Thank You for Visiting
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.
Thanks to all the shoppers who helped make
HGAC's Homespun Christmas and Holiday market a success!
Since many asked, here is the recipe for Mamie Eisenhower's Famous Fudge!
HGAC thanks all those who donated!
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
ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE WAREHOUSE
The warehouse is now closed until April, but will accept donations by appointment. Shoppers seeking a particular item can also schedule an appointment. Email your request to histgettyac@aol.com or call the HGAC office at 717- 334-5185 and leave a voicemail with your name and return phone number. A HGAC member will get back to you.. Click here for more information
HGAC'S HOMESPUN CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY MARKET will be held:
From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2,
and
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Shop for baked goods and holiday gifts at the G.A.R. Hall, 53 E. Middle Street in Gettysburg.
LEARNING LAB AT THE SPANGLER BARN! On Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, HGAC volunteers, the Gettysburg Foundation and students with Adams County Technical Institute Building Trade (ACTI) came together for a Building Trades Learning Lab at the historic George Spangler Barn Click here for the whole story!
Read the latest HGAC newletter! Click here
HGAC MEMBERSHIP
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
 Preserving Our HeritagePreserving Adams County's Historic Barns For Future Generations |  Recycling Quality ProductsPurchases Support HGAC's Preservation Efforts |  HGAC Barn Tour 2023 |
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 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 |  Enjoy A Speakers ProgramFree, Fun, Informative Programs At G.A.R. Hall |  Summer At The FarmJoin Us At The Barn in 2023! |
HGAC Non-Discrimination statement
HGAC does not unlawfully discriminate internally (in its administrative and program operations) or externally (in provision of programs, grants or services) on the basis of race, political orientation, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or mental or physical disability or any other status prohibited by applicable law.