Add Adams County to your autumn bucket list with these apple-abundant activities
Spooky snacks to serve this season
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8 TRENDING IN TOWN
Explore a weekend of outdoor adventures in the Valley
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SHOP IN STYLE
Add these timeless and elegant jewelry pieces to your autumn wardrobe
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PEOPLE & PLACES
Meet the nonprofit and coffee shop creating real change
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LIVE WELL
Learn what’s best for your breasts and breast health
FOODIE FINDS
Grab a beer and bite at this German-inspired brewery
DISH
IT UP
Indulge in these trick-or-treats and spooky snacks for the family
FIVE THINGS
Try these five spooky local walking tours this fall
Features
WHERE WELLNESS GOES BEYOND THE BODY
Enhance your health, mind, life and community at Horn Farm Center
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AN APPLE A DAY
Adventure into the core of Adams County: apples!
ON THE COVER
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Photography by Alysha Yoder
Why do people return to Gettysburg again and again? Why do individuals who visited Gettysburg as children return as adults with their children? Because they recognize that there’s something singularly different about Gettysburg. Because they want to make the most of it — by sharing it with people they love. Because, in the end, there’s nothing that matters more than that.
Rediscover what matters. In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Already October
I always hear how time passes more quickly the older you get, and that couldn’t be more true. As I sit here and write this, I can’t believe it’s already October. I’m in disbelief that there’s only three months left in 2024, and fall is currently in full swing.
In the past, I always considered myself a “summer person,” but this year in particular, I counted down the days until fall. Not because I loved summer any less than usual, but because the extreme heat waves had made me crave pumpkin cookies, scarf weather and apple picking. In fact, I even began burning my pumpkin-scented candle in my home on August 1, hoping to manifest an early fall.
Now that it is fall, we’re excited to share with you all of the amazing adventures you can have this autumn right here in the Susquehanna Valley. Welcome to our Autumn Adventure and Health issue!
Start by turning to page 34 for a guide to all things apple-related in Adams County. The core of the county is its rich apple history and its abundance of apple orchards, activities and goodies. Grab your family and friends, and get ready for a fun—and delicious—outing!
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Add Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education as another destination to your bucket list this fall. The York County nonprofit organization hosts classes in sourdough bread baking, composting, gardening and more. On page 28, learn about everything the center has to offer, including the health and wellness benefits that go beyond the body.
Keep the fall fun going with a pint of beer from BierHall Brewing in Lancaster. Their warm and inviting atmosphere, authentic German drinks and dishes and traditional outdoor biergarten-style seating make for a cozy and memorable autumn evening under the stars. Read more on page 22.
And don’t forget to add some spookiness into your autumn adventure! Check out five haunted walking tours in the Susquehanna Valley, page 48, and try creating the “trick-or-treats” on page 25 for Halloween parties or just to indulge in a scary snack!
Fall is truly a standout season for the Susquehanna Valley. The air is crisp, the leaves are picturesque oranges and yellows, and the Valley is thriving with activities, outings and apples! We hope you take time this month to appreciate the mild weather and sweet seasonal flavors before we transition into the cold, long days of winter. Before it’s already November, then December, let your autumn adventure begin.
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Halloween parties aren’t just for kids! Try these tips and tricks to throw a Halloween party for you and your crew this season
FALL FOOTBALL AND TAILGATING
Blogger Deb Lynch reflects on a fall favorite—football—and all that accompanies the game
WHAT DECLUTTERING REALLY MEANS
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AN APPETITE FOR APPLES
Three amazing apple recipes to try this fall after a visit to the orchard
Lifestyle
COFFEE FOR CHANGE
Meet the nonprofit and coffee shop dedicated to helping local survivors of sex trafficking.
Read more on page 12.
Take a Hike!
If you’re looking for unique ways to get outside and be active this fall, add the Keystone Hiking and Outdoor Weekend to your list of autumn adventures to conquer. Here’s a guide to everything you need to know before you go.
BY KATY SHERO
WHO?
The weekend is hosted by Keystone Trails Association, a Pennsylvania nonprofit that works to provide, protect, preserve and promote recreational hiking trails and opportunities statewide. KTA organizes multiple nature programs, trail care and maintenance volunteer opportunities and outdoor events, and is committed to advocacy and being a voice for the state’s natural resources and all who enjoy them.
WHERE?
The Susquehanna Riverlands, located in York and Lancaster counties, is where you’ll find this weekend-long outing. This region is one of eight conservation landscapes identified by Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Here, explore miles of three national recreation trails, three major lakes, a nature preserve, a bird area, riverside towns and more. There are more than 2,000 acres of publicly accessible land to be discovered! And, there are plenty of lodging options in York and Lancaster if you’re looking to stay nearby the entire weekend.
WHAT?
KTA’s Keystone Hiking and Outdoor Weekend is a three-day event that gives participants a variety of opportunities to explore the state’s beautiful Susquehanna Riverlands. These experiences include guided outdoor adventures, educational opportunities and stewardship activities that highlight local organizations and the nature and culture of the region. Try something new, like a Tai Chi class, Fly Fishing 101 or a guided bird walk!
WHY?
Whether you’re an expert hiker or prefer the comfort of the indoors but want to step outside your comfort zone, everyone can learn something during the Keystone Hiking and Outdoor Weekend. This event is a unique opportunity to experience the Susquehanna Riverlands and the landscape, outdoor recreation opportunities, conservation and partners that make the area so special, all for just a $25 entry fee.
HOW?
Anyone interested in participating in the weekend can get involved by registering online at kta-hike.org/khow2024.html. Registration closes in early October, so be sure to sign up ASAP! Registration includes access to more than 50 event programs and keepsakes.
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WHEN?
Mark your calendars for Fri-Sun, Oct 18-20, for the event!
