Borough of Hanover Department of Parks and Recreation Invites Seniors to “Gettysburg Day Out”

HANOVER, PA — The Borough of Hanover Department of Parks & Recreation invites seniors ages 55 or better to join them for its fall Seniors in Action event, “Gettysburg Day Out - A Guided Battlefield Tour and Tavern Lunch” on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Participants will enjoy a guided tour of Gettysburg’s historic battlefield led by a licensed tour guide, followed by lunch at Sweney’s Tavern at the Farnsworth House. Dating back to 1833, the Farnsworth House served as a Civil War hospital and offers guests a warm, rustic atmosphere steeped in history.

The cost is $50 per person and includes transportation, the guided battlefield tour and lunch. Participants will depart from the Hanover Market House, located at 210 E. Chestnut Street in Hanover, at 10:15 a.m. and return at approximately 3:30 p.m. Lunch includes a choice of appetizer, entrée and drink.

For more information or to register email ParksAndRecDept@HanoverBoroughPA.gov or call 717-637-3877 x 1029.

Seniors in Action is a program offered by the Borough of Hanover Department of Parks and Recreation providing opportunities for adults ages 55 or better to connect through educational lunch-and-learns, day outings and fellowship gatherings.

ABOUT THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER
The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, metal fabrication, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is also available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.