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Gettysburg National Military Park Seeks Public Assistance For Vandalism

A two-story brown stone bank barn sits in the center of the picture. A two-story red brick house sits in the distance to the left.
The Josiah Benner farm. The barn is in the foreground and the house is in the background.

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News Release Date: August 14, 2024

Contact: Jason Martz

GETTYSBURG, PA – Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) staff are seeking public assistance regarding vandalism at Gettysburg NMP between February 13 and February 19, 2024. The vandalism occurred in the northern section of the battlefield at the Benner barn. Law enforcement rangers are conducting an active investigation and are seeking public assistance. 

Information from visitors is often very helpful to investigators. If you were in the area of the Benner farm between February 13 and 19, 2024, or if you have information that could help, please contact us. You don’t have to tell us who you are, but please tell us what you know.

Anyone who has any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Adams County Crimestoppers hotline at 717-334-8057. Tips can also be submitted to accrimestoppers.com or via email to the park at GETT_Superintendent@nps.gov. A reward is being offered.

Thank you for your assistance in protecting the resources of Gettysburg NMP.

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Last updated: August 14, 2024

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