Event Calendar

August

Saturday, August 30 Family Farm Day. At the George Spangler Farm, 488 Blacksmith Shop Road. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to the public. Featuring living history encampment by Officers of the Union. Questions welcome. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for details.

Saturday, August 30-Sunday, August 31 The 150th Birthday Commemoration of Gettysburg Eddie: The Story of Edward S. Plank. At the Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road. Saturday includes a panel of major league baseball players for a Q and A from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. On Sunday, meet author Lawrence Knorr on the life of Eddie Plank, with Q and A followed by a book signing from 2-3 p.m. A ticketed event. Visit achs-pa.org for details.

September

Monday, September 1 Labor Day.

Monday, September 1 The Final 100 Nights of Taps, 2025. Presented by the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania. Each evening at 7 p.m., from Memorial Day to Labor Day, a guest bugler performs Taps in memory of the slain at Gettysburg. At the Pennsylvania Memorial. Free to the public. Lawn chairs suggested. Visit lincolnfellowshipofpa.org for more information.

Friday, September 5 First Friday. Presented by the Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association. Includes special sales, demonstrations, special appearances and events, and later business hours (until 8 p.m.). Look for the First Friday banner at participating Gettysburg area shops, galleries, museum, tours, and restaurants.

Saturday, September 6 Architectural Salvage Warehouse. At the Daniel Lady Farm, 986 Hanover Road. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An offering of antique and vintage home items for repurposing. Proceeds benefit Historic Gettysburg-Adams County. Held also September 20. Call 717-334-5185 for details.

Saturday, September 6 Melted Away: A History of the National Civil War Wax Museum. At the Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road, 10:30 a.m. Reserve tickets at gettysburghistory.org.

Saturday, September 6 The Evolving Legacy of Elizabeth Thorn. A look at the woman who buried the first soldiers from the Battle of Gettysburg. At the Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road, 1 p.m. Reserve tickets at gettysburghistory.org.

Saturday, September 6-Sunday, September 7 Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival. At Granite Hill Camping Resort, 3340 Fairfield Road. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit gettysburgwineandmusicfestival.com for ticket information.

Sunday, September 7 Summer Picnic. An annual event presented by the Land Conservancy of Adams County. Visit PreserveAdams.org for details.

Sunday, September 7 Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra Concert: Braham’s Symphony No. 4. At the Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel, 147 Seminary Ridge, beginning at 4 p.m. Visit musicgettysburg.org for more information.

Monday, September 8-Sunday, September 21 Fall Celebration. At Yesteryear Antique Center, 441 Pine Street, Hanover. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Includes dealers' sales and giveaways. Call 717-637-1612 for details.

Saturday, September 13 Gettysburg Sport Card Show. At the Eisenhower Inn Complex, 2534 Emmitsburg Road. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 717-334-8121 for more information.

Saturday, September 13 The Farms of Gettysburg. Learn about the many historical farms that shaped the landscape of Gettysburg. At the Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road, 11 a.m. A free program. Visit achs-pa.org for details.

Saturday, September 13-Sunday, September 14 Officers for the Union and Ladies for the Union Living History Encampment. At the Children of Gettysburg 1863 side yard, 451 Baltimore Street. From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free to the public. Call 717-334-7292 for more information.

Saturday, September 13-Sunday, September 14 Living History Encampments at Gettysburg National Military Park. At the Pennsylvania Memorial, Pitzer Woods, and Spangler Spring. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes live demonstrations. Free to the public. Visit nps.gov/gett for more information.

Sunday, September 14 Annual Heritage Sunday. At the Historic Rock Chapel, 4730 Oxford Road, York Springs. A journey through scenic central Pennsylvania from the church, beginning at 2 p.m. Call 717-528-4222 for details.

Thursday, September 18 D-Day Plus 20 Years: A Screening and Conversation with Susan Eisenhower. At the Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road. 7 p.m. Includes the CBS Broadcast in which General Eisenhower reflects on the great battle of Normandy, followed by perspectives from Susan Eisenhower. Reserve tickets at gettysburghistory.org.

Saturday, September 20 Antique & Vintage Outdoor Market. Presented by Rebel’s Roost Antiques. At the Outlet Shoppes, 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive, suite 330. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 717-479-5524 for details.

Saturday, September 20 Historic Barn Tours 2025. Presented by Historic Gettysburg/Adams County. Registration begins at The Round Barn, 298 Cashtown Road, Biglerville, from 10 a.m. to noon. A booklet and map of the historic barns will be given upon registration to discover at leisure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Email histgettyac@aol.com for details.

