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.
Posts from ‘January, 2010’
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.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Legislation
CONGRESSIONAL CAVALRY In an effort to better represent and serve the horse industry in Washington DC, the American Horse Council and the Pennsylvania Equine Council have organized a new grassroots effort entitled, “The Congressional Cavalry program.” Pennsylvania Equine Council (PEC) members can participate and help to make a difference in federal legislation and regulations that [...]
Program to promote tourism, Gettysburg’s ‘colorful’ history
JOHN MESSEDER Times Staff Writer Published: Saturday, January 16, 2010 7:26 AM EST Heritage tourism is “a very important piece” of Adams County’s and the state’s economic future, according to Lenwood Sloan, Director of Cultural Heritage Tourism at the Department of Community and Economic Development. “Adams County has been involved in heritage tourism since the [...]
GEHS Mission Statement
The Gettysburg Equestrian Historical Society was founded in 1994 as a non-profit, volunteer organization. It’s sole purpose is to assist the National Park Service in preserving and maintaining the equestrian trail system through out the Gettysburg National Military Park. In so doing, this organization could help preserve the parks equestrian resources while providing enhanced interpretive [...]
Trail Ride Forms for 2010 Season
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 [...]
UPDATED 2010 EVENTS & MEETINGS
. MEETINGS AND WORK DETAILS FOR 2010 Meet at Artillery Ridge Campground at 9:00 am. Bring a pot luck for lunch after work detail and meeting where applicable. February- no meeting March 20th- meeting only 6:30 PM Gettysburg Family Restaurant April 24th – work detail/camp with your horse weekend/dinner/meeting May 22nd - work detail/pot luck/meeting June 26th - work [...]