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Adams County Historical Society
FAQs
FAQs
  1. How can I visit the Cupola?
    Beginning in 2006, the Society working with the Seminary Ridge Historic Preservation Foundation opened to the cupola to special tour twice per year. The next tour is 22 November 2008. To register click here. Individual tours to the cupola throughout the year are not done because of staffing limitations. Group tours are available for groups of 10 or more people by prior arrangements. For pricing and reservations for a group tour click here

  2. How can I arrange a tour of the Society’s Museum?
    Tours of the museum are given by appointment only for a small fee. To make an appointment email the society at info@achs-pa.org.

  3. To use the Society’s research collection must I make an appointment?
    No appointment is necessary to research at the Society during regular public hours.

  4. Is there a fee to do research at the Society?
    Members of the Society at the $35.00 level or higher may research for free. All students pursing studies may also research for free. Non-members of the society are asked for a $5.00 donation to research per day at the society.

  5. What are the rules and regulations for researching at the Society?
    To see the rules for the research room click here.

  6. Do you take research requests over the phone or via email?
    No.

  7. I can not travel to the Society to research. Will the Society research for me via mail?
    Yes the society will do research for patrons for a fee. Please click here for rates and specifics.

  8. How can I donate items to the Society?
    The Society only collects items related to Adams County. To see about donating items to the Society email us at info@achs-pa.org.

  9. What materials does the Society possess related to the Civil War and Battle of Gettysburg?
    Please see our summary of collections by clicking here.

  10. How can I become a member of the Society?
    To take out a membership, complete or secure form or download the printable form and mail in your membership by clicking here