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Pride 2024 celebrations across Central PA: Here's when and where
The federal government first recognized June as Pride Month in 1999 when former President Bill Clinton declared June Gay & Lesbian Pride Month. The origins of LGBTQ pride month date back to June 28, 1969, marking the beginning of the Stonewall Uprising in New York City where LGBTQ+ protesters clashed with police over the raiding of a popular gay bar, the Stonewall Inn. The uprising marked an important tipping point for LGBTQ+ activism, and the first...
ACHS receives historical deed to 59 E. High St. in Gettysburg
On Wednesday, May 15, Miranda Wisor, Executive Director of Adams County Library, presented Andrew Dalton, Executive Director of the Adams County Historical Society, with the original deed to 59 East High Street, Gettysburg. According to the historical record, Adams County was established on January 22, 1800, and Gettysburg was named...
Lincoln Cemetery will hold Memorial Day Program
The Lincoln Cemetery Association will hold a Memorial Day Program on Sunday May 26 starting at 1:45 p.m. This program has been a long-time tradition for Lincoln Cemetery but has not been held recently . The cemetery is located at the corner of Lincoln and Long Lane. Parking is available...
Beyond The Battle Museum And The 161st Anniversary
Visit the Adams County Historical Society and Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum for more than a week of exclusive programs commemorating the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Most programs are free and open to the public. Advanced registration is appreciated but not required for free events. For full program descriptions, visit https://www.achs-pa.org/news-events/
Detour Planned for Box Culvert Replacement on Route 97 in Adams County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a detour is planned for a box culvert and retaining wall replacement project on Route 97 in Germany Township, Adams County. The structures are located between Mathias Road and Georgetown Road just north of the Maryland state line. Weather permitting, the...
Walk On Wednesday With Healthy Adams County
Join Healthy Adams County’s Physical Fitness Task Force for a delightful walking event scheduled for May 22nd at Twin Lakes West, just west of Gettysburg. This event promises a blend of fitness, fun, and food, making it a perfect outing for families and individuals alike. The event kicks off...
Important Gettsysburg Planning Commission meeting Monday
Monday night 5/20/2024 at 7:00 p.m., the Gettysburg Planning Commission will meet. On the agenda are the Baltimore Street Welcome Center, the Miniature Golf business on Steinwehr Ave., and an expansion of the Spectra-Kote building. The long-awaited initial draft of the rezoning effort document will be presented, discussed, and the...
Recognizing Memorial Day
It is just a fact that we may associate the words Memorial Day with the beginning of summer, a day off work, family picnics, the pool, the beach, parades, cemetery flags, blooming flowers, deviled eggs, and potato salad. There is certainly no harm in those positive associations. If you are from Adams County the Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade, which is one of the oldest such parade/programs in the nation, is etched into your brain. This is especially true if you were a grade schooler at Meade School about 60 years ago, required to march in the parade from Meade School to the National Cemetery, and strew flowers in the National Cemetery as a marked day of school attendance. That evening my family would drive through the National Cemetery to see all the colorful flowers and then head out to the Twin Kiss on Emmittsburg Road, located just before the Peach Orchard, for a twist cone and frosted mug of root beer. Those are great memories!
FunFest 2024: SummerQuest kickoff with family fun and more
Adams County Public Libraries are gearing up for another exciting FunFest, marking the beginning of SummerQuest, our summer learning initiative. Join us on June 14th from 3 to 7 p.m. for a day packed with entertainment and exploration. HD Entertainment will set the mood with lively music, ensuring a fantastic...
Gettysburg’s Spangler Farm & Field Hospital Opens to Visitors June 7th
The George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital will be open from June 7 to August 11, 2024. Visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center can add it to their itinerary this summer. The hospital, located in the Gettysburg National Military Park, is open Fridays, Saturdays, and...
Summit Fire Department Volunteers at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
SUMMIT, NJ -- Eight members of the Summit Fire Department volunteered at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend held May 3 through May 5, 2024, at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The annual event honors the firefighters who died in the line of duty the previous year. Thousands of fire department members from across the country were in attendance, including the following members of the Summit Fire Department: Fire Chief Eric Evers, Deputy Chief Paul Imbimbo, Battalion Chief Brian Harnois, Lieutenant Chris Esposito, Lieutenant Matthew Lemons, Retired Deputy Chief Rick DeGroot, Retired Battalion Chief Joe...
‘Radical’ religious law firm debated at Upper Adams School District
The Upper Adams School Board is considering hiring the Independence Law Center, a conservative law firm that’s drawn criticism across the state for its controversial policies. The Independence Law Center, or ILC, has faced backlash for its policies related to transgender issues and book restrictions in schools. Several Pennsylvania...
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