Adams County Historical Society

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House, Historical Society

An Adams County Historical Society was organized in 1888 and continued in operation for almost one year. A second society was organized in 1934 and ceased to function when its president died two years later. The third and present society began meeting in 1939. A charter of incorporation was secured the following year. The county commissioners offered some space in the basement of the courthouse, which the officers used to create a library, archives, and museum. In 1959 the society entered into a 39-year lease of the oldest building on the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg. Completed in 1832, this building was last used as a dormitory during the 1953-1954 year. The historical society occupied this building in 1961.

Dobbin House

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House

Four Score and Seven years before the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, (1776), Reverend Alexander Dobbin built a house to begin a new life in America for himself and his family. Today his home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a colonial restaurant where candlelit elegance, superior food in abundance, and gracious service bring back the sights, sounds and tastes of two centuries ago. It consistently wins Mobil Guide's highest area rating. The friendly hospitality of the Dobbin House extends to the Springhouse Tavern, Gettystown Bed and Breakfast, Country Curiosity Store, Abigail Adams Ballroom, in-house bakery and secret "underground railroad" slave hideout.

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Historic House

Hall of Presidents and First Ladies

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

History

Featuring The area's only complete wax collection of American Presidents with their first ladies and a beautiful gift shop. The Hall of Presidents is located across the street from the Gettysburg Tour Center and next to the main entrance of the National Cemetery.

The Hall of First Ladies present authentic 1/3 size reproductions of the First Ladies in their inaugural gowns. The famous Smithsonian Collection of dresses are portrayed on the petite sized first ladies who have been created to depict the same hair style and divine look which they had displayed during the presidential inauguration.

Historic Gettysburg-Adams County, Inc.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

History

Lincoln Train Museum

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

General, History, Military, Specialized

See the Lincoln Toy Train Collection featuring over 1000 trains and dioramas illustrating the railroad’s role during the Civil War. Next, step onto the "Lincoln Train Ride," board the simulated Presidential Train with President Lincoln as he travels to Gettysburg to dedicate the National Cemetary. As you travel to Gettysburg for the dedication of the new cemetery you will see Civil War countryside passing by while listening to the personal thoughts of President Lincoln preparing to deliver "a few appropriate remarks" at the dedication on November 19th 1863.

Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

History

Soldiers National Museum

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

General, History, Historic House, Military

Discover artifacts and memorabilia from the Civil War and other major American conflicts. The museum also features beautifully crafted miniature dioramas of ten major conflicts of the Civil War as well as a life-sized narrated Confederate encampment. The museum is located in the former home of the Soldier’s National Orphanage.

Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Park

Hall of Presidents and First Ladies

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Culture, General, History

Featuring The area's only complete wax collection of American Presidents and their first ladies, “The Eisenhowers in Gettysburg” located in the Eisenhower hall way, and a beautiful gift shop. The Hall of Presidents is located across the street from the Gettysburg Tour Center and next to the main entrance of the National Cemetery.

Jennie Wade House Museum

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House

This is the home where Jennie Wade, the only civilian to be killed during the battle of Gettysburg, was killed. Not much has changed inside the home since that fateful day in 1863.

Schmucker Art Gallery

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Art

Shriver House Museum

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

History, Historic House

The Award winning museum, dedicated to the civilian experience during the Battle of Gettysburg, is situated in the heart of Gettysburg's historic district. The home of George and Hettie Shriver appears much the way it did when it was first built in 1860. Today, guides in period dress recount the harrowing story of the Shriver family's experiences. The thirty minute tour includes all four floors including the Confederate sharpshooters nest in the attic where at least two were known to have been killed.