Registration Opens for MAQ - March 1, 2025 at 10 amRegistration opens March 1 at 10 am for the 2025 Mid-Appalachian Quilters Retreat in Gettysburg, PA to be held June 6-8, 2025.Classes fill up quickly, so you won't want to wait too long to register. Check the classes out on their website and be ready to register at 10.There are some new teachers this year, I am one, I have taught quilting for years but I have never taught at MAQ, I am so excited to have had my proposals accepted for this year's retreat.   02/28/2025

Mid-Appalachian Quilt RetreatWhat is the Mid-Appalachian Quilt Guild?The Mid-Appalachian Quilt Guild is a members-only group that meets once a year in Gettysburg for a long weekend of fun, quilt workshops, programs, lottery block drawings, and sharing with other quilters. The annual membership fee is $30 which entitles you to be able to register for the weekend fun.What are the costs?In addition to the $30 membership fee, there are fees for room and board and for each class that you register for. It is a very reasonable cost for the weekend. When is the meeting?The retreat, in 2025, runs from June 5-8. Where is it?MAQ takes over the campus at Gettysburg College. You can stay on campus in the dorms, or you can stay in a local hotel or bed and breakfast. There are classes every day from F... 02/16/2025

Mid Appalachian Quilters RetreatThis is one of the most fun retreats I go on every year.  There are guest speakers, show and tell from past years, block lotteries, and of course classes.  Couples are also welcome but both need to register for classes, but I'm sure there are even classes that he would enjoy like the dying class!!There is still lots of time to register for classes, you can learn to dye fabric, learn a new technique, there are hand and machine projects or just take a studio class to help you finish a project that might have you stumped.  MAQ retreat is held at Gettysburg College July 14 - 16, 2023.  You can stay on campus and eat in the cafeteria or if you would rather you can stay in a local hotel and take your meals on campus.  Classes are filling up so register soon!! 04/24/2023

Mid-Appalachian Quilters Annual RetreatMany of you know that I am a quilter and every year I attend several retreats, some with my Baltimore Heritage Quilters and this retreat.  I also sit on the board for Mid Appalachian Quilters.  This retreat is in July, registration, and check-in is on July 13 and classes start on the 14th and run through Sunday, July 16.  The retreat is held at Gettysburg College and accommodations are in the dorms on campus. There are a variety of classes ranging from beginner to advanced, fabric dying, applique, hand and machine piecing, and much more.  The website has been updated and the list of classes and instructors and the schedule are now available for 2023.  Registration doesn't start until March 4.  Over the 3 1/2 days, there will be classes, lectures, a... 01/09/2023

The USDA Mortgage Program, also know as a Rural Development Loan, allows home buyers to purchase a property without a down payment requirement.  What surprises home buyers is that this program is also available in many suburbs of larger cities and in towns with sizeable populations such as Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.  The Gettysburg area is home to close to 10,000 residents and is very rich in history, as it was the site of perhaps the most well known and significant battle of the Civil War in early July of 1863.  According to the USDA Eligibilty Maps, all of Gettysburg is zoned as eligible for the USDA Loan Program.   You May Not Need Money At Closing    Buying a home with the USDA Loan Program often allows home buyers to need no money at all for closing.    Unlike most mortgage programs... 03/11/2019

Gettysburg Battlefield ToursLast year around this time I was fortunate to get a Gettysburg Battlefield Tour from a cousin-in-law. We drove around for a while and he described what each area and monument was in place to remember. From the top of Little Round Top you can look over most of the fields of battle and see great distances.The picture below is of a sight that made us all giggle a little. You can actually tour the area on a Segway. Here we were listening to the history of the assault on Little Round Top, and here is this trail of Segways rolling through the area reminding us how different the world was during the battle.The history of war and the United States has a central point of study in the town and surrounding area of Gettysburg. Although my cousins sold their historic home... 10/15/2016

If walls could talk - A Civil War home for sale. The Civil War is a point in American history like no other. This five bedroom home in Gettysburg can be your base of operations and your own piece of the history of the United States.Entering the 2700 square feet of living space from the grand porch, the main foyer opens to a parlor, dining room, and central staircase. The parlor fireplace is surrounded by an antique mantle and the room has beautiful hardwood floors and tall windows. Currently decorated with Civil War artifacts and memorabilia, this is the gathering space for reading, reflecting and reveling in the history that is Gettysburg.The kitchen has been modernized with all the comforts of home. A family sized eating area allows for end of the day gatherings or morning coffee. Hig... 12/16/2015

