ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — A self-guided walking trail will open this weekend for guests to explore at Gettysburg's historic Daniel Lady Farm.
Throughout the year, Daniel Lady Farm's facility manager Chris Jones and museum curator Lauren Wilmoth have worked to compile facts and sift through fictiticous information to create an authentic, yet fascinating walking tour that takes visitors from the first founding of the historic property to the aftermath of the battle and beyond.
Each marker explains the significance of various locations on the farm.
"The story of the Lady family's involvement in the Battle of Gettysburg is a harrowing tale of survival, acceptance and perseverance," said Wilmoth. "Detailing the history of what became Daniel Lady's Farm, the role it played during the battle, the arduous aftermath endured by the town in the days that followed the fight and the roots of the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association; these markers tell our story from past to present."
The trail officials opens to the public on Saturday, Sept. 21. Brouchers will be available outside the front office near the main entrance of the farm that will contain a map as well as more information about each marker.
The walking tour is self-guided, includes 14 stops, traverses just shy of a quarter mile of the historical farm and can be completed in 30 minutes. Entry is free.
In 1863, the Daniel Lady Farm served as Major Gen. Edward Johnson's headquarters and staging area for the Confederate attack on Culp's Hill and was used for hospital purposes during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Since 1999, the farm has been owned, restored and operated by the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association.
"This endevor has been years in the making and we are so excited to finally share this project with the public," said Jones. "We hope you'll come for a visit to enjoy our beautiful grounds and take a walk-through history."
Visitor hours are dawn to dusk and parking is available in the grass to the left of the main entrance.