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The Path to Peace
MEET THE ORGANIZATION ENHANCING THE LIVES OF EXPLOITED WOMEN AND EMPOWERING THEM THROUGH COFFEE
BY KATY SHERO | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARLO GESNER
Patty Seaman asks me if I have a personal mission statement. It’s a question I haven’t been asked before, nor one I’ve thought about. Rachel Beatty says Patty asks everyone that, and we laugh. I contemplate mine the rest of the day—and the inspiration I feel from Seaman’s own.
“My personal mission statement is to continually support, persistently empower and resiliently pursue the restoration of women who have been exploited,” she reads to me, typed in her notes app. “It’s important to always know what your mission statement is in life because if you don’t, you’re going to be pulled in 20 different directions and not actually do what you’re called to do.”
It's evident Seaman doesn't need to refer to her notes to recall her statement, but keeps it there as a reminder anyway. In fact, she doesn't just know her calling—she lives and breathes it every day. It’s the core of who she is, and she exemplifies this through her work with Peace Promise.
Peace Promise is a nonprofit organization that works with women impacted by sexual exploitation in Central Pennsylvania. It was founded in 2008 by a mom prayer group who began raising awareness on the issue locally. Seaman says she joined their movement and started going into local strip clubs and building relationships with the women working in them.
“The very first night that I got that invitation to go in and do outreach in the club, I literally fell in love with the girls I met that night,” Seaman says. “They’re absolutely amazing. When they allow you into their world, when you get past that pain, they have some of the biggest hearts you’ll ever meet.”
From that night on, Seaman says there was “nothing that could stop me from loving them,” and the rest is history.
More than 10 years later, Peace Promise has helped dozens of women who were sexually exploited completely exit the commercial sex industry and gain the viable resources and employment needed to never go back.
“We’re specific to sex trafficking. … Anytime anybody else is profiting off the sale of somebody else’s sexuality … that’s where we step in,” Seaman says.
Peace Promise works with women who easily recognize themselves as trafficking survivors, but also with those who have been exploited but may not readily identify as so.
“There’s a mindset that trafficking is something that’s always moving, but that’s actually not the case. Most of the trafficking in Central Pennsylvania is what I call homegrown,” she says. “We have women that are born and raised locally, and they are being trafficked through their family members … mothers … anyone who could be considered a safe person. That’s more common than you would think.”
As the executive director of client services for Peace Promise, Seaman's role is to foster long-term relationships with the women, who become family.
“Everybody knows my table is a very large family table now because we have survivors that are at my family meals … at holiday meals,” she says. “We build relationships because we can’t speak into their life until they value that relationship.”
However, Peace Promise’s work goes far beyond that. The women go through a curriculum with classes like finance management, law enforcement interactions, Crock-Pot meals … “everything you can think of that an adult would need,” Seaman says.
“There’s obstacles you and I might not even think are an obstacle, but for them, they are because they haven’t been exposed. Grocery shopping is a simple example,” she says. “For some of our girls, if they were raised in a setting where, say, Mom was an addict and nodding out on a regular basis … and their siblings are hungry … they just walk to the corner store and get the things they know will get their siblings to quit crying. So … you grow up, and you’re not used to going through a store and planning out a week’s worth of groceries.”
There are also fun electives like painting and camping, skills not typically learned in traumatic childhoods and homes.
Another part of the curriculum—the most integral, Seaman says—is employment.
“We’ve had survivors lose their jobs because they had a trauma response at work. Or we’ve had survivors been offered jobs but asked to stay late because the boss saw prostitution charges on their record, so he said they needed to give him favors to keep their job,” she says. “Because they’ve never worked in a traditional job setting … they don’t know some social nuances or have the skill set.”
That’s where Good Ground Coffee Company, and Rachel Beatty, come into play.
“Good Ground started as a college project for me. For one of my classes, we had to write a business plan … that had a mission behind it, and I love coffee shops, and I had this passion for anti-trafficking work,” Beatty says.
Beatty, along with her Messiah University peer Rachel Ferrence, pitched the idea of a coffee shop that employs survivors of sex trafficking, and they were then connected with Peace Promise.
“I didn’t even know if this would be something that could be helpful. We just wanted to hear from people who were actively working with survivors, so we met with them, and everything was hypothetical, and an hour later, it wasn’t hypothetical anymore,” Beatty says. “They invited us to tour this building the next day … and things just kind of lined up, and once we graduated, we started working with Peace Promise to open the coffee shop.”
Good Ground opened its doors in Camp Hill in May, with the objectives to “serve good coffee” and emotionally and economically “empower survivors of trafficking.”
Beatty says they currently have five survivors working at the coffee shop, already surpassing their goal of employing one to three in the first year.
Seaman adds that the women have to meet requirements prior to working at Good Ground, like sobriety, stable housing and being out of the sex industry. Each survivor receives a coffee shop wage, and as long as they complete 85% of their program requirements every month, they get a bonus to teach them skills like budgeting and paying large bills.
“We’re setting them on a path for a good future in life and getting them established,” Seaman says. “Just seeing their personalities come out and seeing the confidence come out … it’s awesome to watch them thriving.”
Both Beatty and Seaman agree how impactful the coffee shop has been for the survivors and community in just the short time it’s been open, and it reminds them of how important their mission is.
“Trafficking is not exclusive to one color, one body shape, one weight, one height or one economic structure. It can be anybody because it preys on the vulnerabilities,” Seaman says.
“I feel like this issue is very taboo and pushed to the side,” Beatty adds. “Once you shine a light on this topic, it’s hard to look away.”
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What’s Best for Breasts
A LOCAL EXPERT SHARES ADVICE FOR PROMOTING GOOD BREAST HEALTH
One in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.
As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Nitin K. Tanna, M.D.—chief of breast imaging for Suzanne H. Arnold Center for Breast Health, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, MRI Group, and Lancaster Radiology Associates—is sharing some advice that can help you promote good breast health.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
“Yes, there are specific things you do for breast health,” Dr. Tanna says. “But it’s not disjointed from other things that women— or in some cases men—need to do, which means maintaining a healthy lifestyle.” Tanna recommends not smoking, consuming alcohol in strict moderation (or, even better, not at all) and maintaining a healthy weight.
