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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?
Obituaries - Gettysburg Connection
WEBObituaries are not only a way for the bereaved to pay homage to their loved one; they’re also part of a community’s history. They form a record that is every bit as important as minutes of public meetings, a trove for historians and genealogists alike. That is why Gettysburg Connection publishes obituaries for free.
ACHS Introduces Black History Trail - Gettysburg Connection
WEB12 hours 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 the local community. The trail …
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WEBFounded in 2018 by owner, publisher, and editor Charles Stangor, Gettysburg Connection has quickly grown to be the premier source of free online news for Gettysburg and Adams County residents. We’re an award-winning grassroots publication with the goal of maintaining open news access for all members of this community regardless of income.
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 ...
PCN’S 2024 Gettysburg programming to include new Battlewalks
WEBJun 25, 2024 · PCN’s 2024 Gettysburg anniversary programming will air July 1-3, with two new Gettysburg Battlewalks featured each night. PCN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit television network dedicated to educating, connecting, and celebrating Pennsylvania’s past, present, and future through cable television and streaming platforms. Viewers can watch PCN’s …
GNMP announces schedule for the 161st anniversary of the …
WEBJun 6, 2024 · The Sacred Trust Lecture Series, co-sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation and Gettysburg National Military Park, will be held July 1 to 3 and July 6 to 7 at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center and features renowned authors, historians, and National Park Service Rangers examining various aspects of the …
About Gettysburg - Gettysburg Connection
WEBAbout Gettysburg Borough Gettysburg, the Adams County seat, was originally settled in 1786 and incorporated in 1806. Today, Gettysburg is governed with a Council/Manager form of government. Gettysburg boasts a vitality and historic downtown seen in few communities of its size. Specialty shops, coffee shops, taverns, art galleries, athletic …
Gettysburg tells the story of more than a battle − the military park ...
WEBNov 17, 2023 · Katrina Stack, University of Tennessee and Rebecca Sheehan, Oklahoma State University On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln traveled to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to dedicate a cemetery at the site of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. Four months before, about 50,000 soldiers had lost their lives at the Battle of Gettysburg, later …