Gettysburg History
Welcome to Gettysburg History — your gateway to America’s most historic town. Discover powerful stories about the battlefield, the people who shaped our community, and the museums, events, and initiatives that keep its legacy alive — including the Beyond the Battle Museum, the Shriver House Museum, and the Gettysburg Film Festival. Gettysburg History is an initiative of the Adams County Historical Society.
Gettysburg History
It's that time again!
Tim is answering YOUR questions in an upcoming Monuments Monday episode. Leave your questions about monuments on the Gettysburg Battlefield in the comments for a chance to have them answered by Tim!
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@HistorywithWaffles is out with a new video featuring our very own Tim Smith!
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Special thanks to @justinscarred for visiting us! You can check out his full video here.
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Have a question about the Shriver House?
We’re hosting a special Q&A soon and want to hear from YOU!
Drop your questions in the comments below.
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📢We need your help!
Do you have memories of the Adams House Tavern (Heritage Room) at either its original location on the corner of Chambersburg and South Washington Streets or at 35 Chambersburg Street?
We are working on a project and looking for people to share their memories of this longtime Gettysburg establishment. We are also searching for additional photos, postcards, or other items related to the Adams House.
We invite you to share your memories in the comments or by emailing mshaffer@gettysburghistory.org.
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📢 Calling all Monuments Monday fans!
Tim is giving a BRAND NEW program this Saturday at the Adams County Historical Society! Join him at 11 a.m. for Monuments Monday LIVE, which takes your favorite YouTube series and turns it into a free, hour-long program about monuments on the Gettysburg Battlefield. We hope to see you there!
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❓It's time for another Monuments Monday Q+A!❓
Historian Tim Smith will be answering your questions about monuments on the Gettysburg Battlefield. Whether it's questions from a previous video or a question on a monument we haven't covered yet, drop any of your questions in the comments below for a chance to have them answered by Tim in an upcoming episode!
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