Good luck man! I lived in Western PA and moved to the Bay Area.

Gettysburg is a great place to raise a family. Small town that is well preserved and still has a functional economy due to its tourism industry.

You’ll have a culture shock for sure, as people will be more conservative even if they are Democrats.

I hope you and the wife enjoy the outdoors because you’ll get to explore Gettysburg pretty quickly and will need to find your entertainment in nature. Although you won’t be too too far away from Philadelphia, DC, and New York.

The natural beauty really is something. The Appalachian mountains are the oldest on earth and the hide many wonders. That being said please invest in solid winter shoes and clothing, don’t cheap out. Pa can get cold.

Good luck man I’m sure your family will love it! I’m kinda jealous because I loved going to tour the battlefields. It really puts things into perspective and allowed me to appreciate the sacrifices people have made for this country.

Last but not least, don’t forget to get underneath your car washed after every winter to prevent rust. (Ideally you’d wash it more than once a winter)