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HGAC is a non-profit organization formed in 1975 to spearhead and coordinate efforts to preserve and restore the historic heritage of Adams County's townships and boroughs.
Congratulations to HGAC's House Restoration Award and Barn Preservation Award Winners!
At the Annual Meeting of the HGAC Board of Directors, four awards were given.
The 2022 House Preservation Award went to Jeff and Stephanie Shaara for their work on the circa 1900 house
"Red Patch" on West Confederate Avenue in Gettysburg. For more information click here
The 2022 Barn of the Year Award went to David and Cynthia Salisbury for the Scott Barn in Freedom Township.
The 2021 Barn of the Year Award went to the Ditzler Barn in Biglerville, home to the National Apple Museum and
the Biglerville Historical and Preservation Society.
'The 2020 Barn of the Year was awarded to the Cornerstone Barn, owned by Kathleen Reilly and Parry Baer in
Franklin Township.
For more information on the barn awards, click here
THE LATEST
EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS' PROGRAMS:
Click here for program schedule.
Tuesday, August 16 at 7 p.m.
Fights for the Flag at Gettysburg: It was a great honor to carry the regimental flag. Join Licensed Battlefield Guide Deb Novotny as she shares some of the stories of brave soldiers, both North and South, as they captured or defended their flags
Click Here For News About SUMMER AT THE SPANGLER FARM. Join us at the Spangler Barn every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 12 to August 14, plus two Family Days on Saturdays September 3 and October 8.
Click Here for UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TOURS AT THE MCALLISTER MILL SITE NEAR GETTYSBURG. Tours run every Saturday at 11 a.m. through August.
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HGAC in the News!
HGAC's partnership with Gettysburg Area High School students to create new signs for Civil War Hospital sites around the area was featured in the Gettysburg Times on Friday, May 20. Read all about it here
Help needed for Civil War Hospital Sign project!
HGAC is seeking volunteers to serve on its Hospital Sign Task Force and to help install new signs at Civil War Hospital sites. Click here for more information
HGAC receives HARB Award from Gettysburg Borough
In honor of the 200th anniversary of HGAC's headquarters, the Grand Army of the Republic Hall on 53 East Main Street, Gettysburg's Historic Architectural Review Board presented HGAC with a HARB Appreciation Award on May 18.
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
 Summer At The FarmJoin Us At The Barn Every Sunday From June 12 To Aug. 14 |  HGAC Civil War Barn DanceJoin us at Beech Springs Farm in Orrtanna, PA Music by Susquehanna Travellers. Click image above for more info |  Enjoy A Speakers ProgramFree, Fun, Informative On Third Tuesday At The G.A.R. |
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 Preserving Our HeritagePreserving Adams County's Historic Barns For Future Generations |  Recycling Quality ProductsPurchases Support HGAC's Preservation Efforts |  Learning Experiences For YouthHGAC Invests In Education Of The Next Generation |
 Underground Railroad ToursUnderground Railroad Tours offered at McAllister's Mill Site May through August |  Fun, Education CombinedScavenger Hunt For Historic PA Barn Architectural Features |  Rent The G.A.R. BuildingHold Your Meeting In A Historic Building |