Understand your family history & unique risk factors
“Before women decide to get mammograms, they should understand their family history,” he says. “Breast cancer detection and recommendations are different for somebody with average risk of breast cancer versus somebody with an increased risk of breast cancer.” (Tanna emphasizes that there is no such thing as low risk for breast cancer—risk can only be considered average or high.)
If you are at a high risk based on family history of breast cancer (with a special emphasis on cases of premenopausal or male breast cancer) or other cancers, genetic mutations (such as BRCA1 or BRCA2), or other factors (such as chest wall radiation for other cancers earlier in life), Tanna recommends that women as young as 25 speak with their doctor about the need for early and/or increased screenings throughout their lifetime.
“Certain minority populations—African Americans and Latina women, for example— have a slightly higher risk and often don’t get screened in a timely manner,” he says. “It’s very important that population especially is targeted and looks at their risk, as well, because the risks are different.”
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“If you look at all of the patients with breast cancer, only 1% tend to occur in men, so we don’t routinely screen ... male patients,” Tanna explains. “But if a man is feeling something, or there’s a strong family history and they’re feeling something, that’s a place where we will do diagnostic mammograms and ultrasounds on men.”
Follow routine checkup & screening schedules
“Most breast cancers only manifest themselves physically in the breast when they’re larger, when they are superficial, close to the skin, close to the nipple. Otherwise, breast cancers can be growing and don’t cause any symptoms until they’re [very] advanced,” Tanna says. “It’s important to catch breast cancers before they manifest themselves … as causing nipple or skin changes and so forth. … Mammography, here, plays a huge role … to detect breast cancer.”
“We will see [cancer] before you feel it,” he adds. Tanna recommends that an asymptomatic woman with average risk of breast cancer begin her annual screening mammograms with an accredited medical facility when she turns 40.
Know your body
While there is some debate over the necessity of breast self-exams, Tanna sees value in them.
“Usually by the time you’re 25 or 30, a doctor is examining your breasts, your gynecologist or family doctor,” he says. “I think it’s not unreasonable for women to start doing selfexaminations just once a month. There are specific techniques … I will tell you that we do see women that pick up their own cancers.”
And be sure to read the required “lay letter” sent to you after a mammogram, Tanna adds. This letter can include important information, such as findings from your recent screening, your unique breast density and recommendations for next steps or future screenings.
Never ignore changes or potential symptoms of breast cancer
“If a woman feels a lump, it’s very important that that get checked out,” Tanna says. “That would require a diagnostic mammogram … often supplemented with an ultrasound.”
He also recommends a screening “if they're noticing any retraction of the skin ... if they start seeing dimpling on the skin of the breast.”
If a woman is experiencing nipple discharge, especially if it's “bloody or brownish ... we get more concerned,” Tanna explains, adding that a doctor should also check out any nipple inversion.
“It’s very important that women don’t ignore them if they’re having those symptoms,” he says.
Eat & Drink
Get in the Halloween spirit with these trick-or-treats to try with the family.
Read more on page 25.
SPOOKY SNACKS
Biergarten Buzz
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BIERHALL BREWING BRINGS GERMAN
JOY TO MANHEIM TOWNSHIP
DIANE MCCORMICK PHOTOGRAPHY BY KARLO GESNER
Two weeks after Chris Rommel earned his brewmaster degree in Munich, he and his brother, Jim, toured the biergartens of southern Germany. In town after town, they found community breweries where people relaxed amid casual ambience.
“We thought, ‘This is what we want to do,’” Jim says. “Just a place where people can come, families can come and groups can just gather and hang out together.”
The dream became reality in November 2023, when BierHall Brewing opened in the brothers’ hometown of Manheim Township. For Oktoberfest and year-round, BierHall Brewing serves fresh beer and food in German style, complemented with American craft beers and scratch-made pub fare.
Chris’ journey in brewing began with a bit of serendipity.
Through a friend of a friend of a friend, he got the phone number of Dick Yuengling, patriarch of America’s oldest brewery, and learned from him the best programs to attend. Through the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago, Chris studied for two years at Doemens Academy in Munich, earning the master’s in fermentation science known as the Braumeister in Germany.
Chris worked in Pennsylvania and Virginia breweries while the brothers started planning the concept for their own Germanthemed brewery. On their search for a space, they knew about a circa-1829 hotel in Manheim Township, but didn’t intentionally schedule a visit to tour it because they remembered it as The Jukebox—“a nightclub in an old building,” Jim says.
Then, they saw the space, and the vision materialized. In only six months, layers of plasterboard and dropped ceilings gave way to the original brick columns and beamed ceiling. In nice weather, a dog-friendly outdoor biergarten beckons. The steam-fired brewing system gleams through two-story-high windows.
Inside, perimeter spaces offer traditional restaurant tables, while the central area is home to authentic German bierhall tables. Sleek in light wood and black seating, these long cafeteria-style tables invite guests to be part of a group—the one they came with or the one that happens organically.
With those tables, large groups don’t need to make reservations. Strangers who happened to be fans of Notre Dame football found themselves sitting together and rooting on their team last fall. Solo diners find they can take a seat and be part of the social setting.
“It’s almost like an extension of the bar seating,” Jim says.
On any day, visitors will find 11 BierHall brews on tap, plus a gluten-free guest cider. The Das Pils German pilsner, ZugTruppe hefeweizen and helles pale lager are the core beers. Brewmaster Chris admits a partiality to the crisp, clean pilsner, a BierHall bestseller.
“In a pilsner, there’s no place to cover something up with a giant amount of hops or by dumping a bunch of fruit in,” he says. “There’s nothing to hide behind. Any flaws in it, people will see.”
While at least one IPA and domestic and Mexican-style lager will always be on the draft list, the real fun comes in exploring the German tastes on tap. The Bug Zapper Berliner Weisse is served in traditional style, with a side of a sweet syrup to balance out the beer’s sour. One regular compared the taste to a SweeTart.
