Welcome to the Gettysburg
Elderhostel!
The Gettysburg Elderhostel, sponsored by the YWCA of
Gettysburg & Adams County, heightens your awareness of the Battle of
Gettysburg, Adams County, and Civil War related subjects. Come and
enjoy the beautiful countryside as you unravel the strategy, facts, and people
who gave the Battle of Gettysburg, in July of 1863, its character and pivotal
place in history.
Elderhostel Mission Statement
Elderhostel is a non-profit organization committed to being the preeminent
provider of high quality, affordable, educational opportunities for older
adults. We believe learning is a lifelong process; sharing new ideas, challenges
and experiences is rewarding in every season of life.
Founded in 1975 as a non-profit organization, Elderhostel programs were
originally based on a few college and university campuses in New England.
Today, Elderhostel annually serves hundreds of thousands of older adult students
who travel to our residential educational programs throughout the U.S. and
the world. Our Service programs provide opportunities to learn while volunteering
in the public interest; and we support a network of independent community-based
Institutes for Learning in Retirement. Hostelers come together as a group
of individuals who share a common passion for learning. This love of learning
for its own sake forms the basis for lasting friendships and provides a rich
environment for intellectual and personal growth. In Elderhostel programs,
and in the Elderhostel organization itself, learning is encouraged, people
respect and listen to one another, and individual contributions are valued.
As we move into the future, Elderhostel will continue to set the highest
standards for program value and service. We will provide innovative educational
programming and expanded accessibility for an increasingly diverse, older
adult student population.
© Elderhostel
1997
YWCA of Gettysburg & Adams County
909 Fairfield Road · Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9171
Last Updated: February 2008
