The application forms for all 2010 guided ride are now posted. The forms are located below, or you can click on the trail ride page and find the forms at the end of the information on trail rides. Remember, you must contact the ride coordinator, Diana Farrell at 717-360-0590, to check if there is still space available before you send in your application. We look forward to seeing you on the trail. Continue reading →
Trail Ride Forms for 2010 Season
Photogragh of the week
Thanks to Terry Latscher for this picture
HORSE WORLD EXPO
When: February 25, 26, 27, 28, 2010
Where: Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex • Harrisburg, Pa
Advance Ticket Sales Available on-line at http:// www.horseworldexpo.com
Shining Stars to expand
BY DICK WATSON
Gettysburg Times Staff Writer
Published: Monday, February 1, 2010 7:38 AM EST
For the past nine years, the Freedom Valley Worship Center at 3185 York Rd. has operated an outdoor summer therapeutic riding program for individuals with disabilities 
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Power lines, restrooms will leave Devil’s Den
BY SCOT ANDREW PITZER
Gettysburg Times Staff Writer
Published: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 7:19 AM EST
Power lines feeding the restroom at Devils Den in Gettysburg National Military Park are being removed this year, as part of a multi-million dollar plan to restore the 6,000-acre Civil War park to its 1863 appearance.
The 75-year-old restroom is being removed too, in a project valued at about $500,000.
According to GNMP Interim Supt. Mel Poole, the Gettysburg Foundation — the park’s fundraising and management partner — has raised money to underwrite the project at no cost to taxpayers.
“The building is in a sensitive location for the environment and for the historic scene,” Poole said in a written statement Monday. Continue reading →
The 75-year-old restroom is being removed too, in a project valued at about $500,000.
According to GNMP Interim Supt. Mel Poole, the Gettysburg Foundation — the park’s fundraising and management partner — has raised money to underwrite the project at no cost to taxpayers.
“The building is in a sensitive location for the environment and for the historic scene,” Poole said in a written statement Monday. Continue reading →
GEHS PURCHASES WARNING SIGNS
New trail warning signs. These will be placed at both ends of a work area to warn approaching riders that a work detail is in progress. We have purchased 4 of these signs so that if we are working at 2 different locations we can sign each of them.
Preservation coalition angers casino supporters
BY SCOT ANDREW PITZER
Times Staff Writer
Published: Saturday, January 30, 2010 8:08 AM EST
The group that calls itself the “silent majority” in support of an Adams County casino project, said Friday that it was “extremely offended” by a coalition of national preservation agencies that has formed to oppose Gettysburg businessman David LeVan’s project. Continue reading →
Preservation groups say ‘no casino’
BY SCOT ANDREW PITZER
Times Staff Writer
Published: Friday, January 29, 2010 8:15 AM EST
Four national and state historic preservation agencies are teaming together to fight a Gettysburg-area casino project.
The coalition includes the Civil War Preservation Trust, the National Parks Conservation Association, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Preservation Pennsylvania. Continue reading →
The coalition includes the Civil War Preservation Trust, the National Parks Conservation Association, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Preservation Pennsylvania. Continue reading →
Foundation president quits
BY SCOT ANDREW PITZER
Times Staff Writer
Published: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7:29 AM EST
After three months on the job, Richard Buchanan is leaving the Gettysburg Foundation.
Buchanan announced his departure as foundation president in a four paragraph press release issued at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
No reason was given.
Buchanan was hired in October 2009 to replace Bob Wilburn, who led the fundraising and management partner of Gettysburg National Military Park for nine years. Continue reading →
Buchanan announced his departure as foundation president in a four paragraph press release issued at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
No reason was given.
Buchanan was hired in October 2009 to replace Bob Wilburn, who led the fundraising and management partner of Gettysburg National Military Park for nine years. Continue reading →
Cyclorama may temporarily close
BY SCOT ANDREW PITZER
Gettysburg Times Staff Writer
Published: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 6:53 AM EST
There is a structural flaw with the ceiling of the new $103 million Battlefield Visitor Center, that is causing water to damage portions of the Cyclorama painting.
Condensation is dripping onto “minimal areas” of the historic painting, which Congress recently spent $16 million to restore.
Gettysburg National Military Park spokeswoman Katie Lawhon described the problem as a “short-term” issue. Continue reading →
Condensation is dripping onto “minimal areas” of the historic painting, which Congress recently spent $16 million to restore.
Gettysburg National Military Park spokeswoman Katie Lawhon described the problem as a “short-term” issue. Continue reading →