The Gettysburg Pennsylvania Blog

Gettysburg Borough and several downtown Gettysburg Pennsylvania businesses are the target of Americans With Disabilities Act complaints due to noncompliance with the 1990 federal law that makes handicap accessibility a civil right. This is a real double-edged sword because many of these businesses have been around a lot longer than 1990. Gettysburg itself predates 1990 [...]

Every now and then I read a heartwarming story of courage and commitment. Recently, it was in the Gettysburg Times.
Daniel Kyle is 8 years old. He released 30 balloons on his grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary with a note attached for whoever finds them to let him know where they landed. A man in Gettysburg, Bill Anders, [...]

Gettysburg residents will soon have the opportunity to see the low-budget film “Route 30″ right here at home. The movie was produced by John Putch, who has ties to this area through Totem Pole Playhouse Director Bill Putch and actress Jean Stapleton to whom Bill was married.
“Route 30″, named for Lincoln Highway, of course, [...]

I’ve lived in Adams County, Pennsylvania now for over two years. Prior to that my wife lived in York County for two years while I was deployed to Iraq with my National Guard officer. I visited when I could.
In the four years that we’ve lived in Pennsylvania, I’ve noticed that the attitude of the people [...]

Gettysburg’s Harley man is positioning himself for another run for a casino in Adams County. According to an article in the Hanover Evening Sun, David LeVan says he can do it. His plan, however, hinges on whether another operation planned for Western Pennsylvania is successful or not.
If the other race-track/casino is denied its application [...]

The Gettysburg Blog welcomes our newest sponsor: J.R. Treasure aka The Vintage Lounge.
J.R. Treasure has set up shop at Markets of Gettysburg on Biglerville Road, but his warehouse - the big one - is located in Thurmont, Maryland. Run by a military chaplain, James R. Hamilton, The Vintage Lounge is a real treat to anyone [...]

By Steve Miers
If you are into history and you love learning about the Civil War then you need to take a trip through Gettysburg. I had the privilege of growing up in the area and was able to spend many weekends in the Gettysburg National Park, driving around and looking at the history that is [...]

One of the best tours that you’ll find in Gettysburg Pennsylvania is the Hall of Presidents Museum. This wax museum walks you through U.S. history in such a way that you’ll never forget. The presidents are used in light and sound to tell a story of America from the perspective of the chief executive. And [...]

Jennie Wade - also spelled Ginnie Wade, short for Virginia - was the only civilian killed in the battle of Gettysburg. She was a 20-year-old fiancee of a Union soldier who died shortly after in another battle. Jennie and her mother had gone to Jennie’s sister’s house on Baltimore street to assist the latter with [...]

Open air markets have been around as long as there has been open air. Well, almost. But even if you aren’t into breathing cool mountain air, at least you’ll love the great experience of shopping at one of Gettysburg’s open air markets.
You can’t shop like this in the big city. Personable and friendly, the [...]