City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 528 Baltimore Street
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 425 Steinwehr Avenue
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
49. Ronn Palm’S Museum Of Civil War Images
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (717) 337-1867
Address: 229 Baltimore Street
Description: Civil War photographs are what this museum is all about, and Ronn Palm has amassed a collection of about 2,000 images. They’re displayed within the second-oldest house in town, and Ronn has papers showing the owners of the house from 1802 onward. Ronn’s passion is collecting and identifying photos of Civil War soldiers, and his photos have been used in numerous books and films. Most of the photos at the museum are of Pennsylvania soldiers, and the layout is arranged by regiments. The display cases in the front room have photos that are for sale, while the museum is in the back. If you had a relative who served in a Pennsylvania unit, you have a good chance of finding a picture of him in the museum. The Museum of Civil War Images is open only on Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday.
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 451 Baltimore Street
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 309 Baltimore Street
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 777 Baltimore Street
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 242 Baltimore Street
54. Fields Of Freedom
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
55. Gateway Theaters
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (717) 334-5576
Description: The film Fields of Freedom is shown exclusively at Gateway Theaters, and it was produced by Gateway Gettysburg maverick Robert J. Monahan Jr. and Greystone Films. (For more on Gateway Gettysburg, see the Close-up in the Area Overview chapter.) The 30-minute film runs on a three-story-tall screen, and many visitors feel they have a greater understanding of the impact of the Battle of Gettysburg after viewing it. Based on the discovered diaries of soldiers from both sides of the conflict, the riveting film follows the lives of two young men—one a Confederate and one a Yankee. You’ll be drawn into their lives as each prepares for the battle, and you’ll feel their fear and courage during the famous charge and their anguish while dealing with the bloody conflict’s aftermath.
56. Adams County Historical Society
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (717) 334-4723, ext. 201
Address: 111 Seminary Ridge
Description: The Adams County Historical Society resides in Schmucker Hall on the campus of the Lutheran Theological Seminary. It contains primary and secondary resource material for researching county history, and it has about 8,000 feet of display space. Nearly 3,000 feet are occupied by museum galleries on three floors, and about 4,200 cubic feet are occupied by manuscripts. Guided tours of the museum are available by appointment. Among the collections are a Civil War Gallery, fossilized dinosaur footprints, and 1823 wooden water pipes. Free parking is available across the street from Schmucker Hall, which is accessed by stairs and therefore not wheelchair accessible. The society is open during the day Wednesday through Saturday and on Thursday evenings.
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 401 Buford Avenue
58. Allstar Events Complex
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (717) 334-6363, (888) 497-9386
Address: 2638 Emmitsburg Road
Description: Allstar is located 4 miles south of Gettysburg on Emmitsburg Road, and it functions as a 70,000-square-foot expo center (with parking for 2,000-plus cars) that’s available for trade shows and group activities. Individuals can also enjoy the fun here, but to avoid long waits, it’s best to call ahead to make sure a large group isn’t already filling up the place. See the Kidstuff chapter for a full rundown of activities available here for kids of all ages, such as go-kart tracks and minigolf.
59. Boyds Bear Country
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (717) 630-2600, (866) 367-8338
Address: 75 Cunningham Road
Description: Boyds Bear Country is open daily, and the 120,000-square-foot store is the home of 70,000 Boyds bears, hares, and other friends. The stuffed animals are grouped together and posed in adorable ways. Live entertainment goes on in the atrium on the first floor, and store displays change each season. The store has three display floors and a downstairs that’s devoted to feeding hungry bears. See the Kidstuff chapter for information on making your own bear and the Shopping chapter for more information on the store.
City: Gettysburg, PA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 106 North Washington Street