The Road to Emmitsburg

Adams County Historical Society Lecture

2026 American Battlefield Trust Hikes, Tours & Lectures Series
Partner Event
June 27, 2026 @ 1:00 PM EDT

Adams County Historical Society
625 Biglerville Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Cost: $12.50 per person

Speaker: Tim Smith, Adams County Historical Society

One of the ten roads leading to Gettysburg, and bounded by sturdy fencing, the Emmitsburg Road was used as a Union defensive position on July 2nd and crossed by Pickett and Pettigrew's Divisions on July 3. But the road itself has not been preserved as part of the battlefield, and the ground on each side of it has felt the continuous pressure of commercial development. Join Timothy H. Smith as he discusses the story of the Road to Gettysburg.

Please Note

  • This in-person lecture has a registration fee. These fees support the American Battlefield Trust's education efforts and cover the permits required for the tours. They also help us offer members more quality programming worldwide.
  • Full refund if canceled seven days before the scheduled lecture.
  • All listed start times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

We look forward to seeing you there!