New History Center Underway!
ACHS writes:
Dear Friends - what a start to 2022!
As you can see to the right, our 25,000-square-foot facility is rapidly taking shape. We're now projecting a February 2023 opening date for all three components of the history center. Here's more on what you can expect:
Beyond the Battle Museum, our core attraction, will take you on a journey through time, covering over 300 years of American history through the lens of our uniquely famous community. Here, you'll explore the inside of James Gettys' tavern, seek refuge in a home caught in the crossfire of the Battle of Gettysburg, and walk through a crowd of eyewitnesses to the Gettysburg Address. We want you to experience these critical moments in history like never before.
Along the way, you'll see hundreds of our rarest artifacts - fascinating treasures never before placed on exhibit.
The second floor of our new history center will feature a spacious event and education center. Here, we'll invite you to attend frequent programs and events, including seminars and workshops hosted by Gettysburg's top historians.
Finally, for those researching Gettysburg and Adams County history, our spacious library and archives will house millions of documents, images, and artifacts - safe, climate-controlled, and under one roof for the first time ever. Here, a cohort of expert volunteers and local historians will help you find what you're searching for and dig deeper into the history of Gettysburg and Adams County.
As we gear up for an exciting grand opening, I hope you'll become even more involved with ACHS. Here are a few things you can do right now to be part of this historic effort:
Become a Member - starting at $40 per year, you'll receive free admission to the new center and discounted rates on ACHS programs, tours, and classes.
Donate to our Building Fund - As of today, we have raised 82% of our goal in gifts and pledges. Let's get to 100%! Can you help us?
Follow us on Facebook - We post historic photos from the collection every day.