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Pennsylvania farm prepares for big Battle of Gettysburg reenactment weekend
The Battle of Gettysburg will be waged again this weekend on the Daniel Lady Farm outside of Gettysburg. Eight hundred reenactors are expected to recreate Pickett's Charge. The two-day event, held Saturday and Sunday, is expected to draw 8,000 spectators. Four thousand tickets have already been presold. Tickets can also...
Crash closes road connecting to Route 15 in Adams County
UPDATE: Route 234 has reopened as of 2:40 p.m. Thursday. A late Thursday morning crash has shut down an Adams County road that connects to Route 15, PennDOT said. A multi-vehicle crash was reported at about 11:45 a.m. on Route 234 in Tyrone Township. Since then, both sides of the road have closed in the area of Route 15 north and Oxford and White Church roads, according to 511PA.
Fort Frederick in western Maryland revisits history from long before Revolutionary times
BIG POOL, Md. (DC News Now) — If you happen to venture into western Maryland this extended holiday weekend and love American history, a visit to Fort Frederick will be well worth your while. The expansive rural landscapes will take you back to well before the American Revolution. Fort Frederick was founded in 1756 to […]
Hundreds gather for 4th annual Gettysburg Independence Day celebration
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Hundreds of people flocked to the Gettysburg Rec Park for the 4th Annual Gettysburg Independence Day Celebration. The event drew in people from across Central Pa., as well as people from out of state. “It takes about an hour-thirty to get here from Martinsburg, but it...
'It changed us forever' | Daniel Lady Farm hosts Battle of Gettysburg reenactment this weekend
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — The Battle of Gettysburg lasted from July 1 through July 3, 1863. While it was 161 years ago, the history and significance of the battle are as strong today as it has ever been, and reenactments help people visualize what many can't even imagine. This...
Haunted Gettysburg (Part 3) | The Creepy Side of America
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — In this third and final installment of The Creepy Side of America: Haunted Gettysburg Miniseries, hosts Dan Kosloski and Kerry Kearns dive into the eerie tales of Gettysburg, often heralded as the most haunted small town in America. With 51,000 casualties in just three days, Gettysburg...
Carroll County early morning house fire, no injuries reported
CARROLL COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — Firefighters responded to an early morning house fire in Carroll County on the 4th of July. Crews were dispatched to a fire reported at 3301 Traceys Mill Road in Manchester, Carroll County at 7:34 a.m. There was an estimated $200,000 in damages to the...
New bill could make outdoor dining permanent in Pa.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — On a busy day in downtown Gettysburg, visitors enjoyed the warm weather and some good food outdoors. Businesses are capitalizing on the pleasant atmosphere with more outside options. "Outdoor dining is vital for a lot of restaurants," said Peter Bales, general manager of The Upper Crust.
Frederick launches project to identify slaves sites
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — A new project called “The Sites of Enslavement Project” is coming to Frederick, and it will share the daily lives of enslaved African Americans who once lived in the city. “We knew that we had to do a specialized project narrowing down the specific history of sites before emancipation, […]
Central Pennsylvania Gears Up for Independence Day Celebrations
Central Pennsylvania is set to host a series of vibrant Independence Day celebrations across various townships and counties, with an array of firework shows, parades, and events lined up to mark the 4th of July. In Adams County, the Carroll Valley Borough near Carroll Commons will come alive on Thursday,...
Frederick prepares for a unique, safe fireworks show
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Firework shows seem to be one of the most anticipated parts of celebrating the Fourth of July – but what really goes into making each show safe and unique? The Frederick Independence Day celebration is all about good times, beginning with a day of activities for everyone in the […]
Farmers Testified On Bill To Regulate Agritourism Businesses In Frederick County
The Council heard a presentation on the legislation Tuesday night. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Council heard from farmers on Tuesday night regarding a bill which would regulate agritourism in the county. The legislation followed recommendations from an Agritourism Workgroup put together last year by County Executive Jessica Fitzwater...
Learning from sutlers at the Gettysburg reenactment
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — At the Daniel Lady Farm just outside Gettysburg, it’s the day before the 161st battle anniversary reenactment. Both Union and Confederate reenactors are starting to arrive, making the transition from 2024 to 1863. And the sutlers are set up and ready to go. So,...
Activities Planned For Monocacy National Battlefield This Weekend
It’s the 160th anniversary of that Civil War conflict. Frederick, Md (KM) The 160th anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy is coming up, and there will be several activities to commemorate this event at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center at 5201 Urbana Pike, and the Thomas Farm at 4235 Baker Valley Road. They will take from Friday, July 5th to Sunday, July 7th.
Gettysburg National Military Park Announces Road Closures During the Annual Gettysburg Area Fireworks Demonstration
Gettysburg PA—Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) recognizes the long tradition of parking along the park avenue system to watch the annual Gettysburg Borough fireworks demonstration. We will continue to participate with our community in this event and ask the public to respect closures of select roadways and park rules to ensure the safety of visitors and park resources. Park roads will begin to close at 8 pm on July 4, 2024.
ABDO-men return for Granville Fourth of July parade tradition
While visiting his brother-in-law in Frederick, Maryland, Greg Dixon was killing time. Dixon and his wife, Megan, accompanied by friends Jeff and Vicki Lammers, milled about in a multifloor antique shop cluttered with dust-covered junk-treasure and antiques. Dixon’s fingers fluttered through a long, skinny box of postcards, one at a...
Carroll voters have ‘political fatigue’ heading into November election
A sense of apathy and disinterest with November’s presidential election seems to have set in with Carroll County voters, as the political divide across the country grows stronger, according to Jordan Haegerich, co-chair of Central Maryland Braver Angels, a nonprofit organization that provides a safe place to talk politics. “Although it is clear the political issues of our time are very ...
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