Announcements

Mark Your Calendars- Spring Muster 2012

Posted on: 02/08/2012
Make plans to join us for our annual Spring Muster weekend April 27-29.  Beginning with our Friday night program featuring Ranger Troy Harman and continuing with a Saturday full of educational tours and a new volunteer project, there is something for everyone at this years event!  Registration open -look under the event calendar for more info!

Follow the Trolley Bed of History-Adams Seminar

Posted on: 01/10/2012
Shake off the winter blues with an informative lecture and tour "Following the Trolley Bed of History: The Gettysburg Electric Railway" to be held March 24 and again on March 31, 2012.  Registration is still open for both dates!

Sue Boardman is your guide as you explore the operation of the Gettysburg Electric Trolley and walk the trolley bed.  To learn more click on our events calendar and register today!

Stories and Photos

The Great Task Before Us

February 22nd, 2012: Civil War Portraits

Posted on: 02/22/2012
Today we will feature a portrait probably taken in 1861 or 1862 and had one very unusual aspect not found in the vast majority of Civil War images.

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