BierHall Brewing kicked off Oktoberfest in September, with a day full of stein-holding contests and pretzel pitching. The spirit continues into October, with the traditional Oktoberfest Märzen lager on tap. Another autumn entry is the schwarzbier, a seeming contradiction of black beer that drinks as easily as a pilsner.
“It finishes clean, but because of the darker malts, you get some of those nice roasty, toasted malt flavors,” Jim says. “It’s my favorite beer here.”
German cuisine adds to the biergarten vibe, but it’s okay to get the smash burger or grilled chicken sandwich if you like. Glass of wine or a cocktail, too.
“We want the whole experience to be great,” Jim says. “The whole idea is that, yeah, we’re a brewery, but we’re here for everyone.”
The currywurst appetizer offers up a German bar favorite of fries loaded with grilled, sliced bratwurst—now sourced from Groff’s Meats in Elizabethtown—and curry ketchup. The BierHall specialty potato pancakes take two days to make and are twice cooked for a crispy outside around a tender inside.
Those potato pancakes come with applesauce because “if you’re familiar with German cuisine, applesauce is a dipping sauce,” Jim says. “I grew up dipping bratwurst in my applesauce. People are a little unfamiliar with the applesauce dipping, but once they try it, they say, ‘Yeah, this is the way.’”
Through it all, BierHall Brewing sticks to its roots as a neighborhood bar. Here, friends, families and soccer fans feel comfortable. Jim used to joke that they sold more juice boxes than beers on Saturdays. And while the Rommel brothers had no restaurant experience themselves, their experienced team has “done a killer job” since opening.
“People came out and gave us a try,” Jim says. “It’s crazy when you build something and people actually show up and like it. It’s a surreal feeling.”
BierHall Brewing
1703 New Holland Pike, Lancaster Happy Hour: Mon-Fri, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. bierhallbrewing.com @bierhallbrewing
Tip
• If you’d like to pipe on details, place melted chocolate in a Ziploc bag, cut off a little piece of the corner, and use it as a piping bag to get eyes and mouths for your pops!
Trick- or -Treats
There’s no tricks with these treats! Show off these spooky snacks at all of your Halloween parties and haunted affairs this October.
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HALLOWEEN CAKE POPS
An extra-spooky dessert for all your Halloween party guests!
1 15.25 oz box cake mix of choice (prepared to box specifications)
½ 16 oz container prepared icing (flavor of choice)
3 cups melting white chocolate Lollipop, cake pop, or popsicle sticks
2. While cake is still warm, mix it with half of the container of icing in a mixing bowl.
3. Once cool to the touch, roll mixture into balls or put into cake pop molds. Place cake pop sticks in the center of each one.
4. Place in freezer for at least two hours, but overnight is preferred.
5. Before removing pops from freezer, melt chocolate according to package instructions.
6. Divide melted chocolate into as many tall cups as colors you’d like, and mix melted chocolate with the food dyes.
7. Dip your cake pops into the melted chocolate cups and decorate with sprinkles or eyes..
8. Allow to set. Serve immediately or place in the fridge until ready to eat.
Alysha Yoder is the photographer, food stylist, blogger and recipe developer behind A-Yo Kitchen. With a passion for all things food, many of her recipes are inspired by her worldly travels, her many cooking classes abroad and all the veggies and fruits her home gardens produce. She has been a photographer for 15-plus years and previously worked in the corporate food sector for almost 10. She now is a small business owner running her studio, A-Yo Kitchen, out of York, PA, where she serves not only local clients, but those worldwide as well. ayokitchen.com, ayokitchen@gmail.com, @ayokitchen
Tip
• Any leftover melted chocolate can be used to pipe little spiders to place around your pretzel webs!
CHOCOLATE PRETZEL WEBS
Up your chocolate-covered pretzel game this Halloween with these chocolate pretzel webs!
1 16 oz bag pretzel sticks
1 10 oz bag melting chocolate
Instructions
1. Prepare all of your pretzel webs on wax or parchment paper by snapping three pretzels in half and arranging them evenly in a circle.
2. Melt chocolate and put in a Ziploc or piping bag.
3. Snip a small bit off the end of the bag. Carefully pipe chocolate into the center of each pretzel circle, and then make three circles working outward. Start small and in the center, and then get bigger as you get to the outside.
4. Allow chocolate to cool and set.
5. Plate and enjoy!
Tip
• If you want bigger mummy bites, use hot dogs and cut them in half!
MUMMY DOG BITES
A cute and easy Halloween app that’s a great project for kids to help with!
2 12-14 oz packages little smokies
1 8 oz package refrigerated crescent rolls
Optional: Mustard, ketchup, or cheese for dipping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Roll out crescent dough, and with a pizza cutter, cut very thin strips.
3. Wrap dough strips around each little smokie.
4. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Place in oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Remove and serve immediately with dipping sauces. For something extra, add mustard or ketchup drops for eyes.
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Wellness Goes Beyond the Body
York’s Horn Farm Center promotes health in body, mind, community and ecology
By RACHEL CURRY
Photos Courtesy of HORN FARM CENTER
In a field of willow, growing in bushy stalks, a world of possibilities opens up. At the Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education in York, the willow stems are coppiced each winter and cured for basket weaving or used for animal fodder and making biochar. However, they can also be harvested every three years to grow long posts suitable for building fences and furniture.
The myriad functions of this plant make a good metaphor for wellness at Horn Farm—where agricultural education, ecological preservation and community gathering take precedence.
“Wellness is not just for our bodies. Through the learning experience and community experience people have here, it’s also something that is for our minds and our spirits,” says Andrew Leahy, community engagement coordinator at Horn Farm.
Located near Hallam, Horn Farm’s property is county owned ever since the family of the farm’s namesake, David Horn, donated it in the former owner’s honor. In the early aughts, the county intended to develop the property, but the community put a stop to it. Horn Farm came to fruition soon after, and it’s only in recent years the historically volunteer-led nonprofit organization had any employees at all. Now a small team of five, Horn Farm is spearheaded by Alexis Campbell, executive director since 2020.