I have been doing some research on volunteering and I absolutely love animals.  I looked up the Adams County SPCA, located at 11 Goldenville Rd, in Gettysburg, PA and they happen to be having a volunteer orientation on January 10th from 6pm-7pm.  Anyone can come and learn about volunteering and then can volunteer anytime.  This is for a great cause and I am sure will be very rewarding.  Come join me next Thursday and check it out with me.  Must fill out following form and bring with you http://meyersshelter.org/uploads/volunteer_application.pdf. 01/04/2013

Stop watching football for a few minutes and come take a look at 51 E. Stevens St.  It's within one block of Gettysburg College and three blocks from downtown Gettysburg.  Victorian style semi-detached and many original features still in tact.  With some love and attention to detail it could be a real show piece or convert it into a profitable Gettysburg College investment property.  This home features 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and 1800 sq ft of living space.  One car garage on property and off street parking available.  Come take a look for yourself on Sunday September 25th, 2011 from 1:00-3:00 PM.  If this house isn't the right house but you're interested in other Gettysburg Properties click "search homes" below complete access to all listings in the York/Adams MLS Service.  If you have... 09/20/2011

  Dance Comes to The Adams County School of Musical Theatre The Adams County School of Musical Theatre in Gettysburg Pa will soon be offering classes in dance. Yes that's right, dance classes will be added to the curriculum of the school. The ACSMT offers the Gettysburg community such a wonderful experience both  for students of the school as well the parents and the public. Executive/founding director Chad Allen Carr along with a talented and dedicated staff have put together a first class program right here in Gettysburg Pa.  Chadd Allen Carr & members of the Board of Directors  The Broadway Dance Program will be instructed by Bridgid Wills and will begin August 29th. Classes  will  include,  Broadway  Dance, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballroom, as well as Pre -K creati... 08/29/2011

Take a Walk w/Gettysburg Gerry-Gen.G.G. Meade  HQ During 3 days in July in the summer of 1863 Gen. George Meade choose the little farmhouse of Lydia Leister to call home. Little did he know it would within those walls that the future of our country would be determined. The Leister farmhouse is a small two room home on the Tanyetown Rd just south of Gettysburg Pa. The choice was a contrast to the HQ's of Gen R.E. Lee on the Chambersburg Rd, west of Gettysburg Pa.    The small home was positioned just inside the curve of the famous fishook formation that the Union Army Of the Potomac chose. The home was abandoned by Lydia and her 6 children shortly before the battle. It is best remembered for it's famous council of war meeting held by Meade and his Generals on the evening of July 2nd. The... 08/19/2011

Thank You Once Again Gettysburg   Once again Gettysburg Pa comes through as the place that I know it can be. This past Saturday evening my wife & I saw Gettysburg Pa in action as the outstanding commuinty it truley is. Of course I know that most think Gettysburg National Miltary Park and Civil War when they think about Gettysburg, but I have been lucky enough to get to know the deep down community that is Gettysburg. I have emersed myself these last months in getting to know Gettysburg on a more intimate level, and I have enjoyed every bit of it. On my radio show "Your Gettysburg Address" I have interviewed some of the finest people in the commuinty, with much more to come, on my Youtube channel I have posted some of the incredible talent that is yet unknown to the rest of the world, bu... 08/01/2011

A Gem in the Gettysburg Adams County Area Yes that is what we have here in Gettysburg. In a town the size of Gettysburg, in a County the size of Adams, who would think that we would be lucky enough to have such a gem in our community as the Adams County School of Musical Theatre. The theatre opened it's doors in February of 2009 and stayed in operation since offering the kids of Adams County Pa a place to learn, grow and explore the world of musical theartre. The board of directors, staff and kids that are the Adams County School of Musical Theatre deserve praise for the work they have accomplished, taking an old worn out building and bringing it back to life for such a wonderful use. The kids themselves are the real stars, working hard and offering the community a chance to see some de... 07/21/2011

Ragged Edge in Gettysburg Pa Has Got the Talent On my constant journey to introduce the rest of America to Gettysburg Pa I have been frequenting some of the local coffee shops, and drinking establishments to highlight what Gettysburg after dark has to offer. While we are relatively small little burg, we do have a pretty cool night life that has some hidden gems.  One of those gems that sparkles brightly in the summer sun is the Ragged Edge Coffee shop in downtown Gettysburg.  It started as a way to highlight the hidden yet accomplished talent the lurks here, but turned into a enlightenment of just how good some these folks really are.  I am now addicted and absolutely love attending these events and helping getting these "kids" out to the public. Take a look for your self, tell me that ... 07/20/2011

