Adams County Historical Society, Gettysburg /PA

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Contact information:
Althea Riley
Phone: 717-334-4723
Email: info@achs-pa.org
Website: www.achs-pa.org
Address:
368 Springs Avenue
Gettysburg, PA 17325



Hours:
WEDNESDAY through SATURDAY: 9-12 NOON & 1-4 PM Evening hours THURSDAY: 6-9 PM

Types of records available:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TAKEN FROM THE ACHS INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLET: Expansive records of Adams County, Pennsylvania
Described as "Home of The Battle of Gettysburg Research Center". History of Gettysburg before, during and in the aftermath of the war
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and the events surrounding it
Birth, Marriage, and Death records, Cemetery inscription card catalog,
Federal Census records
Court records from the county courthouse
Parish and cemetery records, Historic maps
Family Genealogy and Files
Books and Publications of the times available for research, others for purchase
Information about many local and prominent individuals and families of the county.
Photograph collections taken by well known photographers of the area
Businesses and organizations files
Various projects of the towns completed by historians and volunteers of the county

Additional information:
WEBSITE IS VERY INFORMATIVE. Check website for rules and regulations for research. You will only be able to use paper and pencils while doing your research in the facility. Personal items must be placed in lockers. Laptops only. Scanners and other electronic equipment are prohibited.
$5.00/day fee for non-members.
PUBLIC MEETING: Lectures and presentations of public interest and history

Pamphlet available for membership which shows all the information and offerings available by the Adams County Historical Society [ACHS]

Comments:
The historians and volunteers are knowledgeable about Adams County and know where and what records to show you to help with your specific research needs. Professional and friendly as well.


Thanks to volunteer Mary C. Schultz for visiting this organization



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