The farm’s educational programs cover a broad spectrum of activities: from gardening, composting and cooking classes to foraging walks and beyond.
“A lot of the focus is on what can we glean from the natural spaces, what can we harvest,” Campbell says. “We are always trying to balance that with general ecological education so people better understand the bioregion that they live in.”
Educational programs range from one-off, two-hour courses to weekend-long intensives or multi-week training programs, allowing people of all interest and skill levels to find a space for them. The Ecological Gardener Training Program, for example, is a 16-week program that explores lawn conversion methods, scaled designing, and seasonal management techniques for home-scale and market-scale production. Participants can also explore techniques like the food forest model, exemplified in what the farm calls a “wellness patch” with elderberry as the overstory and mountain mint, echinacea and other medicinals underneath.
On the contrary, a backyard composting workshop, sourdough bread baking class and regional history session, for example, all take place in only a matter of hours.
Every season, the farm puts on guided foraging walks, the results of which vary depending on the season you attend. Foraging is often an adventurous practice that takes participants into the woods. However, many of the plants that they talk about on foraging walks are ones you can find in your backyard, garden or other accessible spaces. “It’s taking that adventure into areas that you might not actually initially think of falling into that category,” says Leahy.
Every September, Horn Farm is the site of York’s annual Pawpaw Festival, which celebrates the pawpaw tree that is unique to the region and produces the largest edible fruit indigenous to the United States. This year was the festival’s 20th anniversary, showing how integral Horn Farm has become to the region’s consciousness.
While locals and visitors alike must wait until next year for another chance to explore the festival, there will be no shortage of events in the meantime. Spring is perhaps their most bustling season, with the land coming alive again and a plant sale to mark the occasion. However, programs are held even in winter, in a cozy, woodstove-warmed bell tent dubbed the Woodland Classroom. Plus, winter is when community garden plot registration for the growing season ahead opens up. While returning gardeners get priority, about half of the plots are available for newcomers.
“There’s something about being in this place that is special,” Campbell says. “Some of that is the opportunity to be with others and garden together and grow healthy food.”
SOME OF THAT IS THE opportunity TO BE WITH OTHERS AND garden together AND GROW healthy food
Also on the horizon for Horn Farm is the return of the farmhouse, which lost its roof after being struck by lightning in 2021. As the organization shores up fundraising, construction will soon begin on the plan from Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects, not just to fix the roof but also to develop a new classroom and office area. The revitalized building will be more accessible with ADA upgrades, have energy-efficient installations like solar power, and maintain its beloved historic elements.
In the meantime, Horn Farm continues to spread its mission. “What we always are trying to do here is just connect people
with the land, connect people with others that are interested in the same types of experiences,” Campbell says. But, she adds, it’s also a personal journey. “Once you start getting out there looking at the world in a different way through some of the lenses that we teach here, as well as the experience of being in a natural space,” she says, “you do get a better sense of self and a better sense of your own relationship to the land.”
To learn more, including how you can participate, please visit: hornfarmcenter.org
Adams County produces more than enough ways to keep the doctor away.
By Deborah Lynch
Ais for apples and Adams County, where the Adams County Fruit Belt grows so many apples that it is the sixth largest producer in the nation with 12 million bushels of apples produced a year. Thanks to a combination of fertile soil, the microclimate and the plentiful sunshine on the southeast slopes of South Mountain, apples grown here thrive and are sold around theworld.
Commercial orchards in the region started with Noah Sheely’s 23-acre apple orchard that opened in 1878 near Cashtown, since identified with the Historic Round Barn in Biglerville. The first orchard farmers were following the advice of founding father William
Penn, who is said to have told settlers to “first plant an orchard, then proceed with building your house.”
Today, Adams County ranks number one in apple production in Pennsylvania. It boasts 120 orchards on 20,000 acres of fertile land, some run by fourth to seventh generations of families. While processes have changed, and varieties grown have diversified, the industry remains vibrant, contributing $580 million to Adams County’s economy, according to a 2016 study. More farms produce fresh apples for direct or retail consumption (54%) than produce apples for processing (46%).
From orchards and markets to events and cideries, the following pages will give you plenty of ideas to plan an autumn apple adventure in Adams County.
Adams County Crop Hop
Operating from May 1 through Dec. 31, the Crop Hop encourages visitors to sign up for a free digital passport that they can use to check in at participating locations for discounts and prizes.
The app, which can be downloaded at adamscountycrophop.com or through the App Store, suggests 22 sites to visit. Many are farm and fruit markets, but other stops include Land of Little Horses Performing Animal Theme Park, Silvershire Farm Horse Carriage and Wagon Rides, Suds from the Bucket, The Farmstead Butcher, The Lion Potter, The Sagebrush Shack, and Thomason’s Olde Thyme Herb Farm and Gift Shop, among many others.
Along with the Crop Hop, Destination Gettysburg also offers an Adams County Blossom Belt, Adams County Pour Tour, and the Gettysburg Black History Trail as part of Gettysburg Experiences.
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Opened in April 1990, the museum shows films about the region’s apple production, has artifacts and authentic historical displays of an 1880s kitchen and historic country store, and offers much more information about the history and heritage of apples in Adams County.
Located at 154 W Hanover St in Biglerville, the museum is open May through October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Tours can be arranged by appointment by calling 717-677-4556. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
PHOTO COURTESY OF ADAMS COUNTY CROP HOP
PHOTO COURTESY OF NATIONAL APPLE MUSEUM
National Apple Harvest Festival
The National Apple Harvest Festival celebrates its 60th anniversary this year and takes place on October 5-6 and October 12-13 at the South Mountain Fairgrounds. This is the place to try everything apple. Tease the taste buds with apple dumplings, apple cider (hot or cold, alcoholic or nonalcoholic), candied apples, caramel apples, applesauce, apple grilled cheese, apple daiquiris, apple butter, apple pizza, apple crisp, apple fritters, apple sausage, apple crunch and plain old apple slices.
