Destination Gettysburg Podcast

In the backyard of Gettysburg, The Totem Pole Playhouse has gone on to become one of the best known and highly-regarded summer theaters in the United States. The New York Times called Totem Pole Playhouse “the Cadillac of summer theaters.” In this episode, you'll hear from young performers of "Annie: The Musical" on how they memorize their lines and prepare for the show. Meanwhile, the Artistic Di...

Today's guest is Wayne Motts -- President & CEO of the Gettysburg Foundation. The Gettysburg Foundation owns and operates, in partnership with the National Park Service at Gettysburg, the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center as well as historic sites and experiences. In our conversation, Wayne tells us about the attractions below and how you can help preserve Gettysbur...

Our guest is Bruce Leith from the Gettysburg 19th Century Base Ball Festival. The free two-day event during the 3rd week of July (15-16) takes you back to how the game was played in 1864. We talk about the festival as well as Bruce's long career with the Philadelphia Phillies. Tickets and Info: www.gettysburgbaseballfestival.com This episode contains audio fromBrad Nau's Story Road: https://youtu....

What's the benefit of raw, local honey? Does it actually expire? What's the deal with alcohol that's made with honey? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this episode --- featuring Hal from Dawg Gone Bees of Adams County, PA. You'll even learn how you can use honey to dress a wound! More Info: DawgGoneBees.com

Blossom season is upon us in Gettysburg and Adams County! Today, we talk with Ellie Hollabaugh Vranich from Hollabaugh Fruit Farm & Market . We learn about when the blossoms start showing and how you can see it all for yourself. You'll also be clued in on the types of fruits and veggies you can enjoy straight from the farm and how you can experience living like a farmer for yourself! Plus, the...

If you've ever watched a race or dreamed of being a race car driver, you'll want to join us for this episode. We join one of Central Pennsylvania's top open-wheel racers, Lynn Paxton, for some stories about his 20+ racing career. He also tells us about a gem that sits right off of route 15 just outside of Gettysburg.....the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. Listen as Lynn talks about some of the vin...

Join us as we take a tour of the new museum from the Adams County Historical Society. We talk about some of the items on display that include dinosaur footprints, Native American history, and a look at the special civilian experience from the Battle of Gettysburg. You'll also hear a mix of audio clips from the immersive exhibit, Caught in the Crossfire* that puts you inside a family's farmhouse in...

Our first official episode will be released soon. Here's a preview of what's to come with the Destination Gettysburg Podcast.