The best book, hobby & craft shops in Adams County

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For the Historian (opens in a new tab)

42 York St · Gettysburg

Whether you're chasing obscure military reads, vintage maps and atlases, or model kits and miniatures to command the coffee table, For the…

Whether you're chasing obscure military reads, vintage maps and atlases, or model kits and miniatures to command the coffee table, For the Historian sifts the good stuff from the forgettable. It’s a reliable local go-to for deep dives, odd finds, and nerdy weekend projects.

From the Gettysburg newsletter, October 23, 2026

Stamp Hideaway Rubber Stamping & Scrapbooking Store (opens in a new tab)

193 Kingsdale Rd · Littlestown

Stamp Hideaway Rubber Stamping & Scrapbooking Store is the local spot for stamps, scrapbooking supplies, and all the bits that turn card…

Stamp Hideaway Rubber Stamping & Scrapbooking Store is the local spot for stamps, scrapbooking supplies, and all the bits that turn card ideas into keepers.

From the Littlestown newsletter, September 23, 2026

Simply Stashing Fabric & Quilts (opens in a new tab)

1897 Hanover Pike · Littlestown

Simply Stashing Fabric & Quilts is a go-to for longarm edge-to-edge pantograph quilting, custom memory and T-shirt quilts, and a deep stash…

Simply Stashing Fabric & Quilts is a go-to for longarm edge-to-edge pantograph quilting, custom memory and T-shirt quilts, and a deep stash of batiks, reproduction prints, wide backings, pre-cuts, kits, and notions. They’ve announced plans to close by the end of the year, so locals might want to visit soon.

From the Manchester newsletter, September 27, 2026

Fourcorners Comics & Games (opens in a new tab)

42 Baltimore St · Gettysburg

Fourcorners Comics & Games is the local spot for comic subscriptions, regular events, and a shelves-of-temptation mix of comics, games, and…

Fourcorners Comics & Games is the local spot for comic subscriptions, regular events, and a shelves-of-temptation mix of comics, games, and more. Got long-box treasures or extra card hits? They buy comics, cards, and collectibles, so clear space for your next obsession.

From the Gettysburg newsletter, October 15, 2026