How It All Got Started
Ice cream makes people happy. That’s it. That’s the truth that convinced 23 year old me to open my first scoop shop back in 2014. I was a feisty kid with a big sweet tooth and even bigger dreams, and I decided to take the leap. Half Pint Creamery was my way of creating a place where people could slow down, laugh a little, and just enjoy life.
I’ve always believed that a shared love of ice cream brings people together – and apparently, I was right, because that’s how I met my husband, Travis, not long after opening my first shop. By April 2015, we had teamed up to open a second location in Gettysburg, and by 2016, we added a third in New Oxford.
Then March 1, 2018, happened. The historic “Little Red Schoolhouse” caught fire. Most people probably would’ve walked away, but we didn’t. We bought it at auction, spent years fixing it up, and kept as much of its charm as possible – right down to the bell on top. In June 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, we moved all of the equipment from our first shop over & opened the doors. It was more than an ice cream shop at that point – it was proof that we don’t quit when things get hard.
Right now, we’re in the middle of building a brand-new Gettysburg location — a beautiful space with both indoor and outdoor seating, just a tenth of a mile north of our current shop. We’re aiming for a summer 2026 opening date, but until the new shop is ready, our current location will keep serving up the scoops you love.
Now I’m a mom of 3, and I still believe the joy of ice cream has no age limit. We use locally sourced ingredients, create flavors that make people smile, and do our best to keep this a place where the community feels like family. And if I’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that happiness really can be served by the scoop… preferably with extra sprinkles.