Saturday, September 20 Liberty Bell Unveiling. A living history event at the 11/30 Visitor Center, 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg. From 1-4 p.m. Includes refreshments, live musical entertainment from the colonial period, and a living history celebration of the placing of the Liberty Bell. Visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com for details.

Saturday, September 20-Sunday, September 21 The 2nd Annual Fields of Fury. At the Daniel Lady Farm, 1008 Hanover Road. Includes reenactments, living history events, sutlers’ tents and more. Includes tactical, battle, and aftermath events. Events begin at 10 a.m., gates open earlier. Visit danielladyfarm.com for ticket information.

Sunday, September 21 Coffee with a Historian. At the Gettysburg Railroad Station, 35 Carlisle Street. Enjoy the company of a Gettysburg historian in this question-and-answer period, with coffee. From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for details.

Sunday, September 21 The 34th Annual Adams County Heritage Festival. At the Gettysburg Rec Park, 545 Long Lane, from noon to 4 p.m. Discover the diverse cultural traditions of Adams County. Includes musical entertainment, performances, cuisine, arts, and children’s activities. Email achf@icpj-gettysburg.org for details.

Friday, September 26-Sunday, September 28 The Other Flank: A Seminar of Culp’s Hill. Presented by the Licensed Battlefield Guides. Includes six in-depth tours of the battlefield, followed by dinner at the Dobbin House. Must pre-register at gettysburgtourguides.org.

Friday, September 26-Sunday, September 28 Fall Open House. At Battlefield Harley-Davidson, 21 Cavalry Field Road. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 717-337-9005 for details.

Saturday, September 27 Adams County Apple Country: A Scenic Bus Excursion. Bus departs from the HACC Gettysburg Campus, 731 Old Harrisburg Road. From 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reserve tickets at gettysburghistory.org.

Saturday, September 27 An Evening with the Painting. At the Ford Center, Gettysburg National Park Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. From 5-7 p.m. An up-close, more personal view of the historic Gettysburg Cyclorama painting. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for ticket information.

Saturday, September 27-Sunday, September 28 Pippinfest. An annual outdoor festival, held rain or shine in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, located 8 miles west of Gettysburg via Rt. 116. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes live music, crafts, kids’ entertainment, quilt exhibit, car show and more. Email Borofairfieldpa@comcast.net for details.

Sunday, September 28 Music, Gettysburg! Nordic Song. At the Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel, 147 Seminary Ridge. A tribute to Grieg and other famed Scandinavian composers. 4 p.m. Free to the public. Visit musicgettysburg.org for details.

OCTOBER

Saturday, October 4-Sunday, October 5 Grand Army of the Republic Veteran Reunion. At Gettysburg National Military Park. Located at various battlefield locales, including Spangler’s Spring, the Pennsylvania Memorial, and Pitzer Woods. Spangler’s Spring encampment held from 9-5 Saturday, and 9-3 on Sunday. Pennsylvania Memorial and Pitzer Woods encampments held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit nps.gov/gett for more information.

Saturday, October 18 Fall 2025 Road Rally. Presented by the Land Conservancy of Adams County. See the beauty of the county during this annual excursion. Register at PreserveAdams.org/road-rally.

Saturday, October 18-Sunday, October 19 Fall Festival on the Farm. At the Daniel Lady Farm, 1008 Hanover Road. A look at 19th century life. Includes living histories, 19th century music, children’s activities, and craft vendors. Visit danielladyfarm.com for more information.

Tuesday, October 21 Gettysburg Halloween Parade. Parade begins at 7:15 p.m. and follows its route through Lincoln Square.  Free to the public. Call 717-334-8151 for details.

Friday, October 24 First Annual Harvest Ball. Presented by the Adams County Arts Council. At Liberty Mountain Resort, 78 Country Club Trail, Fairfield, PA. From 6-11 p.m. Includes musical entertainment by the Philadelphia Renaissance Orchestra. Proceeds benefit ACAC’s mission to cultivate an arts-rich community in Adams County. Call 717-334-5006 or visit adamsarts.org for details.

Saturday, October 25-Sunday, October 26 Gettysburg Military Antique Show. At the Allstar Events Complex, 2638 Emmitsburg Road. From 9-6 Saturday and 9-2 Sunday. Call 540-472-4845 for details.

Sunday, October 26 Music, Gettysburg! Keystone Brass. At the Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel, 147 Seminary Ridge. 4 p.m. Visit musicgettysburg.org for details.

Events are subject to change without notice. Please call numbers or visit websites listed with the event you wish to attend in case of changes or cancellations.