Beyond good apple eats, entertainment at the festival includes music performances, puppet shows, Native American dancers, tastings, orchard bus tours, magic, chainsaw carving, a petting zoo and craft corner and much more each day. In addition, many local orchards, markets and businesses will be holding special events in conjunction with the festival. Visit appleharvest.com for other festival details.
Proceeds benefit the Oakside Community Park, Upper Adams Jaycees, and local schools, churches, fire departments and other various community organizations and entities.
Recognizable names
• Knouse Foods, headquartered in the northern Adams County town of Peach Glen, was formed in 1949 as a fruit growers alliance that worked together as a grower cooperative. Today it includes more than 100 family farms and is one of the largest manufacturers of private-label fruit products and ingredients with export sales to more than 36 countries. It is Adams County’s second largest employer with about 800 employees at three plants.
• Fresh fruit products are manufactured year-round thanks to controlled atmosphere storage. Offerings from Musselman’s Lucky Leaf—both of which are sold retail and through food service channels—include applesauce, apple juice, cider, and fruit fillings and ingredients.
• Another company, Mott’s LLP, which is one of Adams County’s largest employers, is located in Aspers. It makes applesauce, soft-baked bars, juice and fruit-flavored snacks.
• Gardners is home to Rice Fruit Company, a processing and packing company that started in 1913 in Biglerville. Rice Fruit packs about 7 million bushels of apples from 40 local growers and its own farms a year.
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McDannell’s Fruit Farm and Market
332 N High St, Arendtsville
McDannell’s Fruit Farm and Market features homegrown fresh fruits and vegetables in season June through Thanksgiving. In addition to 30 varieties of apples, they offer 15 types of sweet corn and many other fruits and veggies as well as jams, jellies, sauces, pickles, relishes, baked goods and PA maple syrup and honey. Operated by Todd, Linda and Ed McDannell, the market will have stands in the fields for visitors to purchase products during the National Apple Harvest Festival.
Historic Round Barn & Farm Market
298 Cashtown Rd, Biglerville
This unique historical landmark is a must-see not only for its architecture, but also for its selection of fresh fruits and vegetables. Expect to find beans, sweet corn, pears, peppers, watermelon and, of course, apples in October. The barn, one of only three remaining truly round (barrel) barns left in Pennsylvania, is open 9 a.m.5 p.m. daily through October and also offers specialty foods and decorative and gift items. Owned since 1984 by the Knouse family (Knouse Fruitlands Inc.), it is also available for events and seasonal promotions.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF HISTORIC ROUND BARN & FARM MARKET
PHOTO COURTESY OF MCDANNELL’S FRUIT FARM AND MARKET
Adams County Farmers Market
Gettysburg Recreational Park, 545 Long Ln
Every Saturday between April 27 and Oct. 26, this market featuring 40 vendors with fresh produce, local goods, food trucks and Adams County specialties sets up at Gettysburg Recreational Park. A free Trick-or-Treat Trail for kids and families is scheduled for from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the park. Interested nonprofits and educational organizations can participate in the event. More information is available by emailing manager@acfarmersmarkets.org
Sandoe’s Fruit Market
304 Carlisle Rd, Biglerville
Opened in 1953, Sandoe’s Fruit Market has been operated by Gary Kauffman since 1991. Now with his daughter, Courtney Kauffman, on board, this year-round market features apple cider, doughnuts, applesauces, pies and dumplings. Cider is made from their apples by Kime’s. Their orchards help to supply the National Apple Harvest Festival with apples and apple products.
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pick-your-own apples
Boyer Nurseries and Orchards
405 Boyer Nursery Rd, Biglerville
During “u-pick” apple season (Sept. 1-Oct. 31), apples can be picked by the half peck, peck or half bushel at this fifth-generation family-owned wholesale/retail garden center and farm market. Rows are labeled by variety, and no appointment is needed. Later varieties that should be available in the fall include Gold Rush, Fuji and Melrose. The orchard is also home to Boyer Cellars, which offers beautiful weekend views for sipping wines and hard ciders. The market offers baked goods with apples, as well as holiday fruit baskets for shipping. If meandering through the rows of apple trees isn’t enough to satisfy a wandering soul, Boyer also boasts a beautiful evergreen hedge maze that contains 620 arborvitae plants. Covering more than 1,850 feet of walkways, it is a rectangular adaptation of the Hampton Court Palace Maze in London, England, planted for William III in 1690. This spring, Boyer also opened a 1.1-mile trail around the premises.
545 Carlisle Rd, Biglerville
This family-owned farm and market on 500 acres has been operating since 1955 and is open year-round. In addition to apple picking, the farm offers baked goods (apple dumplings, apple cinnamon and apple raisin bread, apple muffins, apple pies), ice cream, meats and cheeses, gifts, tours, festivals, classes and events. Apple picking runs through October, and there’s no charge to enter, just pay for what you pick. Varieties include McIntosh, Jonagold, Fuji, Red Delicious, Granny Smith, and Gold Rush. Take a tour of the orchard, and make your own apple dumpling at the end. Other picking opportunities are offered throughout the year as well, including lavender and flowers starting in June, blueberries in July, and sometimes even pumpkins. Hollabaugh’s also has a community-supported agriculture share.
Hollabaugh Bros. Inc.
PHOTO COURTESY OF BOYER NURSERIES AND ORCHARDS
PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLLABAUGH BROS. INC.
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Thirsty Farmer Brew Works
290 Cashtown Rd, Biglerville
Located across from the Historic Round Barn, and also owned by the Knouse family, the Thirsty Farmer brews its own beer and hard ciders from hops and apples grown by the family. The food menu includes small plates, build-your-own sandwiches featuring smoked meats and/or a variety of spreads and apple products, and apple cider doughnuts.
