historic trades workforce for the benefit of all Marylanders. LEARN MORE
Located on historic Baltimore Street in Gettysburg, this house, built in 1810, survived the battle and remains one of the most popular and often-visited locations in town. Featuring a bed and breakfast, tavern and beer garden, and outdoor dining, the Farnsworth House is a must-see on your next visit! LEARN MORE
America: Fog of War is hosted by Colby Sumner and Brett Thomas. War buddies who fought together both in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their love of history and their personal connection to the experience of the American warrior enables them to connect America’s current, and future warriors to their incredible lineage … that of the American warrior …by telling stories from America’s past. LEARN MORE
O Be Joyfull Tours provides some of the very best guided walking tours of historic Harpers Ferry, WV. We’re also rated the #1 ghost tour in Harpers Ferry by TripAdvisor. Plus, you can experience the stories and songs of the Civil War era through our entertaining concert shows. Contact us today and plan your unique Harpers Ferry visit. LEARN MORE
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is home to one of the last remaining Grand Army of the Republic Posts left in the country! The Capt. Thomas Espy Post No. 153 was chartered in 1879 and moved into the library in 1906. When the last Civil War veteran member died in 1938, the Room was locked and left undisturbed for 50 years – it became a virtual time capsule. Not only does it house invaluable artifacts, but the room itself provides a unique historical record of the first part of the century. It was lovingly restored in 2010. LEARN MORE
Billy Webster is a superbly talented songwriter and musician hailing from Chester, PA. He’s been a wonderful friend to the Addressing Gettysburg show and has created a great collection of original and adapted period songs of the Civil War that are regularly featured on the program. Visit his website and explore his catalog of both historic themed pieces and other amazing tunes. LEARN MORE