How to Spend Your Time Here....

Most of our guests have a set idea of what they will be doing while staying with us, however, there are those of us that while drawn back again and again to the area for it's charm and history, there may be a yearning to go off the beaten path.

Here are just a few suggestions besides the obvious-

Geocaching:

If you're like me, I had no idea about this until early last year. You can read more about how it works here. This can be an exciting activity to plan with a family. There are several sites located through out the Gettysburg Area and in Adams County, PA. Click here for a few to get you started. This is a great way to get more familiar with a particular location you visit.

Sach's Bridge:

Sachs Covered Bridge was built in 1852 by David S. Stoner. Part of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia began it's retreat to Virginia by crossing this bridge after the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. Sach's covered bridge extends 100 feet across Marsh Creek. In 1938, the Pennsylvania Highway Department determined that Sachs Bridge was the most historic covered bridge in the state. Sachs Bridge was closed to traffic in 1968 and listed in the National Register of historic places in 1980. Floodwaters swept it from its abutments on June 19, 1996. The County of Adams rehabilitated the Sach's bridge by supporting its trusses with steel beams and by raising its elevation three feet.

Evergreen Cemetary:

The Evergreen Cemetery is a private cemetery that was located on Cemetery Hill before the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. It was established in 1854 when a group of local residents headed by attorney David McConaughy bought land on Raffensperger's Hill south of Gettysburg along the Baltimore Pike for a community cemetery. The large brick gatehouse was constructed in the late 1850's. During the Battle of Gettysburg, the hill was a key position for the Union Army. As a consequence, the cemetery and its gatehouse suffered damage from incoming artillery shells, as well as from the thousands of men and horses who tramped through it during and after the fighting. The Soldiers' National Cemetery was established immediately west of it after the battle. Although today the Soldiers' National Cemetery is closed to new burials, the Evergreen Cemetery is still active and plots may be purchased.

There are many more places to see and things to do, this is just scratching the surface of visiting our beautiful area. Hope to see you soon!