Ploughman Farm Cider
1606 Bendersvill-Wenksville Rd, Aspers
Located in Aspers, this cidery produces close to two dozen different ciders made from the apples provided by Three Springs Fruit Farm. The taproom on the historic Lincoln Square in Gettysburg serves a few small plates to complement the ciders, which are also shipped to 40 states.
Big Hill Ciderworks
338 Georgetown Rd, Gardners
This cidery offers its products in restaurants, beer distributors and bottle shops, as well at the cidery taphouse on weekends year-round. More than a dozen ciders are blended from a variety of apples and other fruits grown in their own Adams County orchards.
Hickory Bridge Farm
96 Hickory Bridge Rd, Orrtanna
Owned by the Martin family for 46 years, this B&B and restaurant offers four guest rooms and two country cottages with a full country breakfast served Monday through Saturday and a basket breakfast featuring homemade sticky buns on Sundays. A restaurant with family-style dinners is open from 3:30 to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. See hickorybridgefarm.com for more information.
Cashtown Inn
1325 Old Route 30, Cashtown
If you want to stay with ghosts, this is the place. Built in 1797 as a stagecoach stop, it became a tavern, then, during the Civil War, headquarters for many Confederate officers and staff. The basement served as a field hospital. Stay in one of seven guest rooms and enjoy complimentary breakfast daily. Or, the restaurant is open to the public from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays, and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, see cashtowninn.com
Quaker Valley Orchards & Guest House
315 Quaker Valley Rd, Biglerville
There’s nothing quite like staying right on the grounds of the 100 acres of apple and peach orchards here. Stroll around the pond, relax on the porch as the sun sets, and enjoy the tranquility of the orchards. The guest house has a private patio with a gas grill, outdoor dining furniture and a pool available during summer months. Guests can pick apples, peaches, berries, tomatoes and more in season for their own use while staying on the property. For more information, go to quakervalleyorchards.com
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THIRSTY FARMER BREW WORKS
PHOTO COURTESY OF BIG HILL CIDERWORKS
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OF THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY FACES 2024
Susquehanna Style has always been a champion for local businesses. The men and women behind the organizations on the following pages are the faces of commitment and success. We salute their entrepreneurial spirit and present to you the 2024 Faces of the Susquehanna Valley.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEIKE MARTIN & KARLO GESNER
THE FACES OF
EXCELLENCE: A LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
GARMAN BUILDERS
Garman Builders has proudly stood behind every home they’ve built since their father, Ivan Garman, laid the first foundation in 1972. Based in Lancaster County, this family-owned company has dedicated over 50 years to serving the South Central PA region, focusing not just on building homes but also on building lives and communities.
For Garman Builders, the details matter. From the quality of the lumber to the precision of a perfectly hung window, they ensure that every home and renovation project is crafted to last for generations. Whether you’re building a new home or restoring a cherished one, Garman Builders is there for every step of your journey, offering trusted craftsmanship and a commitment to excellence.
The Garman Edge, the guiding principle of their work, emphasizes assurance, innovation, partnership and dedication. These values drive their approach to building award-winning homes and are the reason homebuyers continue to choose Garman Builders.
Garman Builders has earned high praise from its customers for their exceptional service and craftsmanship. Many first-time home builders found the process easy and enjoyable, thanks to the supportive and responsive staff who promptly addressed any issues.
Beyond construction, Garman Builders invests heavily in community involvement. Rooted in faith, generosity and a strong work ethic, they support numerous local organizations, from youth sports and social services to mission work in Haiti. In 2023 alone, Garman Builders impacted over 50 nonprofits and community organizations with time, talent and financial support. At Garman Builders, commitment to excellence extends beyond their homes to the communities they serve. They look forward to continuing their tradition of building high-quality homes and fostering strong, vibrant communities.
FACES 2024
OF THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY
THE FACE OF
A VISIONARY LEADER IN REAL ESTATE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PASCH COMPANIES
After graduating from Penn State University in 1988, Tim Pasch hit the ground running as he launched his career, identifying and capitalizing on development and real estate opportunities in his hometown of York, PA. Since founding Pasch Companies in 1990, the company has grown into a regional leader in the real estate industry, offering a full range of services in commercial and residential real estate, investment, development, management, construction, engineering, leasing and property management.
Tim's bold vision has propelled the company to new heights, making it a cornerstone of the community. His ability to anticipate and adapt to shifting economic landscapes has been key to navigating challenges and seizing opportunities.
Current principal projects include Freedom Square, a progressive, master-planned community, and The Seasons single family homes and townhomes. Other significant developments include bringing Aldi to Windsor Plaza in Red Lion, and a complete renovation of Bentley Farms, a premier wedding and event venue. Each project reflects Tim's dedication to the community and innovation in real estate and development.
Beyond his business achievements, Tim has always been driven by a calling to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. He founded The Pasch Foundation in 2004, a nonprofit organization that reflects his deep commitment to supporting children and veterans. Through the foundation, he has helped fund numerous programs across the South Central PA region, touching countless lives and uplifting the community he cares so much about. For Tim, the foundation is a way to create lasting, positive change and share his good fortune with those who need it most.
With keen business acumen and a knack for innovation, Tim has expanded the Pasch portfolio into dynamic ventures including real estate development, high-return investments and groundbreaking construction projects—paving the way for future growth and success.
2645 Carnegie Rd, York, PA | 717-757-4859 paschcompanies.com | @paschcompanies
LEAVING a LASTING LEG CY
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS WITH THE FEEL YOUR BOOBIES® FOUNDATION
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting a nonprofit that works year-round, every month, to empower women to take control of their breast health.
The Feel Your Boobies® Foundation, started in Central Pennsylvania, is celebrating a major milestone in 2024: 20 years. That's 20 years of dedication to giving everyone their best chance at surviving breast cancer by encouraging the life-saving habit of “feeling their boobies,” understanding what’s normal for their bodies and becoming their own health advocates.
