FOR THE HISTORIAN

03/09/2026

We’re pleased to announce that we have copies of The 14th New York State Militia in the Civil War, Volume 1: Baptized by Fire: From Bull Run to Bull Run, April 1861–August 1862 by Jim McLean.

The book tells the story of the Brooklyn soldiers known as the “Red Legs”—a regiment recognized for its courage, endurance, and even its mischievous spirit. Through letters, diaries, and archival research, McLean reconstructs their experiences during the first 15 months of the Civil War, from the chaos of the First Battle of Bull Run through the exhausting campaign that ended in three harrowing days of combat at the Second Battle of Bull Run.

Based on decades of research and hundreds of archival visits, this work brings new attention to a regiment whose contributions have long been overlooked.

Interested in a copy? Call the shop at 717-685-5207 and we’d be happy to mail one to you.

12/06/2024

Seasons Greetings!! The tree is up, and we’re open and ready to help you with your holiday gift selections!!

11/13/2024

Book lovers: stop by the The York Emporium for their holiday sale!

COME OUT FOR OUR 2-WEEK HOLIDAY SALE!!

07/03/2023

York Emporium is hosting us Summer Used Book Sale July 12-16. We have plenty of military history books there, and encourage everyone to stop by. FromYork Emporium: 20% to 60% off our entire inventory during the annual Used Book Sale at The York Emporium. Over 500,000 volumes; 80% hardcover & 20% paperback. All books are individually priced by professional book dealers. Join us!

06/22/2023

An interesting event being hosted by the Adams County Historical Society and America’s Battlefield Trust on July 1st.

July 1 at 7 p.m.

12/31/2022

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!! We will be closed New Years Eve through January 2nd. We will be open Tuesday, January 3rd at 10am.

09/01/2022

Join us this tomorrow, September 2nd, as we welcome Leon S. Reed to the store from 6:30-8:00pm.

Leon will be signing copies of his books:
Stories the Monuments Tell,
A Combat Engineer with Patton's Army, and
No Greater Calamity for the Country.

08/30/2022

Join us this Friday, September 2nd, as we welcome Leon S. Reed to the store from 6:30-8:00pm.

Leon will be signing copies of his books:
Stories the Monuments Tell,
A Combat Engineer with Patton's Army, and
No Greater Calamity for the Country.

Leon is a former Senate aide, defense consultant, and history teacher. He lives in Gettysburg, where he serves on the board of the local Civil War Round Table and Habitat for Humanity.

06/04/2022

Aren’t these planes beautiful? We are really enjoying our time here at MAAM’s World War II Weekend.

06/03/2022

It’s the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s World War II Weekend, and we are looking forward to seeing the lineup of World War II era aircraft gracing the sky and the event area grounds. We’ve brought along a large selection of books covering all sorts of related topics. If you’re visiting the museum, please be sure to stop by and say hello!
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06/04/2021

Just a short note to let everyone know we are closing early at 5pm today, Friday June 4th.

06/04/2021

The best part of having a book store in Gettysburg? Having visiting authors stop by! Earlier today, Joseph Stoltz, author of A Bloodless Victory: The Battle of New Orleans in History and Memory, stopped by and signed a few copies of his book. Stop by this weekend and pick up your copy.