Theres More to Historic Gettysburg Than the Battlefield This last weekend people from Gettysburg as well as tourists from the outter areas were exposed to a real treat that is sweeping the county. Gettysburg Pa hosted it's 2nd annual Vintage Base Ball Tournament at the Hickory Hollow Horse Farm. This years Vintage Base Ball Tournament saw more teams, more spectators, more fields which all equal more fun. This weekends event hosted nine teams playing on three fields and watched by upwards of 2,500 fans. The rules are a bit different, such as a fly ball caught on one bounce is still considered and out. While strikes and balls are called, they don't mean much. If a "hurler" (pitcher) throws a pitch that is way off base, he will get a warning from the "mediator" (umpire). Likewise if a "str... 07/18/2011

Gettysburg is Worthy, Gettysburg is Worthy I actually think this particular challenge is interesting.  What building, place, would be worthy of hosting the 5th anniversary of Active Rain. To start things off with no slight intended to the people of Gettysburg, I think a company such as Activerain might be a bit confusing to Gettysburg Pa. Activerain builds, thrives,and exists on the principal of Internet technology, and while Gettysburg is alot of things, technology forward is not a label one could apply. So lets put Gettysburg where it is most comfortable, in the realm of history. I mean really, when one thinks of Gettysburg Pa besides Gettysburg Gerry the second thing that comes to mind has got to be the Gettysburg Military Park. History abounds here, it is the foundation for our busi... 06/30/2011

Brick Colonial in Gettysburg, PA Overview Maps Photos Neighborhood $218,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial Bathroom1 UnitInterior: 2208 sqftLot: 1.80 acre(s) Location 2450 Biglerville Rd.Gettysburg, PA 17325USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: David E Monsour Keller Williams Keystone Realty(717) 319 3408david.monsour@gmail.comhttp://www.realty-insights.com Listed by: Keller Williams Keystone Realty Our recent listings Brick Colonial in Gettysburg, PABeautiful Victorian Style Home with over 36 Acres in Biglerville PA - Horses WelcomeCommercial Space in Biglerville PAUpper Adams Single Family Home For SaleSkier's Delight in Fairfield, PA Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for s... 06/12/2011

Home Price - Home Values in Gettysburg Adams County Pa - Calling All Real Estate Investors Earlier this week the Case - Shiller index came out for home values across the United States. While the news was bad for the real industry, and those with homes on the market, and quite frankly for the country on a whole. The one group that should be taking advantage of the news is Real Estate Investors. As you can see from the chart below home values have fallen in the Gettysburg Adams County Pa area by  4.4% Year to Year. Even more drastic is the drop from an average of $ 275k for a single family Gettysburg home in Oct of 2008, to $220k in April of 2011. Those numbers do not even reflect the current Case - Shiller index. Gettysburg Median List Price Gettysburg Home Values - Interactive chart So ... 06/03/2011

Often when Americans ponder Memorial Day, they focus on wars experienced through their own lifetimes - The Gulf Wars, Vietnam, Korean War, World War II, World War I, or the current wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.  Since the beginnings of American History, each generation has had its war(s) imprinted on the psyche.  There is one memorable war - the Civil War, which pitted American against American.  Sometimes brother fought against brother.The Battle of Gettysburg often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion" was the bloodiest of the Civil War, at a cost of 51,000 casualties.   The Union victory at Gettysburg ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North in 1863.There were approximately 95,000 Union troops involved.  And approximately 75,000 C... 05/28/2011

Come to Gettysburg for Vacation - Stay for the Lifestyle Many times I am contacted about finding a home  by some one who has come to visit and is now looking to relocate to the Gettysburg Adams County area. This area offers a wide variety of home choices, some are retired and looking for a Gettysburg Historic home restoration project, some are young couples looking for that Gettysburg first time home purchase, and still others are families that are looking for that perfect Gettysburg Single Family home to raise the kids. Here in Gettysburg we are even begining to develope a inventory of Gettysburg Condominiums for those young professionals, and still have an inventory of Gettysburg new construction homes. Whatever type of Gettysburg Adams County home you are looking to purchase be sure ... 05/25/2011