Historic Property · Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Adams County Heritage Center (CW Collection)
Organization Confirmed · last verified 2026-06-21 · What this means
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Operated by the Adams County Historical Society (founded 1888), the Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum presents more than 1,000 artifacts exploring the civilian experience of the Battle of Gettysburg and three centuries of regional history. Its immersive 'Caught in the Crossfire' exhibit reconstructs a farmhouse during the battle.
Why it matters
Historical focus: Gettysburg and Adams County civilian Civil War history
Visiting
- Address
- 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA, 17325 · Map and directions
- Hours
Research Room: Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Periods interpreted
- American Civil War
- Official page
- https://www.achs-pa.org/ (opens achs-pa.org in a new tab)
Programs and events
No upcoming events are listed yet. Events added by the organization appear here and on the main calendar together.
Contact
- Telephone
- 717-334-4723
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