The journey of the Feel Your Boobies® Foundation began in 2004 when its founder, Leigh Hurst, was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 33 years old. Her experience highlighted the importance of early detection, especially for women under 40, a demographic often overlooked in breast cancer awareness campaigns. What started as a playful reminder among friends, symbolized by a T-shirt with the phrase “feel your boobies,” quickly evolved into a leading organization.
women to “know their normal” and provides resources to establish a daily breast health routine. The goal is to enroll 1,667 monthly subscribers, resulting in 20,000 yearly reminders—a nod to the 20th anniversary.
The Feel Your Boobies® Foundation also strives to broaden access to educational resources across Central Pennsylvania this year. By partnering with local businesses, health centers, schools and nonprofits, the foundation aims to distribute these materials free of charge, ensuring that the message of self-awareness reaches as many women as possible. This initiative is part of the foundation’s ongoing efforts to educate and support the next generation of women, giving them the tools they need to be vigilant about their breast health.
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To cap off the anniversary celebrations, the Feel Your Boobies® Foundation will host the Pink Tie Gala on November 16 at the Antique Auto Museum. This event will not only celebrate two decades of progress, but also highlight the impact the foundation has had on the community. It will be an opportunity to honor those who have supported the cause and to raise awareness for the continuing fight against breast cancer.
As Feel Your Boobies® looks to the future, its message remains clear: Early detection saves lives. By encouraging women to “feel their boobies,” the foundation hopes to continue its mission of reducing the impact of breast cancer through education, awareness and proactive health advocacy.
KNOW YOUR NORMAL” CHECKLIST
As the foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary, it is not only reflecting on past achievements but also looking forward with a renewed commitment to expanding its reach and impact. This includes the relaunch and evolution of the “Are You Doing it Yet?” Reminder Program: an initiative that provides users with the option to receive monthly reminders via text or email, reinforcing the importance of regular self-examination. The program encourages
TOUCH
THERE’S NO WRONG WAY TO “FEEL YOUR BOOBIES” AND START TO GET TO “KNOW YOUR NORMAL.” AS LONG AS YOU’RE DOING IT AND DOING IT AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE!
DON’T STOP AT YOUR BOOBIES—CHECK AROUND YOUR COLLARBONE AND IN THOSE PESKY ARMPITS FOR ANY LUMPS.
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BREAST CANCER IS MORE THAN JUST LUMPS. MAKE SURE YOU TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THE SHAPE OF YOUR BOOBIES, YOUR SKIN AND YOUR NIPPLES TOO.
CHECK IN
CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF EVERY TIME YOU “FEEL YOUR BOOBIES.” DOES EVERYTHING LOOK AND FEEL LIKE EVERY OTHER DAY? ANY MAJOR CHANGES AND IT’S TIME TO SEE A DOCTOR.
TRUST YOUR GUT. IF SOMETHING DOESN’T SEEM RIGHT, ADVOCATE FOR YOUR HEALTH AND PRESS FOR ANSWERS. NO CHANGES TO REPORT? GREAT!
The Susquehanna Valley is home to a rich abundance of historical events and history dating all the way back to the beginning of the United States. With the area’s roots as old as they are, it’s only natural for ghost tales, ancient legends and spooky theories to surface. Check out these five historical—and haunted— local walking tours for a good scare.
Spooky Walking Tours to Explore 5
BY KATY SHERO
IN THE SUSQUEHANNA
VALLEY
GHOST TOUR OF STRASBURG
717-687-6687 | ghosttour.com/strasburg.html
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Located 10 minutes away from downtown Lancaster, the Ghost Tour of Strasburg is sure to leave you feeling spooked when it’s over. Join a candlelight walking tour of Strasburg, a quaint and historic town in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, and stay for an evening of folklore stories that will keep you up at night. You’ll hear tales of haunted mansions, eerie graveyards and spirits that roam the night, all told by a costumed tour guide. Tickets are $24 and must be booked in advance online or by calling.
COLUMBIA’S HAUNTED LANTERN TOUR
717-587-5368 | columbiahlt.com
For two weekends only in October, experience Columbia’s Haunted Lantern Tour and meet “ghosts from the past” as you walk along darkened sidewalks and through historical buildings in this quaint river town. Step into Victorian-era mysticism with this year's theme, "The Afflicted," and explore history and haunting lore through costumed actors portraying historical figures and ghastly spirits during the hour-long tour. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling.
CIVIL WAR GHOSTS OF GETTYSBURG TOUR
717-997-7511 | civilwarghosts.com
Gettysburg is a mecca for spooky legends and haunted history. During the Civil War Ghosts of Gettysburg Tour, be ready to visit some of the most historic and haunted buildings in the country. If you’re feeling extra brave, try the Civil War Ghosts of Gettysburg Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Tour and tread on bloody grounds where Civil War soldiers died, and their lost souls are claimed to linger. Book tickets online at civilwarghosts.com.
GHOST TOUR OF LANCASTER CITY
717-687-6687 | ghosttour.com/lancaster.html
Lancaster is one of America’s oldest cities, so there’s plenty of ghostly tales to keep you entertained during this candlelight walking tour. Starting at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Penn Square, you’ll learn about a spooky past of otherworldly vigils, starcrossed lovers and fatal curses as you explore 300 years of haunted history in the Red Rose City. Purchase tickets in advance online or by calling.
MARK NESBITT’S GHOSTS OF GETTYSBURG CANDLELIGHT WALKING TOURS
ghostsofgettysburg.com/our-tours
Mark Nesbitt’s Ghosts of Gettysburg Tours take you through the most haunted parts of the town and share stories from the Ghosts of Gettysburg series, written and researched by Mark Nesbitt, a historian and former park ranger for the National Park Service. A spooky journey through Gettysburg’s old jail and a church await you on the Civil War Spirits tour. Or try a Haunted Campus tour on the Gettysburg College campus. There are also self-guided tours to complete at your own pace. Visit their website to book in advance.
