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A historic log cabin in downtown Gettysburg is being restored to become the town’s first dedicated Black History Museum, highlighting the lives and legacy of the Hopkins family and the wider Black community in the area.

“In 2023 we were approached by some folks who live in downtown Gettysburg and they let us know that there was a house of really incredible significance to the town’s Black history, and it was falling apart,” said Andrew Dalton of the Adams County Historical Society. “We were hopeful that the bones of the structure were still intact underneath, and we were really happy and surprised to find this beautiful log cabin that just speaks to the vibrant history.”

The Hopkins House is a landmark for Gettysburg’s Black community. Jack Hopkins, a long-time janitor at Gettysburg College, and his family were central to the town’s history. His son Edward Hopkins served in the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War and went on to become Gettysburg’s first Black elected official. “It’s just a really great location to tell the story of this community, of these people, their courage, their sacrifice, what they overcame,” Dalton said.

Jean Green, President and CEO, added, “The fact that they went off to fight for their country and still were not recognized as citizens themselves… that shows the caliber of those folks here because to do something like that and you’re not recognized as a citizen, that’s an incredible feat.”

The project is also being supported by Lincoln Cemetery, which preserves the final resting place of Edward Hopkins. “We’re bringing two incredible parts of history together — the house and Lincoln Cemetery — like a puzzle,” Green said.

During the restoration, crews discovered more than 100 artifacts inside the walls of the house. “We also have artifacts that have been donated to the Historical Society over the years — military records, photographs, musical instruments,” Dalton said. “The former Gettysburg Black History Museum organization donated hundreds of artifacts to go into this museum.”

The museum is expected to open in 2027. The first phase of work will restore the log cabin to its original appearance, and a new addition will allow for modern, climate-controlled exhibits and programming. Dalton noted that the project has already raised over $1 million, with plans to raise another million to complete the work.

“This museum will honor the history of the Hopkins family and the Black community in Gettysburg for generations to come,” Dalton said.