The summer season is upon us, and with it comes the return of a fan-favored Gettysburg freebie for noted history buffs and anyone else who enjoys gathering around a blazing evening campfire for some optimal storytelling. It’s the long-awaited installment of 2025 Campfire Programs. Credit: Pexels Presented by the Gettysburg National Park Service, these special evening … Continue reading 2025 Campfire Programs Every Friday Night in Gettysburg
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The William C. Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum
Any time is a great time to visit the William C. Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum in York, Pennsylvania. But given how this just so happens to be Black History Month, though, it makes for an even more befitting day trip consideration. Not only is it the only African American-themed museum in York, … Continue reading The William C. Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum
Caves and Caverns to Explore Throughout the Mid-Atlantic
National Caves and Karst Day officially falls on June 6, and by extension, the National Parks Service celebrates National Caves Week from June 2 through 8 each year. As a time designed to foster an awareness of the vital yet often-overlooked importance that caves and karst play environmentally, now may be the perfect opportunity to … Continue reading Caves and Caverns to Explore Throughout the Mid-Atlantic
Appomattox History: Lee’s Surrender and Beyond
It’s been nearly 159 years since Gen. Robert E. Lee formally surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in Appomattox, Virginia. The date was April 9, in the aftermath of the fateful Battle of Appomattox Court House, instigating what would come to be known as the endgame of the American Civil War. Because word traveled much … Continue reading Appomattox History: Lee’s Surrender and Beyond