GA Old Home Week

GA Old Home Week Philip Edward Baer born May 28, 1865, was the son of Adam and Catherine (Goetz) Baer. He graduated from Greencastle High School. We honor our founder Philip E.

On September 5, 1901, Philip Baer wrote a letter to the newspapers in town asking for their help to get people interested in organizing an Old Boys' Reunion in August of 1902. In April of 1902 the program was announced for the first Old Boys' Reunion that would be held August 10 to 20, 1902. Events that year included a chicken dinner at the Town Hall; a picnic at Sandy Hollow (a favorite swimming

place since colonial times) along the Conococheague Creek; speeches; and band concerts by the Citizens Band. Sixty-five men responded to invitations and the Old Boys' Reunion was such a success that they decided to do it again in three years in 1905. And so was born the now almost century old and most unequaled triennial tradition in the nation. In 1905 the Old Boys' Reunion became known as Old Home Week to which not only the Old Boys of Greencastle were invited but also the ladies and the sons and daughters of Antrim Township. The Old Home Week Celebration has been held without interruption since 1902. Baer and the past Presidents and Association Members, both living and dead, who have perpetuated the idea of an "Old Boys' Reunion".

~124 Years and counting...

08/21/2025
Found another one, GAHS Class of 1985!
08/13/2025

Found another one, GAHS Class of 1985!

The class of 2006 enjoyed a mini reunion at the John Allison Public House Thursday evening, after the parade.
08/13/2025

The class of 2006 enjoyed a mini reunion at the John Allison Public House Thursday evening, after the parade.

08/13/2025
And just like that it’s all over for another 3 years🥹
08/12/2025

And just like that it’s all over for another 3 years🥹

GAHS Class of 1966 also had a reunion!
08/11/2025

GAHS Class of 1966 also had a reunion!

GAHS Class of 1992 also had a reunion this past week!
08/11/2025

GAHS Class of 1992 also had a reunion this past week!

08/11/2025

Return to Greencastle's heartwarming tradition. Discover the history, family ties and community spirit that keep generations coming back every three years.

Another thanks to the Township Road Crew that helped prep the Township for Old Home Week, and who also helped with sever...
08/11/2025

Another thanks to the Township Road Crew that helped prep the Township for Old Home Week, and who also helped with several events throughout the week!
Thank you fellas!

GAHS Class of 1980 had a reunion!
08/10/2025

GAHS Class of 1980 had a reunion!

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