History on the Square - Hotel Gettysburg

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, there is no better place to reflect on our nation’s story than Gettysburg—where history was not only witnessed, but shaped.

Join us at historic Hotel Gettysburg for History on the Square, a monthly series created in partnership with the Gettysburg Foundation. Each evening brings together engaging speakers, compelling stories, and a welcoming social atmosphere designed for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

Enjoy thoughtfully selected hors d’oeuvres and drinks as you gather, connect, and step into the moments, people, and perspectives that continue to define Gettysburg and the American experience. In this milestone era of America250, History on the Square invites you to not only learn history—but to experience it, together.

August 27 | From the Badness of his Memory

Washington’s Life during the French and Indian War

George Washington’s early years are often overshadowed by his more familiar role in the American Revolution and the founding of our nation. Yet it was his experiences during the French and Indian War that helped shape the leader he would become.

Join historian Matt Gault as he explores a very different George Washington and the lesser-known events of the 1750s that transformed Colonel Washington into the general—and ultimately the president—we know today.